Grip strength, a measure of force produced by the muscles of the forearm, is necessary to grasp objects and is related to a person’s ability to perform activities of daily living independently. The first sign of this for many is noticing a frequent dropping of objects. For some, these deficits can present over time and
There are so many activities that we perform daily that require pushing through the wrist and hand. When healthy, you may not notice how frequently we rely on the wrist to help us to, for example, push up from a chair, push a door open, carry heavier objects, or support the body as we change
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons in the thumb side of the wrist. We’ll delve into the causes, symptoms, and, most importantly, effective techniques used in physical therapy to alleviate the discomfort and regain your freedom of movement. Understanding De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition characterized by inflammation
Do you notice pain, numbness and tingling in your forearm? Do you experience weakness in your wrist and hand? You may be experiencing compression of one of the nerves passing through the elbow. Cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS) is a condition that affects the ulnar nerve as it passes through a narrow space on the inner
Numbness and tingling into the arm and hand is an abnormal symptom that can be the result of compression of several structures. Most frequently, it is due to compression of nerves as they travel from the cervical spine into the upper extremities. Along this pathway, there are several areas in which nerve entrapment frequently occurs.
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when there is compression of the Median nerve at the wrist. This can occur from several different causes: trauma such as a fracture or sprain resulting in swelling, fluid retention in conditions such as diabetes/pregnancy/hyperactive pituitary gland, or the most common – overuse of musculature in
Have you ever experienced numbness or tingling in your hands and fingers? What about wrist and arm pain or weakness? Do you constantly feel the need to shake your hands out or move your fingers to find relief from symptoms? You may be familiar with the term “carpal tunnel”, more formally known as carpal tunnel
Medial epicondylitis (commonly known as golfer’s elbow or thrower’s elbow) is a condition that develops when the tendons on the inside of the forearm become irritated, inflamed, and painful due to repetitive use of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow. Golfer’s elbow is a form of tendinitis that affects the inner part of the elbow.
