Tag: Tennis elbow

Splinting in Hand Therapy

Splinting in Hand Therapy

Splinting in Hand Therapy How Certified Hand Therapists Create Comfort, Protection, and Better Function Occupational therapists (OTs) and certified hand therapists (CHTs) have a unique skill set: we can fabricate custom orthoses, more commonly called splints. These devices are built specifically for your body and your needs—not pulled off a shelf—so they’re often more comfortable, […]

Occupational Therapy
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis             Roughly 1 in 4 active individuals deal with Achilles tendonitis symptoms at some point. Typically speaking, it occurs with a rapid increase in activity in a short amount of time. For example, if someone who is sedentary decides to train and run a marathon and starts running […]

Chronic Pain, Pain Management, Recovery/Training