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Many rehabilitation clinicians have faced challenges in clinical decision-making due to inconsistent patient performance. For example, what we see in the clinic might not match a patient’s reported limitations. Without objective data to back in-clinic performance, we may be left making more judgment calls about treatment progression than we’d like. Consistency of effort (COE) testing…
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What is a Dexterity Test?
CategoriesA dexterity test measures hand, finger, and arm coordination through controlled tasks that require precision, speed, and accuracy. These tests provide objective measurements of manual dexterity and serve as essential tools in clinical rehabilitation, neurological assessment, and employment screening. Healthcare professionals, employers, and individuals who undergo these assessments need to understand dexterity tests because they…
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Task simulation is the practice of replicating real-world activities, from job duties to daily self-care, inside a controlled clinical environment. It’s become a cornerstone of modern occupational therapy because it bridges the gap between what patients do in the clinic and what they actually need to do in life. But here’s the thing we don’t…
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A Strategic Guide to the Rapid Exchange Grip (REG) Test: From Clinical Protocol to Business Growth
CategoriesMaster the rapid exchange grip test with our expert protocol guide. Learn proper administration, result interpretation, and how to integrate REG testing into comprehensive effort assessment systems for better clinical outcomes and defensible documentation.
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Learn how to create effective workers’ comp rehab programs that improve return-to-work times, enhance documentation, and drive strong clinical and financial results.
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Functional Assessment Screening Tools for Physical Therapy: Implementation and Best Practices
CategoriesDiscover functional assessment screening tools for physical therapy. Get implementation strategies and best practices to improve patient outcomes effectively.
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Learn how to measure hand grip strength, track progress, and enhance therapy outcomes with personalized grip strength exercises. Enhance injury recovery, build strength, and help patients regain functional abilities with the PrimusRS' advanced grip strength testing and treatment protocols.
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With specialized task simulation tools, occupational rehab clinics can recreate realistic work environments, making the transition back to the job smoother. This involves accurately matching the weight and handle of objects, meeting endurance and repetition requirements, and simulating lifting heights.