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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 …
Help! My wrist and hand hurts after MTB You entered a mountain bike race that was just a bit out of your league and you finished it, well done! But you are left with pain that radiates up the outer part of your hand and your little finger won’t straighten. You can’t remember hurting or …
Whether you are playing volleyball competitively or socially, it is important to understand how to use your upper limbs effectively to ensure correct technique and prevent injuries. Some common upper limb injuries from playing volleyball include: Finger fractures, dislocations and ligament strains Fingers can be very vulnerable to injury as we use our hands for …
Those who play sports will know the niggly thumb and finger injuries – fractures, dislocations and more that come with it. Can you play through them? Should you? Usually, no. It can be hard to tell during a game whether or not you’ve broken any bones. Even if you haven’t fractured anything, you’ve injured the …
Hand injuries during your netball or football season can be frustrating, especially when you are forced to miss out on some of the competition. We know you want to return back to play as soon as possible, but if you dislocate your finger playing sport, how do know when it is safe to return to …
When is the right time to return to sport following a finger dislocation? Read More »
Roller skating, roller blading, scooters and skateboards – a few tips on how to avoid injuries. What new hobby have you picked up? As you can see I started roller skating and roller hockey. And I know I’m not alone – I’ve seen a lot of people coming through the clinic who have started or …
With Netball and Football season back into full swing, we see an increase in sport-related finger injuries. But do you know what to do if it happens to you, a teammate or your child? A finger dislocation occurs when an external force, often a ball or opposition player, forces the finger to go beyond its …
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As Hand Therapists we see that within this non-contact sport it’s common for professional and amateur cricketers to injure their hands. The most common hand injuries in cricket are finger dislocation, fractured bones or sprained wrist. Because hand injuries can impact your field time here are some handy tips for you and ways that we can help. Top …
Netball is one of the most popular women’s participation sports in South Africa. Finger and thumb injuries are amongst the most common problems experienced by netball players. Quite often I hear netballers say, ‘I just jarred my finger, it will be alright’. However, as a hand therapist, I know that this isn’t always the case. A jarred …
Boxing a great cardiovascular workout — you can also burn up to 900 calories in just 30 minutes of intense boxing, turning you into a fat-burning, muscle-gaining machine. And it also happens to be a fantastic stress-relieving workout. There’s just something so therapeutic about punching something to release pent-up aggression Before you jump into the ring with just …