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Wrist injuries in tennis players are, unfortunately, very common and can result from a single traumatic event or from chronic repetitive motions. Juan Martin Del Potro won the 2009 US Open only to miss most of the 2010 season due to a wrist injury. Wrist injuries occur more frequently on the dominant side and can …
Regaining movement after an injury or immobilisation Assisting patients to overcome upper limb stiffness following injury and immobilisation constitutes a large part of a hand therapist‘s day. In theory, stretching stiff structures is simple, right? Take something that isn’t moving, and make it move again! However, the uninitiated soon learn that stretching is a subtle and patient …
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Fact or fiction: Is cracking your knuckles bad for you and does it cause arthritis? Knuckle cracking is a behaviour that involves manipulation of the finger joints that results in an audible crack, and it is often done habitually. If you’re not a ‘knuckle cracker’, you’re probably irritated by those around you who do. Why …