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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 8, 20242 min read
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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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Aug 1, 20242 min read
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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 25, 20242 min read
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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 17, 20241 min read
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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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Jul 5, 20242 min read
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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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Mar 1, 20243 min read
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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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Feb 22, 20242 min read
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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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Jan 2, 20242 min read
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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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Sep 21, 20232 min read
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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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Aug 29, 20232 min read
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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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Jul 21, 20233 min read
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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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Jul 12, 20232 min read
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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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May 16, 20232 min read
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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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May 16, 20232 min read
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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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Dec 6, 20221 min read
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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
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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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Dec 6, 20222 min read
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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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Nov 25, 20222 min read
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Does a Jarred Finger Need Treatment?
Does a Jarred Finger Need Treatment?
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Sep 28, 20223 min read
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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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Aug 5, 20222 min read
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