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Rachel Part 4: Home Exercise Program
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The client sustained a fifth metacarpal fracture due to falling on an outstretched hand. As a part of her evaluation, her OT assesses her hand strength and dexterity. Additionally, she walks her through ROM exercises for her home exercise program.
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Lateral Epicondylitis: Orthotic Check
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The clinician performs an orthotic check during a follow-up visit to ensure the orthosis fits well. Modifications to the orthosis are made as needed to optimize the fit and function.
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Lateral Epicondylitis: Orthotic Fabrication, Part 4
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The clinician adds finishing touches to the wrist cockup orthosis. The client is fitted, and small adjustments and modifications are made. The client is also educated on the wear schedule and how to care for the orthosis.
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Rachel Part 3: Physical Assessment of Hands
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The client sustained a fifth metacarpal fracture due to falling on an outstretched hand. As a part of her evaluation, her occupational therapist is conducting a physical assessment of her hands, including measurements of edema and range of motion.
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Lateral Epicondylitis: Orthotic Fabrication, Part 3
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The clinician adjusts the fabricated wrist cockup orthosis to ensure proper fit. She adds Velcro and straps to fasten the orthosis. While the clinician works, the client is seen by another clinician for dry needling (see dry needling video).
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Lateral Epicondylitis: Orthotic Fabrication, Part 2
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A client struggling with pain from an overuse injury to his lateral epicondylitis is seen for the fabrication of a custom orthosis. The clinician fabricates a custom wrist cockup orthosis.
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Lateral Epicondylitis: Orthotic Fabrication, Part 1
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The clinician initiates the custom fabrication process by creating a pattern for a wrist cockup orthosis. She provides step-by-step instruction and identifies important considerations during the fabrication and pattern-creating process.
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Lateral Epicondylitis: Dry Needling
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The clinician performs dry needling using a piston technique to address pain in the extensor belly of the forearm. While the clinician works, another clinician completes the final touches on his custom orthosis (see orthotic fabrication videos).
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Lateral Epicondylitis: Dry Needling, Short Version
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The clinician performs dry needling using a piston technique to address pain in the extensor belly of the forearm. While the clinician works, another clinician completes the final touches on his custom orthosis (see orthotic fabrication videos).
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Rachel Part 5: Preparation for Occupational Engagement
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The client sustained a fifth metacarpal fracture due to falling on an outstretched hand. The occupational therapist performs a retrograde massage as a preparatory method before engaging the client in ADL/IADLs.
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Rachel Part 1: Occupational Profile
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The client sustained a fifth metacarpal fracture due to falling on an outstretched hand. As a part of her evaluation, her OT conducts an occupational profile to determine her life roles and how her injury has impacted her occupational performance.
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