Frozen shoulder is not as simple as the shoulder getting stuck. There are two ways to develop frozen shoulder. A true “adhesive capsulitis” is when you literally wake up from one day to the next with extreme pain. That pain is constant and stops you from moving and then the joint gets stuck. There are… Read more »
Doral, FL If you are waking up at night with hand pain, numbness and pins and needle. If you have been told to rest or “change” what you are doing…You have already tried that quick fix splint and you see NO PROGRESS. If you are feeling ANNOYED that your night pain or achiness is just… Read more »
Our hands play an important role in carrying out our daily tasks. More often than not, our productivity and capability depend on how well we execute errands using our hands. Experiencing hand pain can harm the overall health and wellbeing of patients. For this reason, our occupational therapist in Miami made it a mission to… Read more »
At our occupational therapy clinic in Miami, I often hear people tell me that they hurt and they are going to rest for a while and then they should be good to be back to running or getting back to the gym, or whatever they want to get back to doing. Most of the time,… Read more »
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Carpal tunnel syndrome manifests with pain, numbness, muscle weakness and tingling in the hands and wrists as a result of a compressed median nerve. At the side of your palm is this narrow passageway called the carpal tunnel, which is made up of bones and ligaments. When the nerves on these bones and ligaments… Read more »
Rotator cuff tears are not an isolated problem. In fact, every year, at least two million patients require a visit to their doctor because of this condition, per the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Some 30% of people under 70 years old are prone to a rotator cuff tear due to many factors, such as… Read more »
The rotator cuff is the name for the group of muscles and tendons that make up the shoulder joint. When the rotator cuff is strong and stable, it allows for movement and motion so that a person can do different tasks using the arms and hands. This body part, however, is prone to injuries due… Read more »
There are many factors that can help speed up your recovery and regain the use of your hands after a hand surgery in Miami. Aside from your own body’s capacity to heal, undergoing physical therapy in Doral can deliver a huge impact on your healing progress. After a hand surgery, you may experience immobility for… Read more »
