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Dry needling is an evidence-based technique that’s rapidly gaining recognition in hand rehabilitation — yet it’s often overlooked in favor of more traditional treatments such as manual therapy, exercises, and splinting. So, what exactly is dry needling, and how can it help people struggling with hand pain or dysfunction? Let’s explore this modern therapeutic approach and why more hand therapists
What is It? A mallet finger injury occurs when a finger extensor tendon is ruptured near the fingertip (see figure 1). Because the tendon is
What is It? A Boutonnière deformity is also known as a ‘central slip’ injury. This is because it involves injury to the central slip of
What is It? Swan neck deformity is caused by abnormal stress on the volar plate, the ligament around the middle joint of the finger (PIP
What Is It? Rotational deformity describes abnormal alignment of a finger. When a bone is broken in the hand, X-ray imaging helps to identify where
What is It? The flexor tendons of the fingers allow the fingers to bend and grip. When the tendon is no longer attached to the
The lumbricals are four small muscles located between the metacarpal bones of the hand. While only very small, the actions performed by the lumbricals are
SPLINTING HANDS WITH INCREASED TONE (NEURO SPLINTING) Spasticity is caused by an imbalance of signals from the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to
Finger fractures are common injuries, and the mechanism of injury (how it happens) varies from balls hitting fingertips, fingers getting caught in dog leads, fingers
A fracture is a broken bone. Occult means hidden. An occult fracture is one that is not visible on an X-ray. A possible occult fracture
Swelling is one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy. Patients often notice swelling in their ankles and feet, but for some women, swelling occurs
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term, inflammatory condition that affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide. It occurs twice as often in women as in
The extensor tendon on the back of a finger is a delicate and complex structure. The tendon divides into a central slip and two lateral
Our team of 12 hand therapists have undergraduate degrees in physiotherapy or occupational therapy and have all completed a post graduate qualification in hand and upper limb therapy. Together we have a total of over 150 years of experience in hand therapy!