Do hand therapists have special training? What do they do?

Do hand therapists have special training? What do they do?

Krista Storms, OT, talks about the role of a hand therapist.

What is cubital tunnel syndrome?

What is cubital tunnel syndrome?

Dr. Matthew Cavo discusses cubital tunnel syndrome. 

Which is more common, cubital tunnel syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome?

Which is more common, cubital tunnel syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome?

Dr. Matthew Cavo discusses carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome.

What causes cubital tunnel syndrome?

What causes cubital tunnel syndrome?

Dr. Matthew Cavo discusses the cause of cubital tunnel syndrome.

What occupations are more prone to cubital tunnel syndrome?

What occupations are more prone to cubital tunnel syndrome?

Dr. Matthew Cavo talks about which professions are more likely to cause cubital tunnel syndrome. 

Is cubital tunnel syndrome the result of overuse or direct trauma?

Is cubital tunnel syndrome the result of overuse or direct trauma?

Dr. Matthew Cavo talks about cubital tunnel syndrome as an overuse injury.

What are common conditions that are treated with hand therapy?

What are common conditions that are treated with hand therapy?

Krista Storms, OT, talks about the conditions hand therapists treat. 

What are some common therapies for arthritis of the hand?

What are some common therapies for arthritis of the hand?

Krista Storms, OT, discusses common hand therapies for arthritis.

How do you distinguish between cubital tunnel syndrome and a pinched nerve somewhere else?

How do you distinguish between cubital tunnel syndrome and a pinched nerve somewhere else?

Dr. Matthew Cavo talks about the difference between a pinched nerve and cubital tunnel syndrome. 

What is the difference between occasional numbness and cubital tunnel syndrome?

What is the difference between occasional numbness and cubital tunnel syndrome?

Dr. Matthew Cavo discusses how to distinguish between occasional numbness and tingling and true cubital tunnel syndrome. 

Is cubital tunnel syndrome more common in the dominant hand?

Is cubital tunnel syndrome more common in the dominant hand?

Dr. Matthew Cavo discusses whether cubital tunnel syndrome is more common in the dominant hand. 

What is hand therapy?

What is hand therapy?

Krista Storms, OT, discusses hand therapy.