Articles on Hand and Wrist Injuries
Below are some articles that were published in "The Physical Therapy Times", a publication of Physical Therapy at Briarcliff & Jefferson Valley P.C. If you are interested in receiving our newsletter directly by e-mail, please contact us.

RSD Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, also known as RSD, is a condition of burning pain, stiffness, swelling, and discoloration of the hand. RSD includes other medical diagnoses such as casualgia, Sudeck's atrophy, and shoulder-hand syndrome.

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME CTS is a common source of hand numbness and pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the more common overuse injuries occurring today.   Repetitive Strain Injury Causes and Treatment Repetitive strain injuries (“RSI”) are caused by many factors including physical fitness, muscle tension, individual work habits, stress, long hours, lack of breaks, poor ergonomics, and poor static posture. Individuals who perform repetitive alternating movements over extended periods of time, under conditions of high levels of stress, and productivity may develop chronic RSI.