Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition that results in swelling and pain in joints throughout the body. One of the first signs of RA that patients start noticing is swelling in the hands and wrists. Both hands are affected nearly symmetrically, but usually one hand is worse than the other. The index finger MCP and DRUJ are generally the …
What does therapy look like for hypermobility (HSD/EDS)?
Physical and occupational therapy are instrumental to the management of joint hypermobility. Finding the right professional to help you with your therapy goals can be difficult and confusing. So what does therapy look like for people with EDS/HSD? Let me explain it in a Q&A format below. 2. How do I choose the right therapist for me?
Living with joint hypermobility – a hand therapist’s perspective
by Stella Wang, OT/CHT To imagine the life of someone living with hypermobility, one has to first understand how joints are constructed and supported. Think of our joints as the connection between each building block that stack on top of each other to enable to us to be upright, or carry and lift weights. Our ligaments are primary stabilizers and …