Have you heard of Mallet Finger? This common injury might not sound or look like the most pleasant of conditions, but the good news is that it’s almost always uncomplicated to treat and heal. Here at Creekside, we feel privileged to have the East Kootenays’ only Certified Hand Therapist (and our co-owner!) Kari Loftsgard as a part of our team: she’s truly an expert at treating all kinds of hand and arm injuries, including this one!
Read MoreIt’s hard to imagine going through our days without the regular use of our hands, and their function can be something we take for granted until something impairs it. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – a very common condition which you’ve likely heard of – can, unfortunately, do exactly that. The team at Creekside is committed to helping you heal from this irritating condition, so you can get back to life!
Read MoreSki pass tagged to your snowpants? Check. Doing your annual dance for the snow gods? Check. But before you hit the slopes, we want to tell you about a common injury that happens on the ski hill: Skier’s Thumb! (Oh, and don’t stop reading there, all you snowboarders: you can be at risk, too!)
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