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What is hand therapy?

Hand Therapy is a type of rehabilitation performed by an occupational or physical therapist with patients that suffer from conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. Therapy enables patients to hasten their return to a productive lifestyle. Read More. Hand & Wrist Tumors.

What nerve causes numbness in the ring of the hand?

Read More. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Description. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that involves pressure or stretching of the ulnar nerve (also known as the “funny bone” nerve), which can cause numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers, pain in the forearm, and/or weakness in the hand.

How do trigger fingers work?

This is similar to how a line is held on a fishing rod (Figure 1). Trigger finger occurs when the pulley becomes too thick, so the tendon cannot glide easily through it (Figure 2).

Rehabilitation to restore mobility and reduce pain

Hand Therapy is a type of rehabilitation performed by an occupational or physical therapist with patients that suffer from conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. Therapy enables patients to hasten their return to a productive lifestyle.

Contact our experienced hand surgery & therapy team

Carolina Hand & Sports Medicine has helped Asheville residents regain function and mobility in their hands for over 40 years.