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Summer Hand Safety Tips

It’s that time of year: the kids are getting out of school, the summer heat is on full blast, and the list of projects around the house starts to grow weekly. Whether you are cleaning up your front yard landscaping, building a new garden bed of fresh veggies, or knocking out one of the many projects on the home improvement list, safety is critical for starting any new DIY adventure! As we enter June and observe National Safety Month, this post identifies the most common injuries we see at The Hand Center during lawn care and maintenance, gardening and home DIY projects and provides some practical tips to help keep your hands injury-free.

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Occupational Therapy & Custom Orthoses

As we step into April, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to recognize Occupational Therapy Month and our talented CHTs who provide these services to our patients. 

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What is Mallet Finger?

Although it used to be known as a "baseball finger," Mallet Finer can happen to anyone when an unyielding object (like a ball) hits the tip of a finger forcing it to bend further than it is intended to go. 

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Diagnosing & Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS for short, is a medical condition characterized by the compression of the median nerve at the carpal tunnel, which is located in the wrist.

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Safely Celebrate the Holidays

Hand Center tips to keep in mind as you prepare for and safely celebrate the season, especially when it comes to holiday decorating and potentially hazardous gifts.

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Treating Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s Contracture can vary in severity with each case, and is initially discovered by tension in the hand, or noticing more defined ridges forming in the palm. This post provides an overview of several changes or abnormalities that may be symptomatic of Dupuytren’s, the goal of treatment and post-diagnosis care. 

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Diagnosing & Managing Arthritis

At The Hand Center, our focus is to properly diagnose arthritis and provide symptomatic care to manage chronic pain and help improve your quality of life.

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Healthy Aging & Bone Health

Observing Healthy Aging Month in September is an opportunity to emphasize the physical well-being of older adults. At The Hand Center, our focus is identifying proactive health practices that reduce the risk of orthopedic injury and conditions and promote an overall active lifestyle.

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Returning to Fall Sports

Whether you were inspired by the Olympics or making your way back to the field for a new season of football or soccer, learn more about how to prevent injuries as you participate in fall sports.

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Pediatric Injuries & Outdoor Activities

With summer in full swing and children taking advantage of more time to participate in sports-related or other outdoor activities, it’s essential to be mindful of injury prevention while...

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