CRITICAL POINTS ▪ Psychosocial factors are important determinants of pain intensity and disability associated with disabling musculoskeletal pain. ▪ Depression, pain catastrophizing, and health anxiety are key elements that influence…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ Yoga therapy is applicable and adaptable to hand and upper quarter conditions in a seamless manner in any setting. ▪ Asanas are the most familiar tool of…
CRITICAL POINTS The Congenital Hand Anomaly Team ▪ A pediatrician team leader ▪ Specialists on normal and abnormal child development ▪ Geneticists ▪ Social worker and social services personnel ▪…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ The purpose of a functional fracture brace is to provide fracture alignment stability but not rigid immobilization of the bone ends. It is the “controlled” motion within…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ Any orthosis has primary and secondary effects on the joint(s) to which it is applied as well as on adjacent joints. ▪ Basic principles of mechanics related…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ 80% of involved hands of patients with cerebral palsy demonstrate significant functional impairment; less than 20% are appropriate surgical candidates. ▪ Multidisciplinary input improves appropriate delineation of…
* Note: The terms splint and orthosis are used interchangeably throughout this chapter. CRITICAL POINTS ▪ There are no rote solutions for orthotic intervention to combat pathologic conditions of the…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ If a patient is limited to having only one type of pinch, lateral pinch is the most functional. ▪ Lateral pinch is so important that a referral…
CRITICAL POINTS Skin and Superficial Soft Tissue ▪ What kind of closure or coverage has been used? ▪ How much protection does it need? ▪ Is healing expected to be…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ Physical agents should be incorporated into the plan of care with other therapy interventions. ▪ When using cryotherapy, monitor for signs of cold sensitivity. ▪ The use…
