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​Have you been experiencing pain in your hands or arm since returning to work after the holidays? You could be suffering from a repetitive strain injury. Keep reading to see if we can help you What is a Repetitive Strain Injury? A repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a...

Christmas is a joyous time and should be filled with celebration, however sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves to “do more” during this period. For people living with arthritis, this “extra business” can cause flare-ups and extra pain. Here are some tips on...

​There are various reasons why one’s thumb could be painful. Having osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb could be one of the reasons you have pain in the thumb. Osteoarthritis is a condition where the cartilage, that normally lines the joint surface, deteriorates....

Mallet injuries can occur to any finger (including the thumb). It occurs when the tendon that straightens the tip of the finger is overstretched. It commonly occurs in sporting activities, but can also occur by bumping or hooking your finger in normal daily tasks,...

Returning to work after having had trauma to your hand or after having been diagnosed with a repetitive hand injury can be a daunting task and might evoke feelings on insecurity, uncertainty and fear for both the employee and employer. Here are our top ten tips on...

Following a diagnosis of cancer, there are many health professionals one would see: doctors, oncologists, nurses, surgeons, radiologists, psychologists, dietician, and social worker. One that might not immediately come to mind is an Occupational Therapist. But they...

We are Occupational Therapists with special interest and training in hand therapy, lymphoedema and breast cancer rehabilitation.We can help you with managing conditions that involve the hand and elbow. This can be due to trauma (an injury or a repetitive strain),...

The OT Zone Inc Team (Gayle, Maretha and Lee) , took to Melrose Arch on 21 August 2022 to help support The Breast Health Foundation in their "One Step At A Time"  event. The 5km walk is aimed at promoting awareness about breast cancer and raising funds for education...

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 fall an...

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).The inflammation may be caused by anything that...

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 affect any finger, including...

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 thick...