What is Mirror Box Therapy?
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...
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Aug 12 min read
What is a Thermoplastic Splint?
A thermoplastic splint is a custom-made brace made from light-weight plastic. These are made on the spot by your hand therapist by...
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Jul 252 min read
TFC Injuries
If you have pain on the pinky finger side of your wrist following a fall or twisting injury, you may have injured the Triangular...
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Jul 171 min read
Will I get Arthritis?
Does this injury mean I will get arthritis? At Bayside Hand Therapy we are often asked 'Will I get arthritis?' following finger, thumb...
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Jul 52 min read
Finger Dislocation
Dislocations can occur at any finger joint, but the most commonly affected joint is the middle knuckle, the PIP joint. Finger...
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Mar 13 min read
Tennis Elbow
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...
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Feb 222 min read
Why See a Hand Therapist
What is a Hand Therapist? A hand therapist is either an occupational therapist or physiotherapist who has undertaken additional training...
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Jan 22 min read
Preventing Hand and Wrist Pain at the Gym.
Many people who frequent the gym, whether to lift weights, attend exercise classes or crossfit, find that their wrists and fingers become...
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baysidehandtherapy
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Can You Straighten a Bent Finger?
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...
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baysidehandtherapy
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Hot versus Cold: Exploring Hand Injury Management Techniques
Whether caused by accidents, sport, or repetitive strain, hand injuries are common. Two common treatment techniques are hot and cold...
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baysidehandtherapy
Jul 21, 20233 min read
What to Expect Following Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
So you are considering carpal tunnel surgery. Although every individual's experience may vary slightly, this guide will give you a...
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baysidehandtherapy
Jul 12, 20232 min read
Is Knuckle Cracking Bad for your Joints?
The habit of cracking knuckles, also known as 'knuckle popping', has been a topic of discussion and curiosity for a long time. Here are...
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baysidehandtherapy
May 16, 20232 min read
Hand Care While in a Cast
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...
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baysidehandtherapy
May 16, 20232 min read
What is Hypermobility?
Joint hypermobility is when a joint can move past the normal range. People used to call this being "double jointed". The extra movement...
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baysidehandtherapy
Dec 6, 20221 min read
What is a Buckle Fracture?
Buckle fractures at the wrist (radius and/or ulna) are a common childhood injury. Because children's bones are less brittle than adults'...
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baysidehandtherapy
Dec 6, 20222 min read
Is Osteoarthritis Treatable?
Many people consider osteoarthritis to be an inevitable part of old age. While it certainly does become more common with age and there...
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Dec 6, 20222 min read
What is Handlebar Palsy?
Handlebar or cyclists' palsy is a condition resulting from compression of a nerve in the front of the wrist. Unlike carpal tunnel...
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baysidehandtherapy
Nov 25, 20222 min read
What is RSI?
RSI stand for "Repetitive Strain Injury" or "Repetitive Stress Injury"; but RSI is not a single condition. It is an umbrella term used...
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Sep 28, 20223 min read
Does a Jarred Finger Need Treatment?
Does a Jarred Finger Need Treatment?
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baysidehandtherapy
Aug 5, 20222 min read
Dupuytren's Disease?
Pronounced Du-pwe-tranz, Dupuytren's contracture was given its name by a French surgeon in 1831, however, the condition had been...
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