Hand Therapy Common Conditions
Have you ever jarred your finger playing sport or got your finger caught doing everyday things? A finger sprain is a ligament injury to a finger joint, most commonly the middle (PIP) joint. It may be swollen and painful, restricting movement; there may or may not be bruising. An X-ray can be performed to make […]
Have you had a jarred finger?
What is a finger sprain? Read More »
Have you sustained an avulsion fracture of a finger joint whilst playing sport? These injuries are common in ball sports when there has been an impact between a finger and the ball; such as netball, AFL, basketball or cricket. The finger will swell and may become bruised, making it difficult to move and perform your
Ball hit finger playing sport?
What is a finger avulsion fracture? Read More »
DeQuervains tenosynovitis presents as pain over the top of the thumb and into the thumb side of the wrist, which can become swollen and tender to touch. It can be painful to move the thumb and can make it difficult to hold and pinch items, as well as cradle your baby’s head in your palm.
Mummy’s thumb pain?
What is deQuervains tenosynovitis? Read More »
Gardening is a great exercise for strengthening muscles, maintaining bone density and assisting with maintenance of body weight. For the keen gardeners, Belinda Hession, Physiotherapist and AHTA Hand Therapist from Castle Hill Hand Therapy, provides some key considerations to maximise your efficiency and enjoyment when gardening. Plan your gardening week to allow rotation between lighter
The Hills Shire is the Garden Shire
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Skier’s thumb presents with instability, pain and swelling in the second joint of your thumb in the area closest to the hand web space. The thumb may be weak when pinching, feel unstable and be difficult to use. The injury is caused by the thumb being forced further than normal out to the side and
Sprained your thumb?
What is a skier’s thumb injury? Read More »
Base of thumb arthritis can present as a dull aching pain in the base of the thumb, where the hand meets the wrist, which can become a sharp pain with aggravating activities. The thumb can be swollen and tender to touch. Movement can be reduced, the joint may become enlarged, your grip can weaken, and
Thumb Pain?
Could it be base of thumb arthritis? Read More »
Mallet finger injury: A mallet finger injury presents with the tip of the finger being unable to straighten by itself. The fingertip is drooping. Even when pushed into a straight position, it is unable to stay there. This injury does not resolve by itself and the best results arise from early management. The most common
Drooping fingertip?
What is a mallet finger injury? Read More »
Why are my fingers bending over into my palm?
Why do I have lumps or strings or tightness in my palm?
What is Dupuytren’s Disease? How will it affect me? What can I do about it?
Belinda Hession, AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist, discusses Dupuytren’s Contracture and what it means for you.
What is Dupuytren’s contracture? Read More »
Is your finger catching when you try to bend it?
Does your finger get stuck in a bent position (lock) when you make a fist or perform firm gripping tasks?
It may be possible that you have what’s called a trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenovaginitis / tenosynovitis.
Belinda Hession, AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist, helps you to identify a trigger finger problem and provides recommendations for management of this condition.
Finger clicking and locking?
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