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Hand and wrist

Small joints, used constantly, and quick to complain when gripping or typing. Everything on the site about the hand and wrist is gathered here.

Conditions of the hand and wrist

Hand and finger arthritis

Small joints. Big impact.
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Treatments for the hand and wrist

Compression support

If you have joint pain, swelling or instability, one of the simplest and most…
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Could PRP help?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) uses concentrated platelets from your own blood to help manage joint…
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Hyaluronic acid

A clear guide to hyaluronic acid (HA) for joint pain and osteoarthritis: what it…
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Orthovisc for joint pain

If pain in your hands, fingers, wrists, or toes is starting to affect daily…
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Staying active with hand and wrist pain

Cycling

The weekend ride, the daily commute or an hour on the exercise bike. Cycling…
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Golf

Painful joints holding back your golf game
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A woman training with weights in a gym

Gym and strength training

The training that protects your joints, done in a way they tolerate
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Martial arts

Training on, when the joints have opinions
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Stories about the hand and wrist

Injection Therapies

Joint injections for arthritis: comparing your options

Steroid, hyaluronic acid, Cingal or Arthrosamid? Understand the differences between joint injections for arthritis, when they may be considered, and where compression and bracing could fit into your plan.
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Clinical Findings

Living with Arthritis

How to Make Work and Everyday Life a Bit Easier
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Products that may help your hand and wrist