Mallet finger is a common injury that can cause significant pain and discomfort. It occurs when the outermost joint of the finger is injured, usually from a forceful impact or accident. The condition can cause the fingertip to droop and prevent it from straightening, making even simple tasks difficult. In this blog, we will discuss…
What is the Volar Plate? The volar plate is a fibrocartilaginous structure that is located on the volar (palmar) side of the finger joints in the hand. Surrounding these joints are the joint capsule, collateral ligaments and the central slip tendon. The purpose of this structure is to limit hyperextension of the joint and to…
AFL is a high-impact sport that demands strength, agility, and a whole lot of grit. But what happens when players get injured on the field? Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most common types of injuries in AFL: hand injuries. From fractures to dislocations and sprains, these injuries can significantly…
Smartphones and social media have become an increasingly important part of our lives. We spend many hours scrolling on various social platforms to stay connected with loved ones, learn new things or just as a form of stress relief to end the day. However, a number of individuals have noticed finger, hand and elbow pains…
The hand is one the best anatomical tools we have as a human, it is used frequently for countless daily activities, in work, sport and leisure. The function of our fingers often seems insignificant but a finger fractures can severely impair our daily activities and quality of life. In Australia the most common work-related injury…
Scaphoid fractures predominantly occur in young, active individuals, most commonly resulting from a fall on the outstretched hand. The scaphoid bone is the most important carpal bone in your wrist. Scaphoid fractures account for 79% of carpal fractures making it the most commonly injured bone in young adults. Diagnosis and assessment of Scaphoid Fracture Early…
In all fields of medicine, compliance to treatment is considered a “key link between process and outcome” (Vermeire et al., 2002). Yet, one of the greatest challenges therapists face in their clinical practice every day is patient compliance. Whilst adherence to therapy is a key determinant of a successful outcome; non-compliance rates to exercise have…
What is carpal tunnel syndrome and what are the symptoms? Carpal Tunnel is the most prevalent nerve entrapment injury for adults; presenting in 3-6 percent of the general population (ClareHarrisabKarenWalker-Bone, 2015). There are a variety of symptoms depending on the severity of median nerve compression. Common indicators include numbness, pins and needles and in more severe…
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