The Hand to Shoulder Solution
Your new resource for hand, shoulder, and elbow pain. Together, we are giving pain the middle finger and gaining knowledge to live a better, pain-free life!
Discover what might be causing pain in your fingers, pain in your hand, pain in your wrist, pain in your arm, pain in your elbow, pain in your shoulder.
Learn about your body, arthritis, tendinitis, tennis elbow, fractures, golfer's elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Hosted by Carl Petitto, OT, CHT, and Certified Hand Therapist specializing in orthopedic conditions of the hand to shoulder. Also an expert in fabricating custom orthotics.
Podcasting since 2024 • 43 episodes
The Hand to Shoulder Solution
Latest Episodes
Ep 43: Funny Bones Aren't Funny: A Guide to Elbow Mechanics
The elbow plays a critical role in daily movements and needs proper care to maintain optimal function and prevent injury.• Three joints in the elbow allow for bending and turning palms up/down• The ulnar nerve runs through the insid...
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Ep 42: Self-Diagnosis Guide: Is Your Wrist Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Tingling and numbness and what to do.
Carl Petito, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, explains what carpal tunnel syndrome is and how to test yourself for it at home. He details the anatomical structures involved and why prompt medical attention is crucial for ...
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Ep 41: Thumb Side Wrist Pain: Understand and Treat Thumb Tendonitis Before Surgery Becomes Necessary
Thumb pain? Keep reading, watch this video, and subscribe for more tips! Thumb tendonitis (De Quervain's tenosynovitis) is a common condition affecting tendons on the thumb side of the wrist that requires immediate attention to prev...
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Ep 40: Loosening Stiff Joints: Reclaiming Movement in Arthritic Hands
Arthritis and stiffness in the hands and fingers can severely limit mobility and function over time, but proper stretching techniques can help restore range of motion and reduce pain. We explore effective methods for stretching fingers and wris...
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Ep 39: Hand and Wrist Stiffness? Exercises for Recovery After Injury or Surgery
Stiffness in the hand, wrist, and forearm commonly occurs after injuries, surgeries, or immobilization, and requires specific rehabilitation techniques to restore healthy movement. Understanding the science behind tissue recovery and proper str...
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