Orthopaedics resources

Beyond Exercise: Fun Ways to Stay Active

September 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help individuals discover meaningful ways to be active by starting with what they enjoy rather than focusing on traditional exercise. This handout helps therapists guide conversations about matching movement to a person’s interests, adapting activities to fit changing abilities, and experimenting with enjoyable ways to stay active.
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Avoiding Red Lights: Pacing for Progress

September 30, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Many people don’t realize they’ve done too much until they’re already dealing with a difficult recovery. This handout helps individuals identify their own early warning signs (“yellow lights”) and experiment with responding sooner to build more sustainable activity patterns.
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Adaptive Cleaning Tools

August 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
Help patients identify cleaning tools and strategies that can reduce physical effort, conserve energy, and make household tasks more manageable. This handout is designed for individuals with fatigue, pain, limited mobility, balance challenges, or reduced strength who want to maintain participation in home cleaning activities.
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Regaining Hand Skills: Finger Isolation and In-Hand Movement

August 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout offers patient-friendly activities to improve finger isolation and in-hand manipulation skills after injury or neurological change. Use it to support therapy sessions with clear explanations, practical exercises, and a compassionate tone that empowers patients to keep practicing at home.
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Hand-Based Thumb Spica Orthosis

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides a step-by-step guide to fabricating a hand-based thumb immobilization orthosis (thumb spica) for treating thumb injuries and CMC arthritis. It covers key features such as thumb stabilization, structural support, and proper thumb positioning. Detailed instructions on patterning and fabrication tips ensure accurate fitting and optimal protection.
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Sternal Precautions: Outdated or Evidence-Based?

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides a comprehensive overview of sternal precautions, exploring both traditional and innovative approaches to managing upper body movement after median sternotomy. It offers practical guidance for optimizing recovery while balancing safety and functionality, with insights into the latest research and real-world applications.
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A Precautionary Tale of Hip Precautions

August 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Do hip precautions prevent dislocations after surgery? All evidence points to: Nope. Load up on all of the evidence-based research on this topic and be a leader in your facility and your community to move towards person-centered, evidence-based care when it comes to hip replacement recovery.
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