Fingertip Injuries: “I Can’t Look at It!”
What is it about fingertip injuries that causes such an adverse reaction in patients when it comes to looking at or using the affected digit? And why is treating a fingertip injury a challenge—even with…
Best Exercises for 3 Common Hand Therapy Diagnoses
Anyone who has experienced a hand or wrist injury knows it can be a frustrating experience. We use our upper extremities to engage with our environment far more than we realize!Choosing the right exercises for…
Defining Scapular Dyskinesis and Its Causes
In previous articles, we’ve looked at the scapula’s complex anatomy, the scapula’s rotations, and the scapula’s translations.In this article, we’ll cover scapular dyskinesis and its causes.Defining Scapular DyskinesisWe can better understand what is meant by…
Splinting for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: It’s Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition, affecting approximately two out of every 100 individuals in the United States.1 Patients with CTS report pain, numbness, and tingling in the median nerve…
Applying Wrist Biomechanics to Address Instability
Whether you are an OT who specializes in hand therapy, a PT who sees the occasional patient with wrist pain, or an AT rehabilitating an injured athlete, you know one thing is true: the wrist…
Why Therapists Love MedBridge
