Week 6 NFL Injury Spotlight: Justin Fields with a dislocated thumb

Published October 20, 2023 | Posted in NFL Injury Spotlight.

    Justin Fields, quarterback for Chicago Bears, dislocated his R thumb during the 3rd  quarter against the Vikings this past weekend. Fields’s R hand is his throwing hand. So why is the thumb so important? The thumb is crucial to most hand motions. These motions include gripping, hand opposition, flexion, extension, abduction and adduction. The …

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Are You Feeling Dizzy?

Published April 19, 2021 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.

There are many reasons someone can feel dizzy. Vertigo, vestibular dysfunction, concussion, and many more. Many people can experience a sudden onset of vertigo during change of season. Seasonal allergies can affect our sinus cavities, which can cause a fluid imbalance leading to acute vertigo symptoms. These symptoms can make you feel dizzy, unsteady, or …

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