Rock climbing increases the risk of developing Dupuytren’s contracture, a thickening and tightening of the tissues in the palm of the hand.
Read MoreHere we share our knowledge of the extensor digitorum muscle, its referral pattern, and how to self assess whether your finger pain is related to this muscle. If it is, the following could help you finally find relief from your nagging finger knuckle pain.
Read MoreIf you're experiencing knee pain, then quad dominance could be a contributing factor. We'll share a simple and effective ways to self-assess and self-treat this common issue.
Read MoreGrassroots now offers physical therapy and wellness consultations via telehealth. Nine states in addition to Utah and new service offerings make working with us more accessible than ever.
Read MoreWe value education and transparency, so we’ll explain in more detail why we don’t directly network with insurance providers. We want to give you the information you’ll need to navigate the tricky world of insurance, including seeking reimbursement for yourself if your plan covers it.
Read MoreIn the second installment of the Knowledge Quest, BD Athlete Sam Elias and DPT Esther Smith dive deeper into the training involved in rebuilding our core, rehabbing injury, and breaking through grade plateaus with this newfound understanding.
Read MoreEsther Smith, DPT of Grassroots Physical Therapy, and BD Athlete Sam Elias share how knowledge of human anatomy and body mechanics can help us climb stronger and resolve injury.
Read MoreThere are many different taping techniques out there to support healing finger injuries. Here we outline some of our favorite therapeutic taping methods.
Read MoreDo you have intermittent pain that has almost become your new normal? What does it mean when something hurts? Have you bought into the slogan “no pain no gain?” What do you know about tissue swelling?
Read MoreThe hangboard is often thought of as an apparatus that can strain the tendons in your fingers. In this installment of the Hang Right series, Physical Therapist Esther Smith explains how the hangboard is actually the perfect rehabilitation tool to heal nagging finger injuries.
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