With the multitude of health insurance policies available, it’s important to be a smart consumer in today’s ever-changing world of insurance. Knowing your insurance coverage and the terminology used by the industry is essential! In years’ past we had healthcare coverage that seemed fairly simple,… [read full article]
Dry needling is an advanced technique used by physical and occupational therapists at Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin for treatment of pain and movement impairments. It’s a skilled procedure that involves using a sterile, thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin, targeting the myofascial… [read full article]
The Fourth of July is a day of backyard barbecues, family and friends and fireworks! It is a summer day that is often filled with the anticipation of what the evening fireworks will bring. People celebrate! It’s an American tradition to see fireworks on the… [read full article]
The concept of golf seems fairly simple; hit a stationary ball with a golf club into a relatively open space. What could possibly go wrong? Injuries… Although the game of golf is considered a low-risk sport, injuries happen to golfers of all skill levels. Whether… [read full article]
The shoulder is a complex structure yet the most mobile joint in the body. Its three bones; the humerus (upper arm bone), scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collar bone) are surrounded by several tendons, muscles, joints and ligaments, which allows for great mobility of… [read full article]
You injured your elbow in a golf shot gone bad or a terrible fall! Due to the severity of the injury, your primary care physician refers you to a specialist, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity injuries, such as the physicians at Hand… [read full article]
You tripped and fell and landed on a hard surface with your arms outstretched. Nothing feels broken, but you do feel some pain in the wrist area: How can you tell if you have a wrist fracture (medical term for broken wrist) or a wrist… [read full article]
Opioids, sometimes referred to as narcotics, are used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. They are a type of drug that include strong pain relievers often used after a major injury or surgery. Patients with chronic pain or cancer are also often prescribed this type of drug…. [read full article]
Living in Northeastern Wisconsin we are fortunate enough to enjoy changing seasons. Spring sprouts new growth, summer lavishes sunshine, fall brings color and winter’s glistening snow brings beauty. However, when Old Man Winter dices up ice conditions in mid-winter, we must take serious notice. Slipping… [read full article]
A ganglion cyst is a small bump or mass that develops under the skin near a joint or tendon. Ganglion cysts are benign, fluid-filled bumps which commonly appear on the wrist (usually back side) and fingers. However, joints in the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, ankle… [read full article]