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Having difficulty regaining elbow flexion? This is Having difficulty regaining elbow flexion? This is a Static progressive elbow flexion strap. Easy to fabricate, easy to wear and gets results!
Relearning movement is a reality after a hand inju Relearning movement is a reality after a hand injury. This is a tendon transfer. The extensor indices tendon was used to restore thumb extension. A finger light on the thumb tracing a figure 8 is a challenging activity to help regain extension of the thumb and fluidity of movement.
Having trouble rotating your forearm? A collelo or Having trouble rotating your forearm? A collelo orthosis is an effective way to regain motion.
Injury to the radial nerve can lead to a “wrist Injury to the radial nerve can lead to a “wrist drop.” This makes doing your daily activities a challenge. Due to the length of time, peripheral nerves require to recover, a functional dynamic extension splint is essential. This is one style, but there are several others. Your Hand Therapist should be able to make one suited for your needs.
Do you know how many bones are in both our hands a Do you know how many bones are in both our hands and wrists? The hands and wrists represent over 25% of the total number of bones in the human body. Each hand contains 27 bones, bringing it to 54 bones between both hands.
Custom orthosis. The benefit of having a custom or Custom orthosis. The benefit of having a custom orthosis is that it can be altered to fit your activities. This CMCJ orthosis usually has a rigid piece through the first webspace. When the hand needs to get into tight spaces, that hard plastic can be uncomfortable. This modification still allows support of the CMCJ while improving comfort.
It's been recorded that one-fourth of sports injur It's been recorded that one-fourth of sports injuries are ones involving the hands or wrist. It is vital to do hand and wrist exercises and see a hand therapist consistently to prevent further or recurring injury.
A raving review for Ruth! If you are suffering fro A raving review for Ruth! If you are suffering from a hand injury, phone 780-437-8000 to book an appointment with one of our many talented physiotherapists.
My mentor has retired! Michelle Street is a CHT wh My mentor has retired! Michelle Street is a CHT who created a centre of excellence of hand therapy at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. I had the privilege of learning from and working alongside her for 10 years. Enjoy your retirement!
Did I mention PIPJ flexion contractures are stubbo Did I mention PIPJ flexion contractures are stubborn? Increasing the mechanical advantage of the extensor tendon to straighten the PIPJ is another strategy I use to straighten the PIPJ. To do this you need to prevent the MPJ of the finger with the flexion contracture from going into hyperextension. This can be accomplished several ways: relative motion flexion orthosis, a comfortable soft curler, an anti claw orthosis or a pen.
PIPJ flexion contractures can be stubborn! The bod PIPJ flexion contractures can be stubborn! The body ensures that the joint will not dislocate, but it pulls the joint into flexion by doing so. In addition to a nighttime orthosis, you may want to use a three-point dynamic extension orthosis to stretch the PIPJ into extension.
When we see a patient with a PIPJ flexion contract When we see a patient with a PIPJ flexion contracture, our "go-to" for rehabilitation is a static nighttime orthosis. This allows 6-8 hours for the tissue to be placed in extension and elongate. It doesn't compromise the functional use of the hand and is effective.

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