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.
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, Part 4: Measuring Edema of the Hand
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Radial Fracture, Part 3: Measuring ROM
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During the initial assessment, the therapist measures range of motion (ROM) of the wrist, thumb and forearm in order to determine a baseline for treatment. The patient is eight weeks post surgery.
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Radial Fracture, Patient Education 4: Strengthening & Edema
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Weakness and edema are two key problem areas for this patient (eight weeks post radial fracture repair). The therapist introduces a strengthening program for grasp and also demonstrates lymphatic massage to help reduce edema of the hand and wrist.
