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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Assessment of ROM
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The therapist inquires about compliance regarding the patient’s home program and notes changes in wrist flexion, extension and ulnar deviation since the previous treatment session.
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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Paraffin Bath & Scar Mobilization
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A paraffin bath helps soft tissue structures of the hand and wrist. The therapist demonstrates scar mobilization techniques with a patient and explains how heat helps increase range of motion to reduce pain and improve function.
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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: PROM Priorities
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The therapist explains why passive range of motion (PROM) is a higher priority than strengthening during this treatment session. She demonstrates PROM techniques with a patient who is ten weeks post surgical repair for a distal radial fracture.
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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Volar & Dorsal Glide
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The therapist carefully demonstrates joint mobilization techniques of the wrist (volar and dorsal glide) with a patient ten weeks post surgery for a distal radial fracture, then re-measures range of motion (ROM) of the wrist and notes improvement.
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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Intrinsic & Extrinsic Stretching
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The therapist describes and demonstrates how to improve wrist range of motion (ROM) related specifically to the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the hand and wrist.
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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Strengthening Begins
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The treatment session concludes with the therapist demonstrating exercises to increase pinch and grip strength. She identifies precautions and addresses limitations as she teaches the patient how to use Theraputty for her home exercise program.
