In the hustle of the modern world, we try to be in control of so many things: our career growth, our productivity and efficiency, our budget, our time. We often neglect to manage the well-being of our body and mind, even though these are of greatest value. Being healthy is not a one-time change; it… Read more »
Hoang Tran, an occupational therapist in Miami, is pleased to share some simple, but helpful tips to keep your body in good shape by strengthening your muscles and taking care of your joints. 1. Lose some pounds Your weight affects some of the strain on your hips, knees, and back, as it puts additional pressure… Read more »
TOP 3 reasons why you don’t NEED a nerve conduction test for Carpal Tunnel. Since I’ve been helping people with carpal tunnel syndrome….(which is a long time)…I’ve always heard “I am going to wait until I get my nerve conduction study so it can tell me what’s wrong or whether I need surgery or not”… Read more »
Your hands perform countless small and large tasks each day — from pouring coffee and brushing your teeth, to typing, lifting heavy objects or creating masterpieces. But aching hands can transform the simplest task into something awful. Hands can hurt for a variety of reasons, from the mechanical to the neurological, say Dr. Hoang… Read more »
Introduction Anywhere from 4 to 10 million Americans suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome every year, affecting their ability to work efficiently and even complete daily tasks. Hoang Tran, an occupational therapist in Miami, says it is among the top conditions treated each year at Hands-on Therapy Clinic. Occupational therapist in Miami explains that there is… Read more »
Heavy users of smartphones tap and swipe on their mobile phones’ touchscreens more than 5,000 times a day. A study presented at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Amsterdam shows that these finger acrobatics can put major strain on the nerves of the hand and arm. In the worst cases, heavy users… Read more »
One of the main areas of practice for hand therapists is treatment after surgery or injury, including crush injury. What is a crush injury and how can you get one? What happens afterwards? Your occupational therapist in Doral tells you in today’s article. What is a crush injury? A crush injury of the hand is… Read more »
Your fingers are important to you. Obviously. They work hard every day as you type, show your emotions, gesture to support your words, or wipe away your children’s tears. However, it’s when they don’t work the way they are supposed to that you really appreciate their importance. Rheumatoid Arthritis and other types of arthritis can… Read more »
We are deep in the thick of summer and it’s been HOT and filled with Afternoon RAIN showers to try and cool us down. there’s so much to do here in Miami no matter the weather if you want to be active and enjoying life if you didn’t have any shoulder problems. Here are MY… Read more »
Whether you have heard heard of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) or not, the fact is that it is surprisingly common. One study highlighted that there were over 400,000 carpal tunnel surgeries in one year alone, costing the economy in excess of two billion dollars. Despite being so common, it is a condition which the general… Read more »