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  What is a shoulder SLAP lesion? A SLAP lesion is an injury in the shoulder that is characterized by a tear of the labrum and long head of the biceps tendon insertion (see image below).  SLAP stands for Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior, which signifies the location of the labrum injury at the […]

  What is frozen shoulder?   Frozen shoulder, also called “adhesive capsulitis,” is an inflammatory condition of the shoulder that results in tightening of the shoulder capsular ligaments.  This results in a stiff and often painful shoulder and can make it difficult to perform normal activities of daily living.   What are the signs of frozen […]

by ANDREA LUEKEN, OTR/L, CHT As the weather gets better, many of us are spending more time outside. Gardening is a great hobby and a good way to stay active. Unfortunately, for those with hand arthritis, this hobby can be painful.  When activities you love cause pain, it’s time to think about what you can do […]

What is a trigger finger? Trigger finger, also known as “stenosing tenosynovitis of the finger,” is a condition affecting the hand function of many people. Symptoms occur when there is a size mismatch between the flexor tendons of the fingers or thumb and the sheath which surrounds the tendons. Instead of gliding smoothly through the […]