We know that you want to be back to normal…. to care for your family, to work, or to play sports… without thinking about your hand or arm!! But if that’s not what’s happening for you right now, we get it... It doesn’t matter what age you are, hand and arm pain can strike at any time, and can be seriously debilitating!
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Wave Goodbye to Hand andArmPain NEWSLETTER
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SPECIALTY EXPERTISE For Shoulders, Arms, and Hands
What would it be like to... Wave Goodbye to Hand andArmPain?
We know that you want to be back to normal…. to care for your family, to work, or to play sports… without thinking about your hand or arm!! But if that’s not what’s happening for you right now, we get it... It doesn’t matter what age you are, hand and arm pain can strike at any time, and can be seriously debilitating! You may find that your quality of life suffers when you have pain. Maybe you’re unable to pick up your children or grandchildren. Maybe you’re not able to rake leaves or work in the garden. Maybe you’ve noticed sharp, shooting, or throbbing pain when trying to work, cook, clean, or get dressed. You feel older than the age on your driver’s license. You wonder if you’ll ever be able to pick up the kids or use your computer with ease. It takes longer to do EVERYTHING! Although you’ve tried to ignore pain in your hands and arm, it is helpful to
recognize that this kind of problem is still serious and may need outside help in order to make a full recovery. And that attention doesn’t have to mean injections or surgery! If you’re suffering from pain in your hands or arm, our therapists can help. Your comfort and recovery are our #1 top priority, and we have helped hundreds of people get back to normal this year. We can help you get rid of pain in three easy steps: 1. Schedule an appointment with a specialized hand therapist. 2. Get anassessment andexplanation of the problem. 3. Get a written plan – clear, specific directions on how to improve the situation. After you meet with us, you will knowWHAT to do and HOW to do it!
You can avoid continued pain, sleepless nights, and loss of strength. We want you to be a capable employee, a happy parent, a successful athlete, or a happy gardener! Our commitment to you: • One-on-one, cost-effective care • Expected specific time frames for healing • Coordination with your health insurance or a discount for cash payment • Effective treatment in the shortest time possible, from people who care. • One on one care • Effective therapy from people who care
Call us at 425-368-7943 to schedule an appointment.
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Possible Causes for Hand andArmPain Hand and arm pain can occur for many different reasons, and some may not be so obvious. Common types of pain related to the hands and wrists are as follows. If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms that come with these conditions, you may need professional attention from a hand therapist. Tendinitis
Arthritis Arthritis is a very common reason for hand pain. It causes joints to lose cartilage that allows them to move against each other easily. When this cartilage disappears, you will experience swelling and stiffness. Although this condition is often found in older patients as they age, arthritis can present itself in people of all ages. Trigger Fingers This condition occurs when flexor tendons (tendons that control thumb and finger movement) become inflamed and irritated. They eventually become thick which prevents the tendons from moving smoothly. This results in your fingers or thumb to bend and lock up. When you attempt to straighten them, you’ll experience pain. People suffering from gout, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop this condition.
This is a condition that causes pain and inflammation to occur on the outside of your wrist by your thumb. The pain often extends from this area up through the arm. If you have trouble making a fist without pain, turning your wrist, or holding onto items, you may have this condition. It often happens as a result of wrist fractures. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome This causes pain in the palm of your hand, fingers, and forearm. Normally the pain is more severe at night. The discomfort is caused by the swelling of the median nerve which controls sensation and muscle movement in the thumb. As it becomes constricted, it can make it difficult to hold onto objects because of the pain.
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IT’S LEAF RAKING TIME! It’s that time of year and all your fellow leaf rakers are out in full force cleaningup their yards andgetting ready for…ugghwinter. Here are the Top 6 Things you should keep in mind as you tackle that yard: 1.Warm up – Get your body moving with a brisk walk or some trunk rotations before you start raking. 2.Avoid twisting –moveyour feet anduseyour legs to shift your weight back and forth rather than twisting throughyour back. Keep your shoulders and your hips facing the same direction, bend at the hips and not your back, and you can’t go wrong! 3.Get the right rake – Use a rake that is a good length for you. A rake to long or too short will make you put more stress on your back. 4.Switch it up –Don’t always rake fromthe same side. Changing your arm and leg position will help decrease the repeated stress on your joints. 5.Use your legs – Bend at the knees when picking up piles of leaves andyardbags (that aren’t too full!) todecrease the load on your low back. 6.Finishup – It’s always agood idea tofinishwithsomestretching, or even iceareas thatyouknowtend toget sore, after aworkout. Then go and enjoy a cold (or warm!) beverage of your choice after a job well done!
We are pleased to welcome Rachelle Porter to the HFL team!
Rachelle joined Hands for Living September 2020 and brings over a decade of medical and administrative experience to our clinic. Her history in the administrative field of Occupational Therapy makes her a great addition to our team. Rachelle’s focus is to travel alongside each of our patients until they reach their goals. Through scheduling, treatment coordination, keeping up to date with physician and surgeon communications on patient progress and verifying your benefits, she will be ready to assist you all along your journey to healing. When she isn’t in the office, Rachelle enjoys being outdoors bow hunting, playing vintage MS-DOS games and spending time with her family and dogs.
Seasonal Recipe: Pumpkin Soup
Outside the Office...
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup chopped onion • ½ tsp chopped fresh thyme • 1 clove garlic, minced • ½ cup heavy whipping cream • 2 tsp black pepper
Many of you know that clinic owner, JoAnn Keller, is an active equestrian rider and competitor. This year she achieved a long-time goal of competing in dressage competitions at the Grand Prix level! She earned a Gold Medal - a milestone award from the national association for earning scores at Grand Prix and the levels leading up to it. She has also won the Regional Championship in October and is qualified for a national championship which will take place in 2021. She has partnered with a horse named “Cupcake” for this adventure and loves sharing scratches, carrots, and sugar cubes with him during their training adventures.
• 6 cups vegetable stock • 1½ tsp salt • 4 cups pumpkin puree • 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS: Combine stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes uncovered. Puree the soup in small batches (1 cup at a time) using a food processor or blender. Return to pan, and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 30minutes, uncovered. Stir in heavy cream. Pour into soup bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Recipe Courtesy: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9191/pumpkin-soup
Hand Exercise Helps to Relieve Wrist Pain
Patient Spotlight
Sit or stand with good posture. Make a fist, flex your fist up. Repeat 6 times with each wrist. WRIST FLEXION www.simpleset.net
“They walked me through each step of our sessions, giving me all of the background information to understand why we are doing what we are doing.” “ JoAnn and Kari have been wonderful. They walked me through each step of our sessions, giving me all of the background information to understand why we are doing what we are doing. It is nice to have a clear set of home programming exercises to improve my range of motion and skills.” - J. S.
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