WATERLOO - At age 9, Shelley Kennedy suffered a stroke due to a rare muscular disease. Although her parents and doctors worried that the youngster might not walk or talk again, Kennedy, now 31, never ...

A splint is a piece of medical equipment used to keep an injured body part from moving and to protect it from any further damage. Placed properly, a rigid splint will help ease the pain of an injury ...

Lauren Tyndall was diving into third base during a pre-season practice session when it happened. “The girl at the base swept it with her glove, and it broke my right pinkie just above the knuckle,” ...

A North East physiotherapist’s ingenuity is poised to help improve the lives of thousands of people across the UK suffering limited use in their hands due to debilitating medical conditions. Louis ...

After a long day on the job, tired minds and sore feet look forward to a long night of rejuvenating rest. A new study finds that nocturnal rest can do a world of good for your hands and wrists too, ...