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Rehabilitation of Wrist, Hand, & Finger Injuries

Rehabilitation of Wrist, Hand, & Finger Injuries. Chapter 19. Rehabilitation of the Forearm, Wrist, Hand and Fingers. General Body Conditioning Must maintain pre-injury level of conditioning Cardiorespiratory, strength, flexibility and neuromuscular control

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Rehabilitation of Wrist, Hand, & Finger Injuries

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  1. Rehabilitation of Wrist, Hand, & Finger Injuries Chapter 19

  2. Rehabilitation of the Forearm, Wrist, Hand and Fingers General Body Conditioning Must maintain pre-injury level of conditioning Cardiorespiratory, strength, flexibility and neuromuscular control Many exercise options (particularly lower extremity) Joint Mobilizations Wrist and hand respond to traction and mobilization techniques

  3. Joint Mobilization (cont.) Can be used to increase specific ranges of motion

  4. Flexibility Full pain free ROM is a major goal of rehabilitation The program should include active assisted and active pain free stretching Strength Exercises should not aggravate condition or disrupt healing process A variety of exercises are available for strength (wrist and hand)

  5. Flexibility Exercises

  6. Flexibility Exercises

  7. Neural Tension Exercises

  8. Strengthening Exercises

  9. Neuromuscular Control Hand and fingers require restoration of dexterity Pinching, fine motor activities (buttoning buttons, tying shoes, and picking up small objects) It is important to incorporate functional activities designed to restore patient’s ability to perform daily activities

  10. Return to Activity • Grip strength must be equal bilaterally, full range of motion and dexterity • Thumb has unique strength requirements • A variety of customizable bracing and splinting devices are available to protect injured wrist and hand

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