What Do Physical Therapists Do?
If you have any aches or pains that linger after a week’s rest, it may be time to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist. You may be asking yourself, “but what do physical therapists do exactly and how can…
Wave Goodbye to Swollen Hands in the Morning
You wake up in the morning ready to start your day off right except one thing is holding you back: swollen hands. It can sometimes seem difficult enough to get through the day even without pain or restrictions, adding something like…
Amazing Structures in the World Made by Hand
Our hands are incredible pieces of work. They do so much for us, and so many people have and continue to create and build remarkable things using their hands. We wanted to take a moment to appreciate some of the…
When Technology Hurts – What is Texting Thumb?
The days of making phone calls are becoming a thing of the past. Almost everyone is now using email and text for the majority of their communication. And, we’re not just saying that, the research is there! Studies show that the…
10 Amazing Left Handed Facts about the Left Handers Among Us
Lefties make up around 10% of the world’s population. That is approximately 1 in 10 people who are southpaws. It’s time to take a moment to celebrate all of the lefties in the world who have fought a lifetime battle…
Drink This Not That! 3 Drink Choices to Avoid
It’s so easy to reach for the wrong drink when you’re feeling thirsty or tired. But did you know if you’re reaching for those so-called “healthy drinks” that really aren’t, you could be drinking one or even two extra meals’…
Hand Pain? 3 Common Hand Conditions that could be the Culprit
Our hands are amazing. They are two of the most complex and useful parts of your body and you can use them for almost everything. From the moment you wake up to when you rest your head on your pillow…
4 Tips to Relieving those Nasty Headaches
When your head is pounding, you just want it to stop. There are so many things in your daily life that can make your headache. From traffic jams to work deadlines, tension to tightness, you may be willing to do…
Don’t Let Hand Pain Hinder Your Gardening
With the summer heat slowly melting away, you may be getting ready to do some serious gardening. A downside to gardening is that it can do some serious damage to your hands—hand pain, cracks, embedded dirt, broken nails, calluses…So, what…
18 Amazing Facts About Human Hands
Hands. One of the most important parts of your body. Seriously—how would you manage without them? As hand therapists, we have an intimate relationship with hands, working with thousands of hands every year. There are so many facts about human hands…