When you have a sprained thumb, it will be because of a torn UCL most of the time. The UCL is divided into two sections: the accessory collateral ligament (ACL) and the proper collateral ligament (PCL). These two parts work together to keep your thumb base stable. You also have a rad...
I sprained my thumb a few days ago. After I put an ice pack on it, I went to the pharmacy and picked up a finger splint. I had some pain before I put the splint on but not after. Using a splint is great because it keeps the finger immobile while it heals. So it's not possib...
What is the treatment for nosebleeds? Most people who develop nose bleeding can handle the problem without the need for treatment by a healthcare professional if they follow the step-by-step first aid recommendations below on how to stop a nosebleed: Lean forward slightly with the head tilted...
These bandage wraps are typically used to treatsprains and strains. But, they can also help to keep a body part stabilized, such as when there has been arib fracture. The bandages may also be used to prevent or treat the build-up of fluid in the lower legs, known asedema.1 This artic...
Below, we've updated the rankings, and our NFL Nation reporters shared a progress report for how every team is doing at quarterback so far this season. Some teams are struggling to produce points, and others have lost their starting quarterbacks to injury, so where does every...
Work on each toe by squeezing it firmly and carefully stretch each toe with a mild pull. Put pressure down the sole’s center and lines using one thumb on top of the other. Then, using your fingertips, stroke around the ankles up towards the leg and glide slowly back to the ankles. ...
Examples: Sprained Ankle; Fear of Spiders; Concussion; Debilitating Self-Doubt Boosts: A boost is a temporary aspect that you get to use once (see "What Do You Do With Aspects?" next), then it vanishes. Unused boosts vanish when the scene they were created in is over or when the ...
Even those who are not currently ambidextrous are only one sprained wrist away from needing a weak-hand carry method. An extra, non-gun compartment, so you have somewhere to place your wallet and other non-gun stuff. If you carry a fanny pack and also have visible bulges in other ...
The Norditropin FlexPro pen was designed and created to be easy to handle, and they require very little thumb reach which makes it much easier to administer the self-injection. A simple "click" will let you know that the medication has been injected from the pen. This convenience of ...
Applying clean adhesive bandages (Band-Aids™) is an important part of hygienic wound care for minor cuts and scrapes. Removing the bandage, however, is not always a pleasant process. Don't skip applying a bandage to avoid the pain of...