Hand Therapy

How to use the toilet with carpal tunnel

How to use the toilet with carpal tunnel (pre/post surgery)

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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How to splint without patterns

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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How to write a hand therapy soap note

How to write a Hand Therapy SOAP Note with examples

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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