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Do you have patients asking when they can get back to playing sports again? 🎾💪 Our latest Clinical Clue reviews the therapy approach for H.J., a 68-year-old avid tennis player, who fell on the tennis court sustaining a distal radius fracture of his left non-dominant wrist. Read more here: https://buff.ly/47fbEy8

What do you see? Hints: Often caused by a fracture Helped by finger buddy taping Could be caused by severe interosseous muscle tightness Comment your answer down below and use the link below to check to see if you were right! https://buff.ly/3AiRdUZ

Did you know? Thumb CMC braces don't have to be big and bulky to be effective! 😲 Introduce your patients to the Push MetaGrip, a sleek and comfortable option for thumb CMC instability or arthritis. This innovative brace offers superior support without compromising mobility of the rest of the hand. Check it out here! https://buff.ly/4cFUtrC

Is lumbrical muscle tightness a hidden factor limiting finger flexion? 🤔 While less common, this condition can play a significant role in hand function. Check out the link below for more information about lumbrical muscle tightness and how to test for it! https://buff.ly/40aiwLF

If you treat patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis, you may want to check out the chapter “Physical Therapy and Exercise to Increase ROM and Decrease Pain” from Shoulder Arthritis across the Life Span. The authors examine how physical therapy can help alleviate pain, enhance range of motion by targeting specific tissues, and strengthen the rotator cuff. Use the link below to read more! https://buff.ly/3BFFQHj

Learn how to level up your ankle rehab game with a simple yet effective approach that targets all three sensory input channels for balance. Use the link below to read more! https://buff.ly/4dLGAYG

Check out BraceLab's latest monthly clinical newsletter (sent to email subscribers in Septmeber 2024). 👉Read the latest Clinical Pearl about Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy. 👉Test your knowledge by telling us, "What Do You See?" 👉Learn about advancements with VR in healthcare. 👉And so much more! Stay in the know! Join our exclusive Clinician's Circle mailing list for early access to all of these great articles and ideas. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3RC3t5x #clinicaleducation #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #handtherapy

POV: Your boss is a physical therapist— and the Push MetaGrip is a favorite around the office📦💪 Tag a physical therapist who needs to see this!

In a pilot case-control study, a group of researchers assessed the effectiveness of adding immersive virtual reality (IVR) that would better simulate real-life activities during physical therapy (PT) treatments for stroke rehabilitation. Compared to the control group that only received traditional PT sessions, the IVR group showed significant improvements in upper extremity motor function. This study demonstrates the potential of IVR in enhancing motor recovery of the affected upper extremity and may facilitate the motor learning, enhancing neuroplasticity during neurological rehabilitation. Furthermore, the researchers suggest enhancing traditional treatment approaches may help patients enjoy therapy more and lead to higher compliance rates. Read more here: https://buff.ly/4dLYxpM

Help your wrist pain patients stay active and pain-free! 🏋️♀️💪 The WriStable Wrist Brace is designed to provide optimal support and relief for pain when weight bearing, scapholunate instability, and dorsal abutment/impingement. Key features: ✅ Adjustable strap controls level of support and limits end range of motion ✅ Flexible component distributes pressure ✅ Enhances wrist proprioception ✅ Suitable for pre/post-injury use and rehabilitation