First Aid Mastery: Burn Care, CPR & Injury Management Guide

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Hand, Wrist and Finger Injuries

Hand and Finger Stretches

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sarka-Jonae Miller

Unless you are a juggler or pianist, you probably don't consider stretching your hands and fingers. But their muscles can become tense and lose range of motion like any other muscles, especially after an injury.

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How to Remove Swelling in the Hands

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sarka-Jonae Miller

Swelling in the hands can have many different causes. If only one hand is swollen and you recently injured it, there's a possibility that one or more of the 27 hand muscles is broken. See a doctor if you think this is the case. Swelling indicates increased fluid retention between the cells of the hand.

Sarka-Jonae Miller has been a freelance writer and editor since 2003. She was a personal trainer for four years with certifications from AFAA and NASM. Miller also worked at 24 Hour Fitness, LA Fitness and as a mobile trainer. Her career in the fitness industry begin in 2000 as a martial arts, yoga and group exercise instructor. She graduated cum laude from Syracuse University.