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What is Hand Therapy? How is it different than general physiotherapy? Who are Hand Therapists?
04/17/2026

What is Hand Therapy? How is it different than general physiotherapy? Who are Hand Therapists?

Silver ring splints offer an esthetically pleasing option to individuals needing long term finger or thumb joint support...
04/01/2026

Silver ring splints offer an esthetically pleasing option to individuals needing long term finger or thumb joint support. A proper fitting by a skilled therapist is crucial to ensure proper fit once you receive the final product.

Step 1: First off, a thorough assessment is needed to determine your needs and suitability of a silver ring. Cheaper options are often considered first as a trial before committing to a more expensive silver ring.

Step 2: Reach works with two companies who specialize in the fabrication of custom silver ring splints. Depending on the ring(s) you require, your therapist may recommend one company over the other, but you can always choose your preferred company.

Step 3: Each company provides us with precise fitting tools (blue rings on the photo) to customize the fit in your ring(s). The fitting can be time consuming, especially when multiple rings are needed, as our therapists take their time to ensure they find the best possible sizing for your specific needs. Once the fitting is completed, we send your measurements to the fabricant and wait for the rings to arrive.

Silver ring splints: custom jewelry with a functional purpose!

Hey Edmonton! We are happy to announce that we are hosting Shannon McGuire's Concussion Management Workshop Level 1 & 2 ...
03/27/2026

Hey Edmonton! We are happy to announce that we are hosting Shannon McGuire's Concussion Management Workshop Level 1 & 2 on April 25 & 26 respectively. You can sign up for one or both levels. Spots are limited and filling up quickly. The course is open to PT, OT, MD, Chiro, Kin, AT, PTA/OTA and other professionals working with individuals with concussion. DM us for more information or visit https://concussionrehabworks.com/

Ring splints can be a small but powerful tool in a hand therapist's toolbox. They can either be made in clinic from low ...
03/25/2026

Ring splints can be a small but powerful tool in a hand therapist's toolbox. They can either be made in clinic from low temperature thermoplastic, pre-fabricated plastic or custom-measured silver rings. The choice of material will depend on what the ring is used for.

If used as part of treatment for an acute injury (trigger finger, ligament injury, tendon injury), a plastic ring (custom thermoplastic or pre-fabricated) will be a better choice as they are readily available and have a low cost. When rings are used as a long-term solution to finger hypermobility, finger deformities and/or arthritis, silver rings can be considered as they are more durable, more comfortable and more esthetically pleasing but they do come with a higher cost.

A thorough assessment of your specific symptoms and needs with your hand therapist will lead you to the right ring(s) to fit your lifestyle.

Thumbs are the most common type of trigger finger in the pediatric population. Contrarily to adults, it is not an overus...
03/17/2026

Thumbs are the most common type of trigger finger in the pediatric population. Contrarily to adults, it is not an overuse injury but a congenital predisposition which usually presents itself before age 3. Conservative treatment via splinting can be successful in mild cases but once the thumb is locked in position, surgery is often required. Hand therapy can support recovery afterwards with splinting and scar management.

Stenosing tenosynovitis, more commonly known as trigger finger, is an overuse condition frequently treated by hand ther...
03/12/2026

Stenosing tenosynovitis, more commonly known as trigger finger, is an overuse condition frequently treated by hand therapists. Conservative treatment is generally successful, with few cases requiring corticosteroid injection or surgery. Treatment is quite simple with immobilization via splinting being the cornerstone of a successful outcome. If you'd like to learn more about it, head to the link in bio to read our trigger finger blog post.

Today's blog highlights De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a condition caused by repetitive thumb use from activities like rac...
03/04/2026

Today's blog highlights De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a condition caused by repetitive thumb use from activities like racquet sports, typing/mousing or caring for a baby. Check out our link in bio to learn more.

About 45% of pregnant or post-partum women suffers from hand on wrist pain. De Quervain's tenosynovitis, commonly known ...
02/25/2026

About 45% of pregnant or post-partum women suffers from hand on wrist pain. De Quervain's tenosynovitis, commonly known as Mommy's thumb, is one of the most common conditions affecting this population and can quickly become debilitating as the need to care for a baby is constant.

The pain is due to inflammation of 2 tendons responsible for thumb movement which are located on the thumb side of the wrist (APL and EPB). They are active when the thumb is out, away from the hand, which is a movement repetitively done to hold a baby, breastfeed, bottle feed and more.

New moms are too often told that symptoms will go away as the baby gets older and caring and carrying needs decrease and to just "wait it out". There is however a lot that a hand therapist can do to help minimize symptoms. From ergonomics, activity modification, splinting and targeted exercises, a hand therapist can develop a realistic and effective treatment plan to allow you to care for your baby with the least possible amount of discomfort.

Parents of little ones, this one is for you! Caring for a newborn is the most magical and the most exhausting role. New ...
02/19/2026

Parents of little ones, this one is for you! Caring for a newborn is the most magical and the most exhausting role. New parents use their hands for holding, bouncing, feeding, soothing, cleaning and much more. Hand and wrist pain accounts for the 2nd most common musculoskeletal complaints in pregnant and post-partum women. We gathered a few tips to help keep your hands healthy as you navigate this new chapter of your life.

Often overlooked, proprioception training is a crucial part of wrist rehabilitation. A misalignment between the feedback...
02/12/2026

Often overlooked, proprioception training is a crucial part of wrist rehabilitation. A misalignment between the feedback from mechanoreceptors in the wrist and visual or tactile feedback can even lead to chronic pain. Proprioception exercises can be as simple as throwing and catching a ball or as advanced balancing a slosh pipe, depending on your level of impairment.

As a follow up to our FOOSH post, head to our blog to learn more about what to expect after a broken wrist and what the ...
02/05/2026

As a follow up to our FOOSH post, head to our blog to learn more about what to expect after a broken wrist and what the recovery might look like.

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