A large number of cyclists experience pain in their hands and wrists with cycling. A 1995 study of overuse injuries in cycling found that 31 per cent reported hand/wrist complaints. But does wrist ...

GRIP STRENGTH IS good for more than just opening pesky jars in your kitchen. If you lift weights, it's essential to keep hold of the heavy dumbbells and barbells when you load up to your max efforts.

Occupational therapists share why stretches for wrist mobility are key—particularly if you work with your hands. Maryam Khaniyan MOTR/L, CHT, ASTYM, is the clinic director of RET’s Kirkland Hand ...

Think about it: If you work at a laptop, these muscles, joints, and nerves are what allow you to do all of the typing and scrolling that brings in your paycheck. Unfortunately, all that crucial use of ...

Most people don’t head into the gym thinking about training their forearms. But if you enjoy sports or activities like weightlifting, yoga, or Pilates, forearm and grip strength are fundamental to ...

Our hands enable nearly everything we do—from essential self-care tasks like buttoning shirts and preparing meals to expressive activities like typing, painting, or playing musical instruments. Yet ...

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Arthritis affects over 54 million adults, making it one of the most common causes of disability and chronic pain. This degenerative condition gradually destroys joint cartilage, leading to stiffness, ...

Even if you’re a bona fide stretching girly, there’s a high chance that your arms, legs, back, and glutes get most of the love whenever you’re on the mat. But when was the last time you purposefully ...

Circular movement exercises are a great way to improve flexibility and strength. These exercises involve a range of motion ...