Wrist Strength
October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This HEP covers exercises for wrist strengthening.
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Functional Alternatives to Theraputty
October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides examples of functional ways to address hand strength and coordination as an alternative to theraputty.
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Effect of Assistive Devices on Hand and Arm Posture During Activities of Daily Living (2019)
September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Aging and various pathologies reduce hand mobility and grip strength, decreasing the performance of ADLs and independence. ADs are generally designed to compensate for reduced physical abilities. OTs are tasked with indicating the most suitable product for each patient; however, this is often a difficult decision with limited research available. This study aimed to analyze […]
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What is an Elbow UCL Strain?
September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout helps people with elbow UCL strains understand their injury and what to expect with rehabilitation.
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Short-term Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping as Therapeutic Tool in Conservative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (2023)
August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Breakdown of Findings: Studies had to meet the following inclusion criteria: randomized clinical trials, including patients of legal age with mild, moderate, or severe symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome without associated pathologies, and treating the studied body area with KT, whether or not in combination with other therapies. Thirteen studies were included, comprising 665 participants […]
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Joint Protection for Arthritic Hands
July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout offers strategies and education on using joint protection techniques for those with arthritis in their hands.
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Diagnostic Accuracy of History Taking, Physical Examination and Imaging for Phalangeal, Metacarpal and Carpal Fractures: A Systematic Review Update (2020)
June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
A review protocol was drafted with guidance from the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) Statement. Studies related to hand/wrist fractures that examined the accuracy of history taking, physical examination, and/or imaging were searched within multiple databases from the year 2000 up to February 6th, 2019. Search terms were related to phalangeal, […]
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Carpal Anatomy and Diagnostic Resource for Clinicians
June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource for clinicians outlines the anatomy of the carpal bones and signs/tests for common carpal bone problems.
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Grooming Nails
May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers different compensatory strategies and adaptive equipment for improving independence with grooming nails.
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Vehicle Modifications and Adaptive Equipment
May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers different types of adaptive equipment and modifications that can be made to vehicles to improve driving after injury or illness.
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