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FOOSH means fall onto an outstretched hand, which is common among kids and adults. It can happen to anyone depending on the fall. But presumably more common among kids as they tend to play around and are more likely to fall often. FOOSH can cause injuries and most commonly in your hands or wrists. An […]

If your hands swell, it can be hard to grip or hold any objects or continue your daily activities. It can be difficult in unimaginable ways, and usually, the swelling is caused by fluid retention, a rise in body temperature, or arthritis. While some causes may improve on their own and not be a cause

Often you would have heard that stretching is good for the body. There was a time when people used to stretch before exercising; athletes usually stretched before exerting themselves to avoid any pull or injury. However, recent studies suggest that static stretching might hamper your performance. For instance, runners may run slow, or jumpers may

Thinking you are not a runner because your stamina breaks down while running is common for most people who do not work out or actively run. Probably, wondering what can be the benefits of running. There are many reasons to go running; once you learn about them, you’ll surely want to consider them. Not a

If you think a writer’s cramp is when someone is only writing or using/holding a pen. You are probably right; however, as the name suggests, it is not just confined to writing. A writer’s cramp is a focal dystonia that causes involuntary movements. It is a neurologic disorder in which the brain sends incorrect information

While working on computers, we often get tired, stretch our hands, and crack our knuckles. It is a common habit while you are at something for long hours. You may start doing it without putting any thought into it. However, you may not even realize how that one-time thing became your daily habit. Have you

If you experience aching pain from joints and muscles, then doctors often turn to hot and cold therapy for treatment. When you experience an acute wrist sprain, the doctor may recommend cold therapy, or if you have stiffness caused by arthritis, then you may be asked to try heat therapy. Heat and cold treatments are

If you play tennis, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll end up with a tennis elbow. The condition can happen to anyone with repeated wrist and arm usage. It causes inflammation of the tendons that join forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow—also called lateral elbow pain or lateral epicondylitis. The condition can affect around

Do you often feel stiffness or numbness in your hand when you get up in the morning? Sleeping in a position that makes your hand numb and then changing the position and the numbness goes away is common. Do you know it can be a sign of an underlying medical condition? If the morning stiffness

These days we use smartphones a lot. Be it working from home, reading news, using social media, communicating with friends and family, zoom meetings, etc. Research suggests that the covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in phone usage, and messaging has become popular more than ever. According to last year’s study, people spend around