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Don't Let Flexor Tendon Protocols Confuse You (Simplified for Hand Therapists)
Flexor tendon rehab can feel complicated—but it doesn’t have to be. Instead of getting overwhelmed by every protocol, start by simplifying the process.
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The 3 Mistakes Hand Therapists Make with Finger Fractures
Too many therapists think treating a finger fracture means following the prescription exactly as it's written. The prescription tells you what's allowed—it doesn't tell you how to treat the patient. As hand...
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Treating Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain | What Most Hand Therapists Get Wrong
Persistent ulnar-sided wrist pain after a distal radius fracture isn't always a TFCC problem. In this episode, let's break down the anatomy and clinical reasoning that helps you identify the true source of pain and...
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Don't Let Flexor Tendon Questions Ruin Your CHT Exam Score
Anatomy doesn’t change—but protocols do. Flexor tendons are one area where what you’re doing in the clinic may not always match what you’re expected to know for the CHT exam. If you’re studying based only on the...
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Distal Radius Rehab: What They Don't Teach You in School
I recently consulted with a patient who had a nondisplaced radial styloid fracture—but as she told me how she had been immobilized, I immediately started asking questions.
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SL Ligament Injury | The Clinical Reasoning Behind Evaluation and Treatment
What if the MRI isn't telling the whole story? Let's talk about a real patient case as we break down the critical thinking behind persistent wrist pain and why looking beyond the wrist can change your treatment approach.
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Distal Radius Fractures | The Healing Timeline Every Therapist Needs to Know
Distal radius fracture rehab isn't just about waiting for the bone to heal. It's about knowing when to progress motion, how to teach exercises correctly, and recognizing that the elbow and shoulder can limit wrist...
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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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