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Condition Spotlight: Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Upper Extremity by Amy Eckert, Occupational Therapist Doctoral Candidate, OTS

March 10, 2022

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that affects joints by means of inflammation, bone erosion, and joint deformity in the hands along with other associated body systems. RA is a chronic inflammatory disorder that attacks tissue in the joints and is not from general wear-and-tear in comparison to Osteoarthritis. … Continued

Osteoarthritis of the Hands, What is it? by Amy Eckert, Occupational Therapist Doctoral Candidate, OTS

March 3, 2022

By Alexa Trujillo OTD, OTR/L

What is Osteoarthritis of the Hands? Osteoarthritis (OA) can occur in the hands when the cartilage between the bones wear down over time due to wear and tear contributing to pain and anatomical changes to the hand. OA cannot be corrected but progression of the cartilage loss can be slowed down and pain/joint function can … Continued

Condition Spotlight: Trigger Finger by Amy Eckert, Occupational Therapist Doctoral Candidate, OTS

February 25, 2022

By Alexa Trujillo OTD, OTR/L

What is Trigger Finger? Trigger finger is the inflammation of the tendon or tendon sheath on the palm side of the finger which catches when the finger moves from a bent position to straight position. This motion of straightening the finger can create a popping sound along with pain when the finger catches. Trigger finger … Continued

What IS Hand Therapy?

December 29, 2021

By Alexa Trujillo OTD, OTR/L

At Colorado Springs Therapy Center (CSTC), our occupational therapists (OT’s) offer advanced hand therapy rehabilitation services. We are a private practice center and provide innovative hand therapy in an outpatient setting. We serve our clients at two locations, one in Northern Colorado Springs, and the other in Southern Colorado Springs. Hand Therapy is a general … Continued

Did you Make it Through January?

January 30, 2020

By CSTherapy

I'm not sure about y'all but this month was LONG. Here are some more ideas to help you kickstart February and keep your kids moving and entertained! More Vegetables. Yum! Find out what your child's favorite vegetable is and cook a meal including it. Then challenge your child to try a new vegetable or one … Continued

Condition Spotlight: Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Upper Extremity by Amy Eckert, Occupational Therapist Doctoral Candidate, OTS

Osteoarthritis of the Hands, What is it? by Amy Eckert, Occupational Therapist Doctoral Candidate, OTS

Condition Spotlight: Trigger Finger by Amy Eckert, Occupational Therapist Doctoral Candidate, OTS

What IS Hand Therapy?

Did you Make it Through January?

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