Hand Therapy Articles

Your Handy Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment

Wrist Tendonitis: What You Need To Know About Treatment

Muenster Splint versus Sugar Tong Splint

The Muenster splint and the Sugar Tong splint are two very important splints that help prevent full wrist / forearm rotation (pronation and supination).

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Wrist Injuries

Our triangular fibrocartilage complex (or TFCC / TFC, for short), refers to a very complex cartilage structure that's located at the wrist area that's close to your little finger.

De quervain's tenosynovitis

De Quervain's tenosynovitis is also commonly known as washerwoman's sprain, mummy thumb, or blackberry thumb.

Radial nerve palsy hand therapy

What is radial nerve palsy hand therapy?

Extensor tendon injury hand therapy

Our extensor tendons are located on the back side of the hand, and are visible especially when the fingers are clawed.

Avulsion fractures of the olecranon

Avulsion olecranon fractures typically occur with elbow disorders and they are often regarded as extra-articular fractures.

Volar plate ligament injury of the finger hand therapy

The volar plate is a ligament on the palm side of the finger, made of tough tissue connecting the finger bones together for stability.

Golf wrist injuries and hand physiotherapy

The majority of golf injuries are overuse injuries of the wrist.

Elbow lateral collateral ligament tear / strain physiotherapy

Elbow lateral collateral ligament (LCL) strains or tears are those that damage the soft tissue in our elbow's lateral collateral ligament complex (LCLC).

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear Hand Therapy

Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear is a painful injury to the ligaments in the middle and outer side of the wrist.

What is restless arm syndrome?

Restless arm syndrome refers to a specific and peculiar problem in the central nervous system that causes abnormal movements and sensations in the arms.

What is a sprained thumb?

A sprained thumb is a common cause of thumb injury, pain and swelling.

Custom Made Hand Splints

Here at Phoenix Rehab, we only work with experienced, senior and passionate hand therapists who are well versed in the fabrication of customized hand splints for our patients.