In this series, occupational therapist Kevin Shelley focuses on common issues associated with chronic pain and simple exercises to strengthen weak muscles and enhance joint mobility, with the goal of ...
If you can type over 100 words per minute (WPM), you are one of the elite few. I write for a job and top out at about 80WPM (not mentioning all the typos). Unfortunately, this skill can lead to issues ...
Gentle stretching exercises can help maintain flexibility and hand function in the early stages of Dupuytren’s contracture, though they typically don’t stop the condition from progressing. After ...
Even if you’re a bona fide stretching girly, there’s a high chance that your arms, legs, back, and glutes get most of the love whenever you’re on the mat. But when was the last time you purposefully ...
Hands are the king of function. They are directly involved in almost every functional task you perform. In fact, the only things moving as I type these words are my hands and fingers. Strangely, ...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — People with hand osteoarthritis experienced greater improvements in pain and hand function and reduced disease activity if they used a smartphone app for patient education and ...
If you have symptoms of arthritis, it might feel daunting to start or maintain an exercise program. But with the right knowledge and equipment, regular exercise can reduce pain, improve joint function ...
Many benefits come from regularly exercising, including stronger muscles, lower risk of disease and improved mental health. But a recent study suggests that exercise may have another unexpected ...