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HFL_Caring For Your Hands While Caring For Your Baby

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Caring For Your Hands While Caring For Your Baby

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, we wanted to share some tips with all the moms out there! Whether you’re a first-time mom or caring for multiple children at once, it is important to make sure you are taking care of your hands while taking care of your baby.

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Caring for Your Hands While Caring for Your Baby

It is no secret that a mother’s hands take quite the toll – from cradling, to babywipes, to bath time, to the inevitable, seemingly endlesscleaningyouhavetodothroughouttheday…yourhands end up going through a lot! Because of this, we’re sharing some tips for keepingyour hands happyand healthy, evenwhenyou’re busy making sure your baby is happy and healthy. Common Aches and Pains for Moms De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis This condition is also known as “Mommy Thumb” or “Mommy Wrist.” It is a painful swelling of tendons on the thumb-side of the wrist, which can cause pain when moving the thumb or wrist. It occurs from putting strain on the wrists and hands, which can be due to cradling, holding, and picking upyour little

one – because, let’s face it, that’s how new moms spend most of their time!This is a normal condition that manynewmother’s experience – in fact, upper extremity surgeon Dr. Michelle G. Carlson, MD, states that approximately 90% of people who develop De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis are new mothers. Fortunately, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis can be treated and even avoided. According to Dr. Carlson, there are a couple ways to prevent the condition from occurring in the first place: ”Instead of picking your baby up under the arms, try to scoop him up by lifting under his bottom. Keep the palm of your hand up. If you’re nursing, be careful to use a pillow for support so that the full weight of baby’s head isn’t resting in your hand.”

If you notice pain, holding ice to the affected area or bracing the painful wrist can also help bring some relief.

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Contact Hands for Living! If the home remedies listed above don’t do the trick for preventing or treating pain, we will helpyou find relief at Hands for Living. Our certified hand therapists will assess your condition and create a specialized treatment plan for your needs. Pain from specific conditions, such as De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis or CarpalTunnel Syndrome can often be relieved through massage therapy,gentleguidedexercises,orcustom orthotics that can be fitted for you at our clinic. As a newmother,you shouldn’t be worried about hand, wrist, or arm pain – all you should be worried about is caring for your bundle of joy! At Hands for Living, we’ll get your hands back on track, so you can get back to doing what matters – taking care of your family’s newest addition. To find out more about how we can help you care for your hands, call us at 425-368-7943 or visit us online at www.handsforliving.com.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Much like De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can develop due to pressure put on the wrists, hands, and arms. This condition occurs when the median nerve in the wrist becomes pinched, resulting in numbness, tingling, swelling, or pain. It is commonly felt in the wrist, but can also be felt in the forearms and fingers, as well. It is most common to feel pain from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at night while you are preparing to sleep, but it may also occur throughout the day whileyou are going aboutyour dailytasks. Many new mothers who develop carpal tunnel syndrome report noticing a weaker gripintheirhands,andincreasedclumsiness with dropping things. Carpal Tunnel Syndromecanbetreatedwithawristbrace and can be avoided by doing occasional wrist exercises throughout the day.

Dry, Cracked Hands. As a new mother, there is a lot of cleaning that goes on throughout the day surrounding your little one – dirty dishes, dirty clothes, dirty diapers… all of which can lead to dried-out and cracked hands if you count the number of times you wash them throughout the day. A good rule of thumb is to moisturize your hands after every wash, especially when you are making constant trips to the sink. Deep moisturizers intended for dehydrated or severelydryskin will work best in soothing your skin and treating the problem. If needed, you can talk to your doctor about a prescription cream if dryness doesn’t go away. In extreme cases, dried out skin may even turn into an inflamed condition called “dermatitis,” which can be treated through hydrocortisone cream.

Welcome, Hilary!

We are pleased to announce that Hilary Noe, OTR/L, CHT has joined our team! She is averyexperienced hand therapist, as well as a hiker, gardener, and scuba diver. Hilary helps people find self-care techniques that can be completed at home to make clinic treatment most effective. Hilary began her career as an occupational therapist working in geriatric and hospital inpatient rehabilitation. In 2004, she jumped at the opportunity to specialize in hand therapy. She earned her Certification in Hand Therapy in 2009. While the upper extremity (and the wrist in particular) have been her focus since, she continues to draw on skills fostered in the earlyyears of her career as an inpatient OT. During her time as a hand therapist, Hilaryhas sought continuing education and collaboration to expand her practice skills. She uses manual therapy, Graston Technique, ergonomic assessment and the fabrication of custom orthoses, as well as practical tips and tricks to get her clients back to living! Outside of the clinic, she enjoys hiking, skiing and travel to lesser- known places with her husband. She is aMaster Scuba Diver and has completed over 250 dives. During the summer she puts her interest in gardening to work by growing vegetables for a local food pantry.

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“I will forever appreciate their help in getting my daughter back to full use of her hand.” “ My daughter came here for therapy for several weeks after severing 2 tendons in her thumb. JoAnn and Helen were wonderful, the receptionist (Melissa) was always very warm and very helpful. We 100% recommend them, and will forever appreciate their help in getting my daughter back to full use of her hand. Thank you!” - Diana B.

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A ONE DAY SPECIAL OFFER FOR ALL PRESENT AND PAST PATIENTS OF Hands for Living

Dear Valued Client, 2019 marks Hands for Living’s 8th year of serving our valued clients! We want to do something special to celebrate! This is our BIG THANK YOU for allowing us to serve you. To thank you, our valued clients, we are having a day of completely Free Exams for:

•All past clients who have not been seen in therapy in more than 3 months •All present clients who have another problem currently not being treated

•All loved ones, family, friends, neighbors and co-workers of our past and present patients If you are a past or present patient, then call 425-368-7943 to schedule your Free Exam. If you are referring a friend or family member, give them the certificate included in this letter and have them call 425-368-7943 to schedule their Free Exam. The day of Free Exams will be on: TUESDAY, MAY 21ST FROM 11:00 AM TO 3:15 PM The Free Exam consists of a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with one of our Hand Therapists. The therapist will talk with you about the history of your problem. They will take measurements to test how well you are moving and to test your strength. After a thorough exam, they will give you a written copy of: 1. The cause of your pain or problem. 2. A plan for successful treatment. The appointments are free but are limited as each OT only has 7 available spots. Call 425-368-7943 now to schedule your Free Exam. For the first time, JoAnn Keller is available to video conference with you for this event, via secure video conference. This is available only for people with hand, elbow or wrist concerns. The Free Exam is ideal for people suffering with:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents

• Hand and Wrist Pain • Elbow Pain • Work Injuries

• Shoulder Pain • Arthritis • Tendonitis

If you are having pain or problems with day to day activities such as cooking, dressing, opening bottles/ jars, sleeping, work hobbies or sports, then this is an excellent opportunity to see one of our world-class therapists and find out the cause of your problem.

Call 425-368-7943 to schedule your Free Exam for May 21st. Sincerely, JoAnn Keller, Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist

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• WHAT YOU GET: FREE 30-Minute One-on-One Appointment with One of Our Hand Therapists • WHEN: Tuesday, May 21st, 11:00 AM to 3:15 PM • WHY: Help You Enjoy Life Again Pain-Free! • WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Call 425-368-7943

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Now Is The Time To Get Back to a Pain-Free Life!

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