Health articles relating to carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury, trigger finger treatments, sports injuries, tennis elbow and hand pain.
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- Massage Therapy and Repetitive Strain
Massage therapy can be beneficial in treating repetitive strain injuries.
Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:46:39 -0800
- Triggerfinger Treatments - Making the Best Choice
Trigger Finger is often categorized as a repetitive strain condition that results when a nodule or adhesion that has formed on the tendon.
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:22:56 -0800
- Eliminating Trigger Thumb
Trigger thumb is a common repetitive strain injury that can cause significant impairment in hand strength, dexterity, and daily functioning.
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:22:16 -0800
- Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Is It Necessary?
Don't fall in the surgery trap and potentially become disabled forever when you can address your injury quickly and effectively with simple exercises and stretches to restore muscle balance in the hand and wrist.
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:22:16 -0800
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercises Equal Relief
Exercise therapy is used for back injuries, knee injuries and many other injuries throughout the body. So why has it been neglected for treating carpal tunnel syndrome?
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:18:48 -0800
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Stopping the Pain
There are many pathways to muscle imbalance in the hand, and considerable research has examined the pressure system surrounding the carpal canal.
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:28:18 -0800
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Reaching Pandemic Proportions in 2007
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and other Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI's) like trigger finger, tendonitis, guyon's syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren's contracture, epicondylitis, dequervain's and many other disorders effecting the upper extremity have increased to pandemic proportions over the past 5 years.
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:11:12 -0800
- Prehabilitation Before Rehabilitation
"Prehabilitation" is nothing new to many therapists, professional athletes and trainers, but it is now becoming more widely recognized by the mainstream medical community and individual athletes as a means to help eliminate the possibility of an injury before it ever occurs.
Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:18:32 -0800
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Swelling - A Secondary Effect
Swelling of structures within the carpal tunnel is usually a secondary effect of the nine flexor tendons and median nerve having to glide through the carpal tunnel which has decreased in size, causing friction and resulting in the irritation and swelling of the soft tissue structures within.
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:20:51 -0800
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Computers
In the case of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI'S) affecting the wrists/hands, the prime source of hazard is the continuous repetitive and static use of the flexor muscles of the fingers/wrists in a uni-directional motion, which is used to perform most types of work.
Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:00:21 -0800
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Computers
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI'S) are often caused by extensive computer use. Many of the factors listed in this article contribute to the development of RSI'S, including one of the most recognized injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:22:31 -0800
- The Ins and Outs of Stretching
Carpal Tunnel suffers and those experiencing other forms of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can Increase range-of-motion and reduce scar tissue with this simple stretching program.
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:22:31 -0800
- What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most frequently diagnosed nerve entrapment disorder. Exceedingly uncomfortable and debilitating, the disorder typically includes pain and paresthesias (i.e., tingling pins and needles sensation).
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:21:36 -0800
- Trigger Finger Treatment Options
Trigger Finger is a type of repetitive strain injury (RSI) condition that occurs when a nodule or adhesion forms on the tendon and gets caught as it passes through the tendon sheath or pulley system when the finger is flexed.
Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:44:49 -0800
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Musicians
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the nerves and tendons that run through the wrist. The diagnosis brings considerable pain and impairment and it is linked to loss of hand strength, coordination, and pincer grasp.
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:32:21 -0800