4 reasons your thumb might be sore
Let’s be honest, our thumbs work hard. And when our thumbs are sore, we notice. A painful thumb can have a huge impact on us and in many...
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May 14, 20233 min read
Is it a break or a fracture? Kids wrist break questions answered!
Broken bones for children, in particular wrists, is not uncommon. Here, we break down some of the frequent questions we get. Is a broken...
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May 7, 20233 min read
How to avoid hand & wrist pain when mountain biking
Hand and wrist-based pain associated with mountain biking makes up what might be a surprisingly large portion of our caseload as hand...
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Apr 11, 20234 min read
Common reasons your tape is not helping you!
Have you ever been to see your therapist and they applied taping and it felt great but when you went to re-apply it at home, it just...
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Apr 11, 20233 min read
3 reasons why stack splints are not ideal for mallet injuries
Stack splints are pre-fabricated off the shelf splints designed for mallet finger injuries. They are used as a way to support the finger...
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How gloves help reduce arthritis pain
Why Gloves Work at Reducing Arthritic Pain The right kind of glove can be of significant benefit for general arthritic pain in your...
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Aug 7, 20182 min read
Why do I have tingling in my thumb?
‘Pins and needles’ is a symptom that often identifies injury to the nerve. Other symptoms include: burning, numbness, tingling,...
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Jul 3, 20183 min read
Why is my finger tip drooping?
If you find the tip of your finger is drooping down and you can’t straighten it, you may have a ‘mallet finger’ injury. A mallet injury...
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Jun 5, 20183 min read
5 ways to help reduce your hand and arm pain after surgery
Managing pain after surgery is important to maximise your movement, sensation and functional outcomes. Health Nest can help you manage...
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Oct 27, 20174 min read
Common causes of hand and wrist pain from horse riding
Whilst horse riding can bring much fun and contentment to many, it can also bring with it hand and wrist pain. You may have seen someone...
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Oct 20, 20172 min read
8 tips to prevent hand and wrist pain when gardening
For those that love gardening, it shouldn’t have to be a painful activity. Often, however, the onset of arthritis into our wrist, finger...
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Oct 13, 20172 min read
What is hand therapy?
Hand therapy is rehabilitation to the upper limb, including the fingers to the shoulder. It is practiced by a qualified physiotherapist...
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