By Jeffrey Humphrey, MPT, CHT
People of all ages, with many different types of musculoskeletal problems, turn to physical therapy for help in regaining function and range of motion. Whether you have had joint replacement surgery, suffered a soft-tissue injury, are struggling with arthritis, are injured at work or while playing sports, or have balance or gait issues following an injury or stroke, physical therapy can be a tremendous help.
By Jeffrey Humphrey, PT, CHT, CEAS
Springtime finds many of us working hard outdoors, clearing away winter debris and preparing lawns and gardens for the summer ahead. Yard work can take a toll on our hands, especially if we overdo it. Hand therapists can find themselves very busy this time of year helping people recover from hand injuries they might have been able to prevent with some simple precautions.
By Jeffrey Humphrey, PT, CHT, CEAS
Our hands are amazing tools and when they are injured, our ability to perform even the simplest tasks is severely compromised. Due to the anatomical complexity of our hands and wrists, hand injuries often require treatment by physicians and physical therapists who are experienced in hand surgery and hand therapy.