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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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Should I Use Hot or Cold?

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This document outlines the use of heating and cooling agents to treat health impairments. It provides explanations of various thermal agents and when to use which type of thermal agent. Video on how to use this resource: Bellew, James, W. and Thomas P. Nolan Jr.. Michlovitz’s Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention. Available from: FADavis, (7th Edition). […]
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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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Resource Roadmap Show – PT – #04

May 9, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course covers how to use the following resources from the Therapy Insights library: What is Psoriatic Arthritis?, Sleeping Positions for People with Spinal Pain, Carpal Anatomy and Diagnostic Resource for Clinicians, What is Huntington’s Disease?, Should I Use Hot or Cold?
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Should I Get a Meniscectomy?

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout is an educational resource designed for people with meniscectomy. It outlines the risks/benefits of meniscectomy for meniscus tears. Video on how to use resource: Noorduyn, J. C., Van de Graaf, V. A., Willigenburg, N. W., Scholten-Peeters, G. G., Kret, E. J., Van Dijk, R. A., Buchbinder, R., Hawker, G. A., Coppieters, M. W., […]
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What is Heterotopic Ossification?

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Although heterotopic ossification is rare, it can significantly impact care and return to a prior level of function. This document is meant as a resource for patients. Video on how to use this resource: O’Connor, J. P., & Lysz, T. (2008). Celecoxib, NSAIDs and the skeleton. Drugs of today (Barcelona, Spain : 1998), 44(9), 693–709. […]
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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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In Patients Eligible for Meniscal Surgery Who First Receive Physical Therapy, Multivariable Prognostic Models Cannot Predict Who Will Eventually Undergo Surgery (2021)

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This study aimed to develop a multivariable prognostic model to identify who will need surgery after attempting physical therapy for degenerative meniscus tears by analyzing data from the ESCAPE trial, as some patients started with physical therapy and went on to have surgery by 6- and 12-month follow-up periods. Two prediction models were developed and […]
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