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Therapeutic techniques to improve hand function

What is the problem?. EdemaWeaknessStiffnessPoor coordinationUnable to do ADL'sAtaxiaPainHypersensitivityMental health problems. Protocols . Hand therapyShoulder rehabKnee injuries. OT's are paid to thinkIf you go into the average OT clinic or rehab hospital and every OT is using the same

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Therapeutic techniques to improve hand function

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    1. Therapeutic techniques to improve hand function

    2. What is the problem? Edema Weakness Stiffness Poor coordination Unable to do ADL’s Ataxia Pain Hypersensitivity Mental health problems

    3. Protocols Hand therapy Shoulder rehab Knee injuries

    4. OT’s are paid to think If you go into the average OT clinic or rehab hospital and every OT is using the same 5-8 exercises on all the patients. You need to custom design your therapy sessions for the individual needs of the patient Every month try to think up a new activity to introduce into your clinic

    5. Strengthening exercises Theraputty Theraband Weights PRE’s Weight machines Hand grippers Wrist roller

    6. Digiflex

    7. Theraband

    8. Theratubing

    9. PRE’s

    10. Hand Gripper

    11. Grip strengthening

    12. Thumb Oppociser

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