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.
Episodes
59 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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Ep 38: What's Really Happening When Your Thumb Hurts? How to Test for Thumb Tendonitis
Thumb tendonitis causes pain on the thumb side of your wrist due to inflammation of tendons that connect forearm muscles to the thumb. This common condition affects barbers, new mothers, and others who perform repetitive thumb movements, often ...
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Ep 37: Numb Fingers? How to Test Yourself for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Home
Are your fingers going numb at night? That tingling sensation might be carpal tunnel syndrome. As a board-certified hand therapist, I've seen countless patients suffering needlessly because they didn't recognize the early warning signs or were ...
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Ep 36: Beyond the Rotator Cuff: Maximizing Shoulder Health & Preventing Injury
Your shoulder functions like a golf ball balanced on a tee - a design that prioritizes mobility over stability. This episode reveals how this unique structure creates both remarkable freedom of movement and vulnerability to injury. You'll disco...
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EP: 35 The 5-Minute Prep That Will Change Your Healthcare Experience - Preparing for your Doctor's visit
Ever feel rushed during healthcare appointments or wonder why your provider seems to be playing detective? That's exactly what we're addressing in this episode of The Hand-to-Shoulder Solution.Healthcare visits are investigations, and y...
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