by OrthoTexas Team | May 6, 2014 | Hand & Wrist
A Trigger Finger or Stenosing Tenosynovitis, is a common problem that affects the fingers of the hand and restricts their movement. The patient experiences snapping or locking of the finger and the affected finger does not even straighten or move on its own. The other...
by OrthoTexas Team | Jul 18, 2014 | Hand & Wrist
Wrist Tendonitis is a common occupational and sports injury that occurs due to overuse of the wrist. Sportspersons, machine handlers, carpenters, painters, working at computer and construction workers are often at risk because they use their hands and wrists...
by OrthoTexas Team | Feb 5, 2015 | Hand & Wrist, Physical Therapy, Shoulder
Graston Technique is a manual soft-tissue technique invented by David Graston, an athlete. This technique is a soft tissue mobilization, instrument assisted, therapy, which is based on cross-friction massage. The technique helps in breaking up scar tissue adhesions,...
by OrthoTexas Team | Jul 29, 2015 | Hand & Wrist
Wrist pain can be caused due to an injury or damage to the tendons, ligaments and tissues connecting the different joint structures of the wrist. The condition can be due to a minor injury such as sprain, strain etc. or a chronic degenerative condition such as Wrist...
by OrthoTexas Team | Aug 5, 2015 | Physical Therapy, Elbow, Hand & Wrist, Shoulder
Custom splinting is a common procedure used in physical therapy for various orthopedic conditions of the upper extremities such as shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand. It involves the use of customized and specifically fabricated splints to restrict the movement of the...
