Complex Regional Pain Syndrome... The name of this type of debilitating syndrome begins to explain a diagnosis that is hard to define--Complex! Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS is a form of … [Read more...]
Elbow or Shoulder Pain? Call Alex Rehab
Don’t deal with elbow or shoulder pain this summer! Minnesota summers are too short to let nagging injuries sideline you from the activities you love. Often an increase in activities--whether it's … [Read more...]
Playing Pickleball
Certain issues, including wrist pain, can develop from trying a new activity. Our Certified Hand Therapist tells you how to avoid wrist injuries while playing the sport of pickleball. Pickleball … [Read more...]
Tips for Safe Bike Riding this Summer
If you are getting back into bike riding this summer and are experiencing somediscomfort in your hands--or even general weakness with gripping or pinching--hereare some things to look for and things … [Read more...]
Remember: You have a choice in where you receive your healthcare
For a long time, healthcare has been “do as directed” type of provider consumer relationship. But with the rising cost of healthcare and patient premiums, and the upcoming (hopefully positive) … [Read more...]
April is National Occupational Therapy Month!
Happy National Occupational Therapy Month! I’d like to take this month to focus on OT education. Many people ask what an “upper extremity specialist” actually does, and I’d like to answer … [Read more...]
Tips for New Moms
The Internet is flooded with information about caring for your new little one, but there's not a whole lot of information about caring for yourself. Most of the focus on healthcare after the birth of … [Read more...]
Will My Injured Wrist Heal On Its Own?
When someone falls on his or her wrist traumatically or jams/twists their wrist severely, most individuals immediately seek medical treatment. Typically the first thought in our minds is: “Is it … [Read more...]
The Issue of Posture and the Rounded Shoulder
As a follow-up to our last blog about shoulder impingements, we will discuss a variety of stretching and strengthening exercises that can help to alleviate tight muscles and correct the ever common … [Read more...]
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