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Dive into the complexities of managing boutonniere deformity, a common yet challenging finger injury in sports and rheumatoid arthritis patients. This article offers a comprehensive guide on diagnosis, treatment, and practical insights for rehab therapists.
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To identify DeQuervain’s, check for pain when there is pressure on the thumb and wrist. The Finkelstein test is the most common diagnostic tool for this injury. Treatment for DeQuervain’s includes hands-on techniques, therapeutic exercises, and home recommendations.
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“For personal injury cases, it justifies functional loss and medical necessity. We always use the MCU for documentation purposes,” says Dr. Munderloh.
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Dupuytren’s can mimic a few other common hand conditions. In this post, we’ll take a deeper look at Dupuytren’s Contracture and cover some key topics related to diagnosing and treating this condition.
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Many other injuries can present remarkably similar to rotator cuff tears. So if a patient presents with shoulder pain, what should you consider? Here’s everything you need to know for a rotator cuff differential diagnosis.
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Carpal tunnel diagnosis often requires an in-depth examination of the client’s symptoms, ergonomics, and other telling clinical data.
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High ankle sprains' recovery timeline is notoriously difficult. Let's review basic rehab guidelines to get your athletes back on the field.
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Typically, we see a combination of mobility and motor control dysfunctions. To achieve stabilization, the body compensates by sacrificing mobility elsewhere. As we assess and treat our patients, it is important that mobility dysfunctions are addressed before motor control dysfunctions.
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Non-combat MSKIs account for greater than 80% of military injuries. How can we better serve this population? The FCE-M is the first assessment that specifically addresses the military's many job demands.
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Grip strength is a strong indicator of overall health for older adults. The correlation is so strong between grip strength, overall strength, bodily functions, and aging that it has become a biomarker in clinical settings.
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The CDC's STEADI initiative aims to reduce falls in the elderly population. Here we will explore each of these three parts of the STEADI initiative and how you can use it for fall prevention in your elderly clients.
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You may be the first practitioner to suspect and identify a hypermobility disorder in your client. Take a close look at how these conditions present and learn an evidence-based screening protocol.