The median nerve and lots of tendons operate from the forearm to your hand through a small space in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. When this little distance narrows even further, resulting in discomfort and pain in the hand and wrist, you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). In this post, we briefly examine the…
Hogtown, The Big Smoke, T.O; whatever you call Toronto, there’s no doubt that it’s a special kind of city. However, it’s easy to forget how big and unique Canada’s largest city really is if you live or work in the heart of the everyday hustle and bustle. However, your perspective on the normal, run-of-the-mill city…
The back is one of the most commonly injured body parts in sports, right up there with the knees and the ankles. A back injury is no fun, can be very painful and might mean an extended stay in bed, not to mention a hiatus from the sport you love. Here are six possible threats…
Baseball has a long tradition of sportsmanship, producing entertaining games and, unfortunately, ankle injuries. In fact, almost one in every 10 injuries in college baseball involves the ankle. There are plenty of reasons why baseball players are at risk of incurring these sprains, strains and breaks. However, there is also reason for optimism and lots…
An ankle injury is just about the most devastating health issue for runners. It can be a notoriously persistent type of injury, and that’s before you stretch your joints to the limit as a runner. However, if you are a runner and have suffered from an ankle injury, hope is not lost. Below are five…
Knee injuries like sprains, tears and tendonitis account for at least 13 percent of basketball injuries. This incidence of knee injuries implies that orthopedic supports are critical to keeping good health and recovering from injuries. In this informative article, we explain how to choose the best knee brace for basketball players based on the kind…
If you’ve ever played a sport or taken up an active hobby, the chances are you’ve come face-to-face with cold therapy. Whether it’s the image of your favorite fictional athlete lowering himself or herself into a vat of icy water or the memory of sitting on the bench tightly clenching an ice pack to a…
Tennis elbow is the more commonly used name for lateral epicondylitis, which is a repetitive stress injury that occurs usually a result of repetitive movements of the wrist and arm. One example of this is when a baseball pitcher throws inning after inning of fastballs. Another could be a factory worker stationed on the assembly…
Dunbar Medical is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to be the official supplier of medical products to the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Toronto Rock. As the official supplier, Dunbar Medical will be responsible for providing the Toronto Rock with the medical equipment and supplies needed to keep their players in peak condition…
If you’ve had the misfortune of experiencing an ankle sprain, you know that it can wreak havoc on your body and quality of life. It is extremely important to pay special attention to properly recovering from a sprain, consult a medical expert and be diligent in your recovery program. We have divided the recovery process into…