Mike interviews Michelle Coil (Occupational Therapist) about common hand problems including Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Arthritis & More.

Michelle is a compassionate and experienced Occupational therapist and certified hand therapist with additional certifications as an Ergonomic assessment specialist and Professional yoga therapist.

With nearly 20 years of experience, Michelle’s passion is to empower, support, and reach more people affected by hand and arm injuries.

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Time Stamps:

00:08 Michelle Introduction

00:47 Michelle’s Background

06:57 Virtual Hand Care Website

10:32 What is Carpel Tunnel?

15:50 What parts of the hand are affected first with carpel tunnel?

16:58 What Is Nerve Gliding/Flossing?

23:04 What are some treatments for Carpel Tunnel?

24:50 Carpel Tunnel Release Surgery?

26:20 Driving & Carpel Tunnel?

27:20 Numbness in pinky and ring finger?

28:26 Treatment for Cubital Tunnel

30:56 Golfers Elbow or Cubital Tunnel?

31:35 What is Trigger Finger?

35:23 What causes Trigger Finger?

36:25 Trigger Finger treatment options

39:34 Does Hitchhikers thumb lead to trigger finger/thumb?

41:48 Dupatrins treatment

43:55 Osteoarthritis of the hands!

47:30 Best option for moist heat?

49:51 What should I avoid with osteoarthritis of the hands?

52:48 Best exercises for osteoarthritis of the hands

54:34 Where to find Virtual Hand Care?

55:10 30-Day thumb program!