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Occupational therapy printable handout: Thumb stability exercises and pain management

Thumb Stability Exercises and Pain Management

Published by <p>This handout visualizes 6 specific stability and pain management exercises for arthritis. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Occupational and physical therapy printable handout: Theraband home exercise program

Theraband Home Exercise Program

Published by <p>This handout covers basic upper extremity theraband exercises with simple images and instructions for patients to use at home. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Physical therapy printable handout: Tennis elbow

Tennis Elbow: What to Expect

Published by <p>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. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Optimal Exercise Prescription for Tennis Elbow

Published by <p>This resource summarizes an exercise protocol that showed greater effect compared to other interventions for tennis elbow. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Flexor Tendon Glides Instruction Sheet

Published by <p>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. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Intrinsic Hand Strengthening

Published by <p>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. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Conservative Management for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Published by <p>The most strongly supported intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome is splinting. People may also be interested in what else may be done to help manage this condition. This intervention piece outlines what type of splint may be useful for carpal tunnel syndrome and summarizes some other strategies that may be used to manage carpal tunnel […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What to Expect

Published by <p>Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition in those who repetitively need to use or hold their hands in awkward positions and is commonly present in those with other conditions. This handout outlines what carpal tunnel syndrome is, what to expect, what treatments may help, and how long recovery may take based on the most […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Carpal Tunnel Diagnostic Guide for Clinicians

Published by <p>Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a challenge to diagnose due to how many conditions can cause hand pain or numbness. This resource provides some guidance for clinicians for ruling out other issues that may mimic carpal tunnel syndrome and outlines some clinical diagnostic suggestions based on current evidence. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Brace Suggestions for Lateral Epicondylitis Based on Current Evidence

Published by <p>Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, can be a very debilitating and painful condition. The majority of lateral epicondylitis improves with time but many people suffering from this condition would prefer to have options to improve symptoms in the short term. Elbow braces are commonly used by people with lateral epicondylitis; this piece summarizes the state […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>