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Phalanx Fracture with Pins | What Every Therapist Needs to Know Before Treating
What do you do when a patient comes in just days after surgery for a finger fracture? I take you through my entire thought process—from deciding what orthosis to fabricate to determining when it's appropriate to begin...
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3 Things Every Therapist Should Address After Dupuytren's Release
What are the first things you should assess after a Dupuytren's release? Let's walk through the 3 things every therapist should address when it comes to evaluating and treating patients after a Dupuytren's release.
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Treating Distal Radius Fractures | Anatomy, Stiffness & Recovery
A patient came in with a distal radius fracture and an ulna styloid fracture. One of the first questions they asked was: "Why did they only fix one of the bones?" Questions like these come up all the time in hand...
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The Step-By-Step Plan I'd Follow to Get Into Hand Therapy
If I had to start over and break into hand therapy today, here's exactly what I'd do. Learn the three steps that can help you stand out to employers and build confidence faster.
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Here's How to Study Wrist Fractures on the CHT Exam
If distal radius fractures overwhelm you, you're not alone. In this episode, I’ll tell you how to break wrist fractures into manageable concepts so you can think critically, make better clinical decisions, and feel...
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The Real Reason You Don't Feel Confident as a Hand Therapist
Memorizing protocols might help you pass a test, but it won't help you think through real patient cases. I'll explain why true confidence in hand therapy comes from understanding principles and developing strong...
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When a Patient Case Doesn't Make Sense — Use This Framework
What do you do when a patient case doesn't make sense? Let's walk through a real distal radius fracture case and show you the framework I use to think critically, gather the right information, and make confident...
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Thinking about becoming an Occupational Therapist? Don't miss this specialty
Never heard of hand therapy? You're not alone. Let's discuss why so many OT students miss exposure to this specialty and how you can start exploring it for yourself.
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Why Your Carpal Tunnel Treatments Aren't Working (here's what to do)
Not all carpal tunnel cases are actually wrist problems. Let's talk about how to find the true source of the symptom so you can stop chasing symptoms and start getting better results.
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The First Decision Every Future CHT Must Make | How to Start Your CHT Journey
You know you want to become a Certified Hand Therapist... Now what? Let's talk about how to decide between diving head first into your journey or taking a slower approach that builds confidence along the way.
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Nerve Injuries | The Framework That Makes Them Easier to Treat
Nerve injuries sound intimidating, but they don't have to be. Let's go through the framework that can help you treat them.
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Stop Struggling With Your Cases | The 2 Frameworks Every Therapist Needs
Hand therapy can feel overwhelming. There's so much to memorize, so many protocols, and every patient is a little different. I've been there. That’s why I created 2 frameworks that can help you get through your...
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