How important are healthy hands? Let’s think of a few things you may have already done today with your hands: pulled back a blanket, turned on the shower – then made a slight adjustment because it was a little too warm, held the leash while walking your pet, poured some coffee, held a baby, turned the keys to start your car. There are so many things we take for granted that we do with our hands, until we have an injury that makes us feel helpless.