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Fingertip Won't Straighten? It Could Be Mallet Finger

A fingertip that droops after a knock and won't straighten on its own is a mallet finger.

Carpal Tunnel: What You Need to Know

Waking at night with tingling or numb fingers. Dropping things without warning. A hand that won't grip properly. These are classic signs of carpal tunnel, one of the most common conditions we treat at Hands On Rehabilitation. Many people with mild to moderate symptoms recover well without surgery.

Sprained Thumb? It Could Be Skier's Thumb.

Sprained Thumb? It Could Be Skier's Thumb.
A thumb forced sideways or bent back with enough force is a Skier's Thumb injury until proven otherwise. It's one of the most common thumb injuries we see in sport, and it needs proper assessment. Left untreated, an unstable thumb joint causes ongoing problems with grip and pinch that are hard to fix later.