Tanya Coats Occupational Therapy

Month: February 2022

The do’s and don’ts of stretching after an injury

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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Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?

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 …

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