Occupational Therapy
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#1 Guide to Colles Fracture Rehabilitation Using Hands-On Treatment and Exercises
What is a Colles fracture? A Colles fracture occurs on the distal part of the radius, the larger of two bones in the forearm. This kind of fracture results from an individual falling on to their outstretched hand. It is more commonly found in older populations due to poor bone health, which leaves them more…
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3 Common Questions Answered On Diastasis Recti And How To Test For It With Your Fingers.
What is it? Diastasis recti is the separation of the abdominal muscles which run down the centre of the stomach. This occurs during pregnancy when your body releases muscle relaxing hormones, combined with an expanding uterus, which together cause the connective tissue which holds the abdominal muscles together, known as the lineus alba, to weaken…
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#1 Guide To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Post Pregnancy And Its Effect On A New Mother
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a passage through the palmar side of the wrist that contains tendons which lead to the thumb and fingers, as well as the medial nerve which innervates the thumb and first three fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome results in pain, numbness, and tingling, caused by the entrapment…
