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Our wrists are a vital part of the hand as it allows us to grab items and be able to turn and twist the hand whichever way it is required to grip the object; we need at the time.it is crucial for daily upper body functioning, and we use it for everything from being able to eat and clean to being able to open doors and have access to all the tool required to live life on a day-to-day basis. As such the hand can become prone to suffer from damage and offer use and due to the importance of micro movements when utilising the joint, we become more debilitated when the hand become injured.
Carpal Tunnel syndrome refers to the pressure on the median nerve which can be found on the underside of your wrist in the middle. The carpal tunnel is a narrow pathway that is comprised of the bones and ligaments and…
Joint Hypermobility is a genetic condition as which causes ligament laxity and as result causes the joints to be way more flexible than the typical joint range of motion. This extended range of motion can cause pain and weakness in…
Joint instability can be caused by weakened soft tissues elements of the joint such as the ligament, tendon, or muscles. The instability can be caused be suffering from multiple dislocations, hypermobility, overtraining. This weakness can cause increase range of movement…
The radial nerve runs from the upper arm to the wrist and fingers. Its function is to control movements and allows sensation to occur which allows us to feel heat and pain which protects us from damaging our hands. Radial…
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is also known as degenerative joint disease and the cause is usually wear and tear. This causes pain due to the cartilage between the joints begins to break down and change…
A sprained wrist happens when whilst moving/stretching the wrist beyond the limit range of movement or torn as a result of force such as falling and thus damaging the ligament and causing a sprain. The severity can range from a…
