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Finger Splints by BarbaraRyan Posted Wed 02 Dec 2009 4:17pm I had a Occupational Therapy appointment today. It was really good. The Therapist is very good with hands and fingers, which are a problem spot. I may need finger splints. It turns out that I bend my first knuckle backwards - often without thinking. Right now, I am wearing a special tape to help discourage my fingers from bending that way, but it's Read on »

Finger Splints – How I Became Crafty, Trendy, and Got Street Cred All In One Day by Lisa C. Posted Sun 22 Aug 2010 12:54pm finger splint. After all, to the critics in Hollywood I am now officially trendy and have some street cred. No, that’s not a typo. It’s “street cred” not “street creed.” But I... on my hand now called a “finger splint” that never should have been there. My therapist was trying to downplay it but it felt like someone had wrapped a big piece of duct tape Read on »

The Mystery Behind the Pain of Shin Splints: PART III Posterolateral Shin Splints by Dr B Doctor of Chiropracty

Posted Thu 10 Mar 2011 10:58am The other type of shin splints is called Posteromedial Shin Splints. These affect the muscles in the back and inner part of the leg. The back and inner parts of the lower leg are responsible for lifting the heel just before the toes push off. If your shoes don’t give you enough support and your feet roll inward, these types of shin splints Read on »

The Mystery Behind the Pain of Shin Splints: PART II Treatment for Anterolateral Shin Splints by Dr B Doctor of Chiropracty

Posted Fri 11 Mar 2011 10:49am The key to getting anterolateral shin splints to heal is to stop running and exercise the weaker muscles. So first and foremost: REST. Because most shin splints result... are not having any pain. Other treatments that help with shin splints is cold therapy . Icing the area can decrease pain and swelling. Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours Read on »

The Mystery Behind the Pain of Shin Splints: PART I Anterolateral Shin Splints by Dr B Doctor of Chiropracty

Posted Thu 10 Mar 2011 10:22am Part I: Anterolateral Shin Splints Last year, my sister had to withdraw from running in the Chicago marathon . She had already signed up, trained and was ready to go. But in the last week before leaving for her big trip, she bowed out- mainly because of relentless leg pain a.k.a. shin splints. She described the pain as a dull and aching pain the front Read on »

The Mystery Behind the Pain of Shin Splints: PART IV Treatment of Posterolateral Shin Splints by Dr B Doctor of Chiropracty

Posted Wed 16 Mar 2011 11:03am

1 Comment Treatment with this type of shin splint is to stop running altogether and engage in other types of exercise. Changing your running shoes to one with a rigid heel can... of the sole is off of the floor. Slowly lower the sole back onto the floor. Do 3 sets of 10. Just like we said in a previous section of this shin splint series, ice helps. Other Read on »

The Care Of Shin Splints - Or Prevent Shin Splints By Building Strong Foot Muscles by Dianne B. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sun 28 Jun 2009 9:00pm Understanding shin splints requires knowing how to use your foot muscles properly. This affects all your ballet positions and movements. Even more basic, is understanding... you've made a move. To avoid shin splints altogether, check how you're standing in parallel, and how your feet are positioned on the floor. Ideally, you have arches that don't Read on »

Trick of the Trade: Radial Gutter Splint by Michelle Lin Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 28 Apr 2010 12:00am one joint distal and proximal to the injury. This splint, however, unnecessarily immobilizes the 4th and 5th fingers. It makes gripping things with your hand difficult..." the 2nd and 3rd fingers. The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries. Cut out a 3- or 4-inch splint material Read on »

Silver Ring Splints to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis by awesome Healthy Living Professional

Posted Thu 15 Apr 2010 12:22pm of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that this particular silver ring splint is effective in controlling hyperextension deformity in finger joints. Hyperextension Deformity..., stronger and more comfortable. The purpose of the splints is to provide stability to the finger joints. Cynthia Garris, an occupational therapist, was herself diagnosed Read on »

Nasal Surgery - No More Nose Splints by Nathan M. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 23 Aug 2008 3:08pm tissues to use to blow my nose when he finished. He said that the splints were being held in place my a stitch. He said he had to cut the stitch (not me) and then pull out each of the splints. Cutting out the stitch was not all that enjoyable, but I did like him removing the splint. It made my sneeze and my eyes watered, but I was able to breathe much easier Read on »