There’s a narrow passage in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. This tunnel houses your median nerve, which sends signals to your thumb, index finger, middle finger and half of your ring finger. When the tissue around the median nerve swells, it can get squeezed in the carpal tunnel. This is a common condition called
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October 4th, 2023Scar tissue can develop due to injury, trauma or surgery. Scar development is completely normal, occurring when the fibrous tissue replaces normal tissue during the body’s natural healing process. Scar tissue is less elastic as the healthy tissue it replaces. While its purpose is to help heal and protect the body, it can also restrict
Can physical therapy influence how long concussion recovery takes?
September 20th, 2021A concussion is a kind of traumatic brain injury caused by an impact resulting in the brain colliding with the skull. A concussion can cause bruising and swelling to the brain. However, most concussions are mild and can be resolved in a few weeks. One of the most common causes of concussions is participation in