The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body. The repetitive overhead motion when hitting the ball is highly unnatural and could exceed the limit of the joint. Over time, this could lead to trauma of the structures in and around the shoulder. Thus, a tennis player should not just be mindful… Read more »
What is dehydration? Dehydration transpires when you lose more fluid and electrolytes than you take in, and your body doesn’t have sufficient water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. Electrolytes are essential for our general health, as they are mineral compounds the body requires to regulate temperature and maintain a healthy… Read more »
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when one of the hand’s major nerves is compressed as it paves its way through the wrist. This condition causes the hand and arm to feel pain, tingling, and numbness. In most cases, if the condition is left untreated it can get worse over time. Early diagnosis and treatment are highly… Read more »
If you are suffering from tendinitis of the elbow, also called tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, and you’re having a hard time writing, there’s a simple trick that you can do to minimize the pain. At Hands-on Therapy, we help people in the Miami area to stay active, pain-free, and avoid resorting to pills, injections,… Read more »
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is one of the most common soft tissue conditions of the arm that affects 1-3%of American adults. It is caused by repetitive overuse movements of the arm and wrist, resulting in inflammation to the tendons of the elbow. Common Signs and Symptoms of Tennis Elbow… Read more »
Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms Research shows that the carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs in between 4 and 10 million people in the United States. Hoang Tran, an occupational therapist specializing in carpal tunnel treatment in Miami, admits it is among the top conditions treated each year at the Hands-on Therapy Clinic. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a… Read more »
Our hands perform a multitude of tasks on a daily basis. It is in fact the second most common body part to be injured, especially in workplace accidents. A hand injury is one of the most traumatic accidents a person can experience because it takes away the person’s ability to work and perform daily activities…. Read more »
Hand Pain We have people who call and talk to us about their hand and wrist pain all the time and it’s usually been bothering them for a few months. Sometimes it turns out that it’s more like a few years. The pain or rather “achiness” can come and go and doesn’t tend to STOP… Read more »
The bad perception about napping is now starting to change, seamlessly for a good reason. Having a little time out during the day has more health benefits than just simply giving an energy boost. Napping has been proven to provide a number of health advantages. As a matter of fact, some companies and business organizations… Read more »
You might have learned good posture in school or at home. Wherever you have learned it, you know good posture has more positive impact on our health than one could ever imagine. Research shows that maintaining good posture provides tonnes of health benefits to your overall well-being. To let you know more about its benefits,… Read more »
