by OT Zone Inc. | Aug 12, 2022 | Blog
Wrist Sprain A wrist sprain occurs when the ligaments of the wrist are stretched beyond their limits. Ligaments are structures in the wrist that keep the wrist in alignment and keep the wrist stable. Wrist sprains are a common sporting injury but can be caused by a...
by OT Zone Inc. | Apr 30, 2022 | Blog
De Quervain’s De Quervain’s is the term given to pain around the base and side of the thumb and wrist caused by inflammation of the tendons (Tendonitis) or the inflammation of the sheath that surrounds the tendon (Tenosynovitis). What causes it? The inflammation...
by OT Zone Inc. | Apr 21, 2022 | Blog
Dupuytren’s contracture Dupuytren’s is a hand deformity that usually develops slowly, over years. It is a thickening and shrinking of the layer of tissue just under the skin of the palm. It most commonly affects the ring finger and little finger. It can however...
by OT Zone Inc. | Apr 13, 2022 | Blog
Ganglion Cyst A ganglion is a sac-like swelling or cyst formed from the tissue that lines a joint or tendon. The tissue, called synovium, normally functions to produce lubricating fluid for these areas. A ganglion is a cyst formed by the synovium that is filled with a...
by OT Zone Inc. | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog |
Lymphodema Lymphoedema is a condition where your lymph vessels are unable to effectively drain lymph fluid from parts of your body, usually an arm or a leg (but it can be any body part). This results in the affected area becoming swollen. It usually has a gradual...
