Swan neck deformity is a hand deformity in which your fingers are bent abnormally. Your finger’s middle joint bends back more than usual. The tip of your finger is bent down. Swan neck deformity only ...

Mallet finger, also known as baseball finger, is an injury to the last joint on your finger that causes a deformity where the finger appears crooked or drooping. Mallet finger is most often caused by ...

Grip strength exercises for men over 55, from trainer TJ Pierce, to restore hand power, posture, and daily function.

Climbers tend to be hyper-focused on training their finger and pulling strength, at the expense of antagonist muscle groups, mobility, and recovery. With gyms closed or at limited capacity, more ...

Finger joint pain can affect a person’s everyday activities and may have several causes. It is common for swelling and stiffness to accompany finger joint pain. Some people experience finger joint ...

Dear Doctor K: My finger hurts. When I try to bend and straighten it, it feels like it's catching. What's going on? Dear Reader: It sounds like you have trigger finger. This common condition is named ...

TOKYO — The hands make all the difference. Small tendons in the fingers must be strengthened and thickened over the course of years, all the better to dangle from a narrow ledge. Nails must be clipped ...

Finger pain is definitely an occupational hazard when you’re a guitar player. Aside from typing on phones and computer keyboards, most of us aren’t used to the manual dexterity you need to play notes, ...