In hand therapy, the dynamic extension splint isn’t the most often used splint, but it’s one of the most challenging to fabricate. In this article, I’ll discuss everything you need to know about the dynamic extension splint. If you’re new to hand therapy or wanting to sharpen your skills, check out my book on splinting […]
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Writing an SOAP note for hand therapy may be completely different than writing a note for a more familiar setting like rehab or pediatrics, but the principles are the same. In general, hand therapy notes should include specific information about measurements (ROM, strength, etc), splinting, scar tissue, wounds, patient education, response to treatment, and much
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Hand therapy salary can be confusing, and that’s because most hand therapists don’t report their salary. In general, the average salary for hand therapists is about $80,000 per year, but it really depends on the location, setting, position, and who you work for. As a hand therapist, I can tell you honest truth about how
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As a hand therapist, the number one challenge I hear on a daily basis is related to wiping after using the toilet. Anyone who has ever fractured a wrist, amputated a finger, or undergone hand surgery, understands the simple activities we take for granted. So how do you use the toilet after a hand injury/surgery?
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Fabricating a splint can be time consuming and frustrating if you’ve never done it before. When I make a capal tunnel splint, I no longer rely on patterns, but patterns can be useful at first. In this blog post, I’ll will go over the steps involved in fabricating a carpal tunnel splint (Wrist cockup) at
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Having numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand can sometimes make toileting a little more difficult. It’s not just numbness and tingling but also the weakness and lack of coordination that makes wiping more challenging. If you’ve undergone carpal tunnel surgery, you likely have a new set of problems related to pain and hypersensitivity. I’ve
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For a long time, I’ve wanted a list of the most commonly used splints by diagnosis as a quick reference. In this guide, I’ll list the most commonly used splint for the specific diagnosis first and other splints that may also be used. You may want to save this page by adding it to your
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Starting a business may seem stressful and challenging, but taking risks can help you become more passionate about your career. When I started my hand therapy business, I had literally no experience or guidance but it was a great learning experience, and it made my job more meaningful after years of feeling burned out. For
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Learning how to splint can be difficult when you’re not doing it all the time. Splinting material can also be costly, and most facilities wont let you practice on expensive materials. Also, you don’t really have the option of messing it up on a patient. So how do you practice splinting and become and expert?
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One of the main reasons people shy away from hand therapy is splinting. You might think you’re not artistic enough or able to craft a good looking splint, but like anything, you become skilled with practice. Splinting without patterns is achieved with practice, visualization, and understanding the purpose of the splint. If you want to
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