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Handlebar Palsy: A cause & intervention for ulnar neuropathy.

Jul 28, 20214 min read

Handlebar Palsy: A cause & intervention for ulnar neuropathy.

Written by April Meyer, MOTR/L Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellow ‘20/’21 For the past year, I’ve been training to ride my bike 3,100 miles...

Mirella Deisher, OTD, CHT

Oct 27, 20202 min read

Yoga for Upper Quarter Rehabilitation

Written by Linda Kochan, OTR/L Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellow ‘20/’21 I recently had the opportunity to utilize yoga elements to treat...

Tommy John Injury Prevention: From a Former Pitcher, Patient, and now, Therapist.

Mirella Deisher, OTD, CHT

Oct 6, 20204 min read

Tommy John Injury Prevention: From a Former Pitcher, Patient, and now, Therapist.

Written by: Greg Harris, OTR/L, CSCS, TSAC-F Virtual Hand to Shoulder Institute Therapy Fellow ‘21 As the post-MLB season approaches, and...

Parenting Pains: A Hand Therapist & Mom’s Guide to Parenting Ergonomics

Mirella Deisher, OTD, CHT

Aug 31, 20204 min read

Parenting Pains: A Hand Therapist & Mom’s Guide to Parenting Ergonomics

Written by: Shamaine Soh, OT Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellow Singapore Caring for a young child can be the most rewarding job, but it can...

Wound Healing: Good Food for Good Healing

Mirella Deisher, OTD, CHT

Jul 14, 20205 min read

Wound Healing: Good Food for Good Healing

Written by Gillian Gavaghan, OT Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellow'20/'21 Introduction We’ve all heard the many sayings relating to food and...

Prevention of Swimmer’s Shoulder in Young Athletes

Mirella Deisher, OTD, CHT

Jul 2, 20205 min read

Prevention of Swimmer’s Shoulder in Young Athletes

Written by Susan Romano-Silva, MS, OTR/L, BCP Virtual Hand to Shoulder Institute Therapy Fellow ‘20 Now that it’s summer kids will likely...

The Elusive Home Exercise Program: Integrating Therapy Exercises Into Your Life

Mirella Deisher, OTD, CHT

May 1, 20203 min read

The Elusive Home Exercise Program: Integrating Therapy Exercises Into Your Life

Written by Brittney Moreis, MS, OTR/L Virtual Hand to Shoulder Therapy Fellow ‘20 “Just simply add these 5 exercises into your day, 5...

What a Virtual Hand to Shoulder Therapist Can Offer That “Dr. Google” Cannot.

Mirella Deisher, OTD, CHT

Apr 27, 20202 min read

What a Virtual Hand to Shoulder Therapist Can Offer That “Dr. Google” Cannot.

We all love the ease of “Dr. Google”. I’ve searched for everything from, “Why is my toddler refusing to poop?” to “Why does my knee hurt...

Is Staying at Home Becoming a Pain in the Hand?

Mirella Deisher, OTD, CHT

Apr 10, 20206 min read

Is Staying at Home Becoming a Pain in the Hand?

Written by: Vanessa Truxal, MS, OTR/L Virtual Hand to Shoulder Therapy Fellow '20 It’s 10am. I am rapidly typing out an email to my...

Winter is coming! Learn hand safety tips for snow blower use.

Mirella Deisher, OTD, CHT

Oct 28, 20191 min read

Winter is coming! Learn hand safety tips for snow blower use.

I've had a number of patients that have had serious injuries related to the use of snow blowers. So here are some key injury prevention...

Little Musicians: Perspectives from a Mom & Hand Therapist

Mirella Deisher, OTD, CHT

Oct 28, 20192 min read

Little Musicians: Perspectives from a Mom & Hand Therapist

When my 7-year-old daughter started her foray into the world of music my goal was simply to enhance her cultural development. However...

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