HOW TO MAKE HAND THERAPY FUN THIS FALL SEASON Occupational and physical therapy programs have many combinations of different exercises. Some are straight-forward and movement based, while others are strictly functional. Whether these exercises are performed in-clinic or at-home, the…
Dry needling sounds like something horrifying, but don’t be tricked or put off by the title. It’s actually one of the most powerful modalities in treating pain in your muscles. Without further ado, let’s get right to the point about…
Personal injuries can have a profound impact on your life, affecting your mobility, daily activities, and overall well-being. In the aftermath of an accident or trauma, seeking appropriate medical care is crucial, and physical therapy often plays a vital role…
It is that time of year again! Kids are heading back to school and school sports will inevitably begin. Unfortunately, that means sport-related injuries also increase across our schools. In this blog, we break down common things to know of…
You use your forearm muscles more than you know. If you have a desk job, typing and texting on your phone and computer all day utilizes muscles and tendons in both your wrist and forearm – a lot. If you…
Physical therapy is something we may have all heard about, but hand therapy might be an unfamiliar territory. Although physical therapy and hand therapy are similar, there are some major differences between the two that should be understood. We use…
If you are pregnant and are wondering why you are having numbness and tingling in your hands, you’ve come to the right place. Hand pain in pregnancy can often occur, and if you’re feeling that tingle in your wrists and…
At Desert Hand and Physical Therapy, we create custom orthotics (AKA “splints”) with a one-of-a-kind fit. These splints aid in the healing of numerous diagnoses. A physician may request a custom orthotic to protect an injury (bone fracture, tendon laceration…
WHAT IS A MALLET FINGER? “Mallet Finger” is a term for a terminal tendon rupture, which is an injury of the tip of the finger that causes the DIP (distal interphalangeal) joint to droop into flexion. The DIP joint is…
Adhesive capsulitis, better known as frozen shoulder, is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in your shoulder. It is a condition that gradually appears over time, and it is not the result of an acute injury. Signs and symptoms…