Therapy Challenges for Athletes : Splinting Options - 26/11/14
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Therapists treating athletes with hand and wrist injuries may be involved in all stages of recovery, from the acute phase to return to sport. This article gives case examples of how creative use of custom and commercially available orthoses, splints, tape, and braces can augment various stages of recovery. Understanding the specific demands of the sport and respect for the standards of care are imperative to fabricating or fitting an athlete with the best device or customization of the athlete’s own equipment for a safe return to sport.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Protecting injured structure, Custom fabricated splint, Orthosis, Tape, Sports specific, Return to competition
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| The author has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. |
Vol 34 - N° 1
P. 181-191 - janvier 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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