Ever have that patient that you keep attempting to make the perfect relative motion splint for, but just can’t seem to get it right? Well lucky for us our friends at @hooksplint came up with a simple solution. . Head on over to see there simple explanations and all the uses this simple but effective split offers. . #handtherapy #simplesplinting #relativemotionsplint #extensortendoninjury #pipjointcontracture #swanneck #boutonniere #handtherapy #chtprep #ot #occupationaltherapy #pt #physicaltherapy 
NEW BLOG POST: Seven tips for your OA patients. . Patient education is key. Therapy for this population should focus on teaching the patient how to manage symptoms and prevent flareups during daily activities. . This weeks blog post focuses on seven different ideas to make sure your patients understand. . Check out the link in bio for the full post. . #HandTherapy #HandSurgery #Hand #Handpain #Arthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #Osteoarthritis #HomeProgram #HEP #OT #PT #OTStudent #PTStudent #HandTherapyAcademy #EnergyConservation #JointProtection #JointPreservation #NeutralWarmth 
Please run with us! Join our Team! @splints501 @cindy.j.ivy @cbgbsb . Team Name: HTA Crew Team Password: Crew2021 . This can be done virtual or in person! Take a photo of you on your run/hike/walk and tag #htacrewrun. The winner will be entered in a drawing to win $100! . We will be doing the run on May 1st at a local favorite trail. If you are in town join us, if not please join us virtually. . To sign up visit https://www.ahtf.org/2021-virtual-run-walk-for-hand-therapy-research/. Or click the link in bio enter in team name and password above! As a team member the price is $31 dollars. . All money goes to funding something we all love, which is advancing the field of Hand Therapy through research! . #handtherapy #handtherapyacademy #handtherapypartners #hta #handtherapyfoundation #chtprep #handtherapyresearch #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #beapartofsoemthingmore 
1st metacarpal fracture occurred with near full amputation of thumb in a tablesaw. . Original hardware is on the left showing Break in hardware at 12 weeks post op and mail union at bone graft site. X-ray on the right shows new, thicker hardware and healing bone graft. . Patient is recovering well with surprisingly good motion and soft tissue healing complete. But he can’t return to work full duty until four healing of graft site. CT scan shows 10% healing of graft site. . What would your treatment plan look like?. . #HandTherapy #Hand #Pain #Fracture #Graft #BoneGraft #HandTherapyAcademy #HandSurgery #HandPain #Hardware #MalUnion #DelayedHealing #rangeofmotion #AROM #PROM #OT #PT #OTStudent #PTStudent