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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. Video on how to use this resource: Clementson, M., Björkman, A., & Thomsen, N. O. (2020). Acute scaphoid fractures: Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. EFORT Open Reviews, 5(2), 96-103.  Catalano, L. W., Minhas, S. V., & Kirby, […]
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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. Video on how to use this resource:
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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. Video on how to use this resource:
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Dry Needling for Lateral Epicondylitis

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource for clinicians outlines dry needling protocols that can be used for lateral epicondylitis. Video on how to use this resource: Lucado, A. M., Day, J. M., Vincent, J. I., MacDermid, J. C., Fedorczyk, J., Grewal, R., & Martin, R. L. (2022). Lateral elbow pain and muscle function impairments. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports […]
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Fine Motor Push Pin Activity

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material addresses fine motor skills, particularly using a tripod grasp. Video on how to use this resource:
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Percutaneous Electrolysis in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial (2020)

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Lateral epicondylalgia (LE) is commonly caused by tendinopathy of the extensor tendons at the lateral epicondyle. This is characterized by disorganization of collagen fibers, hypervascularization, and tissue granulation. Trigger point dry needling (TDN) and eccentric exercises are commonly utilized, but percutaneous electrolysis (PE) is less well known and is theorized to produce a local inflammatory […]
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Incorporation of Occupational Based Intervention Into Joint Protection Education for Individuals with Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Case Series (2022)

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The purpose of this case series was to 1) investigate the perceived experience of patients attending outpatient hand therapy for symptomatic thumb CMC joint osteoarthritis (OA) when they engaged in occupation-based interventions to practice joint protection techniques and 2) examine the impact on pain and self-reported functional status when occupation-based interventions are included with common […]
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Yarn Wheel

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This activity provides a template and instructions to use a yarn wheel to address bilateral coordination, memory, attention, and sequencing. The end result produces a braided piece that can be used as a keychain, bracelet, etc.
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Is Massage an Effective Intervention in the Management of Post-Operative Scarring? A Scoping Review (2022)

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
The combined 25 studies reported a total of 1515 participants. There was an overall imbalance in gender representation, with females accounting for 88% of all participants. Participants ranged from 3 months to 85 years old and the scars treated extended from less than 3 weeks old to 43 years following surgery, with an average of […]
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