The aim of hand therapy is to help you get your hand or hands back to normal as possible following an injury, operation, or condition....
What Causes Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when one of the large nerves in the arm is compressed. The condition can be painful and lead to weakness in...
What Happens During De Quervain Surgery?
De Quervain syndrome is a painful condition that may require surgery if non-surgical treatment fails. If you’re feeling no relief from non-surgical treatments, you may...
What Does a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Test Involve?
Carpal tunnel syndrome manifests as pain, tingling, burning, itching, or numbness in the palm, thumb, index, and middle fingers. You may also experience weakness in...
De Quervain Syndrome Surgery Recovery: What You Need to Know
Demand for cosmetic surgery in the UK is rising according to the latest plastic surgery statistics, and so is the number of procedures. Hand and upper limb surgery...
What to Expect After Hand Surgery?
Recovery from hand and upper limb surgery can take 2 to 4 months, depending on the type of procedure and the underlying condition that resulted...
What is a Carpal Tunnel Splint, and How Can it Help?
Most people with carpal tunnel syndrome have mild or moderate symptoms that don't require treatment. Avoiding too much stress on the wrist and wearing a...
What Happens During Dupuytren’s Contracture Surgery?
Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that results in abnormal thickening of the layer of tissue under the skin, known as fascia. Dupuytren’s contracture surgery is usually recommended in...
How To Get Rid of a Ganglion Cyst
Ganglion cysts are usually fluid-filled sacs found in the tendons or joints. Ganglion cysts mostly develop on the wrist, fingers and feet but can develop...
Hand Therapy Exercises: What to Expect
Hand injuries come with unique challenges. They can be painful and extremely inconvenient, affecting your quality of life. Hand therapy exercises focus on restoring hand function...