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Factors Influencing Compliance With Home Exercise Programs Among Patients With Upper-Extremity Impairment (1999)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The researchers hypothesized that the following would predict greater compliance with HEPs: Greater perceived benefits of rehabilitation, greater perceived severity of the disease or injury, greater self-efficacy, lower perceived barriers to carrying out the HEPs.Internal HLOC.Higher interest in the recommended HEPs. Background In occupational therapy literature, the extent to which a person follows medical or […]
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Effectiveness of the Graded Motor Imagery to Improve Hand Function in Patients with Distal Radius Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Neuro Rehabilitation from a DRFx can be complicated by prolonged recovery time, pain, and decreased mobility. Pain is one of the major risk factors inhibiting recovery. In severe cases, patients can develop complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS), a chronic pain condition. Therefore, pain management is essential in the early stages of the rehabilitation of DRFx. […]
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Self-Management Strategies Used by Patients Who Are Hypersensitive to Cold Following a Hand Injury. A Prospective Study with Two Years Follow-Up (2015)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Cold hypersensitivity is a common symptom of upper-extremity nerve injuries. Cold hypersensitivity is associated with an abnormally low tolerance to cold and can affect hand function and activity performance. Previous studies have identified strategies used to manage cold-induced discomfort but do not explore patients’ preferred strategies over time. Study design A prospective cohort study design […]
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Wrist Extensor Compartments Anatomy and Tendinopathy Considerations

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Wrist extensor tendinopathies are a less often encountered diagnosis in rehabilitation settings. It can be difficult to determine the best course of action when evaluating the dorsal wrist tendons. This evaluation tool outlines the location of different extensor tendon compartments in the hand and common pathologies seen in each compartment.
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Theraband Home Exercise Program

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout covers basic upper extremity theraband exercises with simple images and instructions for patients to use at home.
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Tennis Elbow

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common elbow condition that can limit participation in activities involving wrist or elbow motion. This handout outlines what tennis elbow is, what causes it, expected recovery and common treatments to treat this condition.
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Flexor Tendon Glides Instruction Sheet

December 31, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Flexor tendon glides are commonly prescribed by rehabilitation professionals who work with hand injuries. The sequence can be hard to explain in a time efficient manner. This resource outlines how to do wrist flexor tendon glides and allows for the clinician to customize the dosages of the exercise.
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Intrinsic Hand Strengthening

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides exercises and activities to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the hand to improve grip and pinch strength and fine motor coordination. This handout can be used as a modifiable home exercise program for any patient with weak or impaired hand functioning.
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