Some people hold the mistaken belief that a fracture is a less serious injury than a broken bone. The truth is that these two words mean...

Mirror box therapy is treatment that uses visual feedback with a mirror box as a technique for improving pain and movement in the hand or...

A thermoplastic splint is a custom-made brace made from light-weight plastic. These are made on the spot by your hand therapist by...

If you have pain on the pinky finger side of your wrist following a fall or twisting injury, you may have injured the Triangular...

Does this injury mean I will get arthritis? At Bayside Hand Therapy we are often asked 'Will I get arthritis?' following finger, thumb...

Dislocations can occur at any finger joint, but the most commonly affected joint is the middle knuckle, the PIP joint. Finger...

What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is the most common cause of pain on the outside of the elbow. It most commonly affects adults aged...

What is a Hand Therapist? A hand therapist is either an occupational therapist or physiotherapist who has undertaken additional training...

Many people who frequent the gym, whether to lift weights, attend exercise classes or crossfit, find that their wrists and fingers become...

Are you struggling with a crooked finger, wondering if there's a way to restore it to its natural, straight position? The good news is...

Whether caused by accidents, sport, or repetitive strain, hand injuries are common. Two common treatment techniques are hot and cold...

So you are considering carpal tunnel surgery. Although every individual's experience may vary slightly, this guide will give you a...

The habit of cracking knuckles, also known as 'knuckle popping', has been a topic of discussion and curiosity for a long time. Here are...

How to keep your hand clean while it is in a cast... Unless you have been fitted with a waterproof cast, it is important to keep the cast...

Joint hypermobility is when a joint can move past the normal range. People used to call this being "double jointed". The extra movement...

Buckle fractures at the wrist (radius and/or ulna) are a common childhood injury. Because children's bones are less brittle than adults'...

Many people consider osteoarthritis to be an inevitable part of old age. While it certainly does become more common with age and there...

Handlebar or cyclists' palsy is a condition resulting from compression of a nerve in the front of the wrist. Unlike carpal tunnel...

RSI stand for "Repetitive Strain Injury" or "Repetitive Stress Injury"; but RSI is not a single condition. It is an umbrella term used...

Does a Jarred Finger Need Treatment?