WHAT IS A CHT? The term “CHT” standard for Certified Hand Therapist. This credential is mis-leading as we are often called “hand therapists” but the certification includes all injuries, diseases, and accidents of the entire upper extremity, from the cervical…
WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME? You may hear the term quite frequently, “carpal tunnel syndrome”. What does this mean exactly? This is a compression or pressure on the median nerve within the bottom portion of the wrist. The nerve has…
Desert Hand & Physical therapy is now providing physical and occupational therapy care!
Just saying the words ‘therapeutic massage’ may conjure up images of the ultimate relaxation. Candles, calming music and aromatherapy scents wafting through the air while your worries slowly melt away and vanish. But a therapeutic massage is so, so much…
A wrist brace can do wonders for the health of your hands and wrists. And it’s not just for injuries – a wrist brace can be used to help prevent injury, irritation, or pain during many common activities. Some of…
Do you dread typing, tying your shoes, twisting a doorknob, or high-fiving someone? You might be suffering from wrist pain! You might not realize how much you use your wrists on any given day until one (or both of them)…
If you have carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS, then you know it’s no joke. Affecting 1 out of 20 people in America, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause discomfort, pain, and even work lost due to the inability to use your hand or…
So here you are. You’ve made it through surgery, or perhaps you’ve finally received a diagnosis from a doctor, and they’re recommending physical therapy, which is great! But where do you even start looking? There are so many clinics out…
If you are dealing with discomfort in your hand or recovering from surgery, you might need a hand splint. Splints for hands can help with healing because they ensure that your hands and fingers remain in the same position. Similarly…
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning, lifting your arms for a nice stretch, and then wham! Massive neck pain. It can be a dull ache or it can be so sore that you can’t turn your head…