Treatments
This is your ultimate resource for ideas on treating a variety of hand therapy patient needs. These posts will help when you want some new ideas or are looking for suggestions for your case load. Modalities, manual therapy, functional tasks and home programming are all covered in this discussion of treatment planning.
The Role of Sensory Re-education After Nerve Injury
Priya, B. A. (2012). Effectiveness of Sensory Re-education after Nerve Repair (Median or Ulnar Nerve) at the Wrist Level. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, 6(3), 62–68. The Skinny The human nervous system is…
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Outcomes of Dorsal Bridging Plates
Outcomes of Dorsal Bridging Plates Fares, A. B., Childs, B. R., Polmear, M. M., Clark, D. M., Nesti, L. J., & Dunn, J. C. (2021). Dorsal Bridge Plate for Distal Radius Fractures: A Systematic Review.…
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7 Tips for your Osteo Arthritis Patients!
7 Tips for your OA Patients! Managing Osteoarthritis in the Hand Our hands are one of the most intricate structures in the human body. They are composed of a network of tendons, ligaments, and nerves…
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Top 6 treatments for Pinky Fractures
Clients who have experienced a fracture of the finger or hand often find it difficult to participate in meaningful occupations. Everyday tasks from grasping items, cutting food, taking lids off containers, turning keys, and many…
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Increase Shoulder Range by Improving Scapulohumeral Rhythm
Scapulohumeral rhythm is often the key component when treating shoulder conditions and the lack of total shoulder range of motion. This may also be a critical component to prevent shoulder conditions during the rehabilitation of…
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