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Oakland A’s Josh Reddick Sustains Wrist Injury

May 10th, 2013

The Oakland A’s find themselves grateful — grateful that a recent wrist injury to right fielder Josh Reddick was not as bad as it could have possibly been. In the last game of a series


Bowling And Wrist Tendonitis

May 2nd, 2013

The Pro Bowling Association (PBA) recently hosted the annual Tournament of Champions in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event, held from March 26-March 30, was won by Pete Weber. Weber is among the most


Exercises to Strengthen Your Hands

April 23rd, 2013

If you’ve recently taken up a sport which requires a firm grip, such as tennis, and have been frustrated by the racket rotating upon contact with the ball—or flying out of your hand


Teixeira’s Wrist Injury Worse Than Originally Thought

April 16th, 2013

News from the weekend concerning Mark Teixeira’s wrist injury is not good news for Yankees fans. Initially diagnosed as a sprain, the injury sustained on March 5th in preparation the World


DRUM! Magazine March 2013 issue

April 11th, 2013

I was recently interviewed for an article in the DRUM! Magazine. The article appeared in the March 2013 issue. The article speaks to the the health of a Drummer’s body and pain and numbness.


NBA’s Kevin Love Still Out with Hand Injury

April 4th, 2013
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The Minnesota Timberwolves were hoping to get power forward Kevin Love back for the last few weeks of the regular season. It appears that hope will be delayed, as Love’s hand injury will keep


Treating Osteoarthritis of the Hand

March 28th, 2013

Osteoarthritis is a inflammatory condition involving the cartilage in the body’s joints. Over time, cartilage can wear out and its cushioning capabilities diminish. This leads to bone-on-bone


Avoiding Wrist Pain When Doing Pushups

March 15th, 2013

Body weight exercises like pushups and squats are a great way to improve flexibility and muscle endurance while minimizing risk of injury. These exercises can be performed without additional


Wrist Injury Keeps Teixeira Out of World Baseball Classic

March 12th, 2013

Due to what is being called a “strained wrist,” New York Yankees 1st baseman Mark Teixeira will miss the World Baseball Classic, which began March 2 and ends on March 19. Teixeira was


Hope Solo May Need Wrist Surgery

March 5th, 2013

USA women’s soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo has a wrist injury and will miss the upcoming Algarve Cup tournament in Portugal. According to an AP report on Foxsports.com February 21, 2013, Solo


Preventing Hand and Wrist Problems Starts With You

February 25th, 2013

It’s no secret that professional athletes have a higher probability of dealing with hand and wrist injuries than some other segments of the population, particularly if they frequently train


Working Around the House with Hand and Wrist Pain

February 19th, 2013

If you’ve got pain in your hand or wrist, then it can seem like every task brings another wave of discomfort. Everyday tasks around the house that are so simple for some, result in pain for


A.J. English’s wrist injury

February 14th, 2013

Most of those who have heard of Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, are either alumni of the fine institution or are die-hard fans of college basketball. Iona is one of those names associated with


Tips To Avoid Wrist Injury While On Your Winter Condition Vacation

February 7th, 2013

Whether you live in winter conditions or vacation in them you will find yourself traversing ice and snow. Slip and falls are among the most common cause of cold weather injuries. The first point of


Exercises That Help Relieve Arthritis In The Hands

January 30th, 2013

We need our hands to write, type, and perform about every task we face during the day. But we rarely think about our manual dexterity until arthritis affects our hands. The inflammation can cause