Pediatric Hand Deformities in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
Manual Treatment and Splint Therapy
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Beschreibung
This practical book provides the essential basics for the treatment of childhood hand malformations in occupational therapy and physiotherapy. How is the function of the malformed hand assessed? When should intensive manual treatment and splint therapy begin for congenital flexion contractures? When should manual therapy be started after a pollicization? The experts provide you with the answers!
From the contents:
- Anatomical and motor development of the hand
- Hand malformations, including radial longitudinal reduction defect, camptodactyly and arthrogryposis
- Scar treatment
- Provision of aids
Plus: Extra chapter on tips, tricks and further information
Help your youngest and smallest patients achieve greater independence and quality of life!
The authors:
Maren Schelly is a registered pediatric nurse. She works in the malformation clinic for pediatric hand surgery, burns and facial surgery. She gives lectures at national and international hand surgery and hand therapy congresses.
Anna-Lena Dunse is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. She works at the Wilhelmstift Children's Hospital in the Department of Hand Surgery with a focus on malformation surgery. Her focus is on the treatment of children and adolescents before and after surgical procedures.
The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.
This practical guide provides essential foundations for the treatment of pediatric hand deformities in occupational therapy and physical therapy. How is the function of the deformed hand assessed? When does the intensive manual treatment and splint therapy begin for congenital flexion contractures? From when must manual therapy commence after pollicization? The experts provide you with the answers!
From the Content:
- Anatomical and Motor Development of the Hand
- Hand Deformities, including radial longitudinal reduction defect, camptodactyly, and arthrogryposis
- Scar Treatment
- Orthotic Care
Plus: Additional chapter on tips, tricks, and further information
Empower your littlest patients for increased independence and quality of life!
Treatment Methods for Complex Pediatric Deformities Guidance for Crafting Specially Designed Splints for Pediatrics Author Team from Occupational and Hand Therapy, as well as Pediatric Nursing, for Deformity Surgery
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Maren Schelly
Themen in »Pediatric Hand Deformities in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy«
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