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Post-Burn Hand Muscle Imbalance: Understanding Flexor and Extensor Tension in the Hand
Discover the causes and effects of Post-Burn Hand Muscle Imbalance. Learn how flexor and extensor tension impacts recovery and function.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Nov 65 min read


Safe and Effective Use of Coban for Post-Burn Management of Hand Edema and Scar Control
Thinking about using Coban in post-burn hand management? Here's what therapists need to know about safety, skin protection, and when not to wrap, as well as a full step-by-step demonstration video.

Shiou-Han Yang
Aug 273 min read


Splinting in Burn Rehabilitation: Should Daytime Splint or Exercise Be the Priority? How to Balance Splinting in Burn Rehabilitation with Active Movement for Optimal Hand Function Recovery
Discover how to balance splinting in burn rehabilitation with active movement exercises for optimal hand function recovery.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Jul 84 min read


Addressing Post-Burn Fingernail Deformities Caused by Dorsal Scar Contractures
We examine the physical and functional impact of post-burn fingernail deformities, as well as what are the interventions to prevent or manage fingernail deformities.

Sunshine Foundation
Jun 104 min read


Use of special wedge with crepe elastic bandage for finger extension passive stretching
We introduce a special triangular wedge with anchor points for the elastic bandage to achieve finger extension passive stretching.

Karen Feng-Yi HSIAO
Mar 35 min read


EDC muscle strengthening exercise for post-burn intrinsic tightness: Important precaution for safe execution
Safely execute EDC muscle strengthening exercise for post-burn intrinsic tightness with our important precautions.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
May 9, 20242 min read


How do burn hypertrophic scars on the back of fingers affect joint movements?
Explore challenges in treating burn hypertrophic scars on dorsum of finger, and how compromised skin extensibility affects joint movement.

Vita TU
Mar 5, 20241 min read


EDC muscle strengthening exercise for post-burn intrinsic tightness: Are you doing it correctly?
We’ll demonstrate a simple and easy-to-execute EDC muscle strengthening exercise for post-burn intrinsic tightness.

Vita TU
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Overcoming Post-Burn Intrinsic Tightness: 5 Blind Spots to Avoid
We discuss the importance of paying attention to post-burn intrinsic tightness, and how to avoid 5 blind spots when dealing with it.

Vita TU
Dec 12, 20235 min read


Use of crepe elastic bandage for wrist extension passive stretching
Learn how and when to use crepe elastic bandage to enhance wrist extension through passive stretching and avoid common mistakes.

Vita TU
Nov 17, 20234 min read


Use of crepe elastic bandage for wrist flexion passive stretching
Learn how and when to use crepe elastic bandage to enhance wrist flexion through passive stretching and avoid common mistakes.

Vita TU
Nov 3, 20233 min read


Use of crepe elastic bandage for passive stretching of dorsal scars of the hands
Use crepe elastic bandage for passive stretching, to achieve combined flexion of joints for dorsal scars on hands.

Vita TU
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Five easy steps to evaluate the burned hand
In this video, Ching-Yi Lu (OT) will explain five easy-to-remember steps to help you evaluate a burned hand.

Ching-Yi LU
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Use TAM to measure composite ROM and get a better idea of functional performance of the hand
How to use Total Active Motion to measure composite ROM and get a better idea of functional performance of the hand.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Jun 8, 20233 min read


Rehabilitation priorities for claw hand deformity: What comes first, MP or PIP joints?
In the case of claw hand deformity, which joint should we prioritize (MP or PIP) to achieve maximum impact?

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
May 19, 20232 min read


Three useful cheat sheets so you'll never be confused about post-burn hand deformities again
Three cheat sheets to remember how post-burn hand deformities present themselves, their causes and impact on surrounding tissues.

Li CHANG
May 4, 20231 min read


It’s not just swelling… Why you should pay close attention to edema of the hand
We explain why edema is serious and why therapists should never overlook or underestimate its impact when dealing with burned hands.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Apr 18, 20233 min read


Exercises for the distal interphalangeal joint? Use caution and avoid passive flexion exercises!
Caution is required when exercising to avoid secondary damage to the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints post-burn injury.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Jul 19, 20223 min read


What makes the safe position safe? Part 2
When immobilizing the burned hand, why is the safe position safe? We'll explain the positioning of the wrist and thumb.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
May 2, 20222 min read


What makes the safe position safe? Part 1
When immobilizing the burned hand, why is the safe position safe? We'll explain the positioning of MP and IP joints.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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