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.
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, Patient Education 2: Improving Soft Tissue Elasticity with Heat
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Radial Fracture, Part 3: Measuring ROM
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