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Getting Ready for Your First Hand Therapist Appointment? Here’s What to Expect

April 25, 2024
It’s normal to feel uneasy about a first visit to see a new specialist. Rest assured, though. At an initial appointment with a hand therapist, you’ll share your goals, spend time getting to know them and go through a low-stress...

What Is a FOOSH Injury, and How Do I Know if I Have One?

August 31, 2023
Despite the strange name, sustaining a FOOSH injury is very common. FOOSH stands for “fall onto an outstretched hand” and is a catch-all term for various injuries. What all FOOSH injuries have in common is how they occur—when a...

Injured Softball Player Gets Back in the Game With Surgery, Finger Amputation, and Therapy

March 21, 2023
Liv S. was just expecting to spend a fun afternoon bonding with other families on her softball team when she popped into an ATV with her mom, stepmom, and brother, but that wasn’t what happened. Instead, a freak accident caused...

Knowing the Symptoms of a Broken Finger and When to See a Doctor

February 23, 2023
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a broken finger ? You know how much this injury can hurt if you’ve ever shut your fingers in a car door or jammed your thumb during a pickup basketball game....

Do You Have a Broken Side of Hand? Signs You Should Seek Medical Care

December 15, 2022
Can your hand be broken without bruising? Is it even possible to fracture the bone on the side of your hand? How can you tell if you have a broken fifth metacarpal bone? After getting injured, patients who suspect they...
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