Tanya Coats Occupational Therapy

30/01/2023

16/12/2022

🇿🇦 “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

- Nelson Mandela

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07/04/2022

Ulnar Neuropathy, also known as Cubital tunnel syndrome is an irritation of the ulnar nerve at the cubital tunnel. This is commonly caused by repetitive or sustained elbow flexion – such as with large amounts of computer use, phone use or gaming.

Read more in this weeks article:
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Also known as Cubital tunnel syndrome is an irritation of the ulnar nerve at the cubital tunnel.

04/04/2022

April 4th is Vitamin C Day!!! 🍊
Did you know: Vitamin C is important for healthy bones. Vitamin C is essential to the formation of collagen, the foundation that bone mineralization is built on. Studies have associated increased vitamin C levels with greater bone density. Get your vitamin C in! 😃

31/03/2022

I think I have a hand fracture, what do I do now?
If you have fallen on an outstretched hand, and are not sure if you have fractured your bones, here are some signs to look for.
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If you have fallen on an outstretched hand, and are not sure if you have fractured your bones, here are some signs to look for.

25/03/2022

Correcting your workstation set up can help to reduce or prevent wrist strain often associated with poor desk posture and typing technique. If wrist pain persists, we recommend booking an appointment with one of our hand therapists to assess exactly what is causing your pain.

Depending on the nature of the pain, treatment may include customised splinting to assist with pain management, manual therapy and a personalised exercise program.
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Correcting your workstation set up can help to reduce or prevent wrist strain often associated with poor desk posture and typing technique.

16/03/2022

Many people have heard of certain common conditions that affect the hand. They may even know the symptoms of those conditions and certain ways to treat the problems. However, I find that very few of my patients actually understand what is happening inside their body to produce a given problem or set of symptoms. Hopefully, this article will give you a clearer picture of the anatomy and pathophysiology involved in the condition commonly known as trigger finger, while briefly discussing causes and treatment options.
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In this article will give you a clearer picture of the anatomy and pathophysiology involved in the condition commonly known as trigger finger

11/03/2022

No, Watching Grey's Anatomy doesn't count! 😅

08/03/2022

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! 👩🏾‍🦰
This year’s theme - - spotlights the individual and collective biases against women that fuel gender inequality, and asks the world to call out instances of bias against women in the workplace, at school and at home.

The campaign asks that people show their support for this year’s theme by posting selfies to social media posing with their arms crossed along with the hashtags and .
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme

02/03/2022

Choosing a hand therapist to help with any ailment related to the hand or upper extremities is your best bet towards healing successfully.
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📱072 556 1921 or ✉️ info@tanyacoats.co.za⠀⠀⠀
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Choosing a hand specialist to help with any ailment related to the hand or upper extremities is your best bet towards healing successfully.

23/02/2022

Congratulations to Tygerberghospital on becoming the first government hospital in South Africa to successfully perform a robot-assisted surgery on Tuesday, 22 February.

The introduction of this advanced technology is a first for both patient care and surgical innovation in the country’s state health system.

The Western Cape’s Department of Health launched the Robotics Surgeries at Groote Schuur Hospital in October 2021. At the time of the launch, the Department indicated that it was the first of its kind in Africa and would save time as it caught up with the huge backlog they currently have.

23/02/2022

🎾 It's National Play Tennis Day!!! 🎾
Wrist injuries in tennis players are, unfortunately, very common and can result from a single traumatic event or from chronic repetitive motions. Read more in this weeks article about this and what to do!
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Alternatively you can book an appointment online.

Wrist injuries in tennis players are, unfortunately, very common and can result from a single traumatic event or from chronic repetitive motions. Read more in this article

16/02/2022

Regaining movement in stiff joints requires skillful application. It is very often not the expected quick fix, but an exercise in sticktivity and resilience.

These are my top 5 tips for stretching after an injury.
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Regaining movement in stiff joints requires skillful application. It is very often not the expected quick fix, but an exercise in sticktivity and resilience. These are my top 5 tips for stretching after an injury

10/02/2022

Cracking your knuckles is probably harmless. Based on current research, there doesn’t appear to be any significant adverse effects from cracking your knuckles or clear evidence that the practice leads to decreased hand function or conditions like arthritis.

Cracking your knuckles shouldn’t cause injury. If you find that you have painful hands, swelling or a noticeable change in the shape of the joint, these are signs that you should seek the advice of a health professional.

Cracking your knuckles is probably harmless. Based on current research, there doesn’t appear to be any significant adverse effects from cracking your knuckles

01/02/2022

Can you believe it? We are 4 today! 🥳🥳
It's been an incredible journey so far. But as with any journey, who you travel with makes all the the difference!

Here's to everyone who has supported us over the last 4 years, and to many more years to come!🥂

Gauteng Orthopaedic Associates