Radial Fracture, Patient Education 3: AROM Program
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Eight weeks post surgical repair for a distal radial fracture, the therapist instructs the patient on a home program to increase active range of motion of the fingers, hand and wrist. She explains precautions related to pain and soft tissue tightness
Eight weeks post surgical repair for a distal radial fracture, the therapist instructs the patient on a home program to increase active range of motion of the fingers, hand and wrist. She explains precautions related to pain and soft tissue tightness
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Radial Fracture, Patient Education 1: Scar Mobilization
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As she examines the scar at the surgical site, the therapist describes the importance of scar mobilization to reduce adhesions and improve joint mobility. The patient is eight weeks post surgical repair of the distal radius.
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Radial Fracture, Patient Education 2: Improving Soft Tissue Elasticity with Heat
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Eight weeks post surgical repair of a distal radial fracture, the therapist begins her treatment instructing the patient how to use heat to prepare soft tissue for a passive range of motion (PROM) home program.
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Radial Fracture, Patient Education 5: Compression Glove for Edema Control
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A compression glove helps reduce edema of the hand after a surgical repair of a distal radial fracture. The therapist determines whether the glove is the correct size and explains how it works to minimize swelling in the hand.
