Effective Rehabilitation of the Burned Shoulder: Understanding the Scapula
Discover the crucial role of the scapula in the rehabilitation of the burned shoulder and understand scapulohumeral rhythm.
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PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND TIPS
Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Aug 6
Effective Rehabilitation of the Burned Shoulder: Understanding the Importance of Shoulder Function
We discuss the importance of shoulder function and and the challenges to provide effective rehabilitation of the burned shoulder.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Jul 17
Managing little finger claw hand deformity: Recommendations for sequence and selection of interventions
Discover effective ways to manage little finger claw hand deformity with our comprehensive guide.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Jul 9
Managing little finger claw hand deformity: Why it shouldn’t be overlooked
Discover why managing little finger claw hand deformity is crucial for hand function and grip strength.
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Vita TU
- Jun 18
Ripple effect: How tension from adjacent burn scars affects shoulder joint movement
Discover the hidden impact of tension from adjacent burn scars on skin and joint movement.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Jun 13
Empathic communication: How therapists can help burn patients overcome emotional stumbling blocks
Discover how empathic communication transforms patient care for burn rehabilitation.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- May 9
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.
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Maggie Niu
- Apr 17
Understanding the Impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on Burn Rehabilitation
Understand the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on burn rehabilitation and how to support the patient's recovery.
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Vita TU
- Mar 5
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.
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Sunshine Foundation
- Feb 24
What is post-burn heterotopic ossification and why you need to pay attention to it
Understand and recognize signs of post-burn heterotopic ossification.
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Vita TU
- Feb 13
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.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Jan 15
The time factor: Understanding the temporal influence on hypertrophic burn scar development
In this article, we discuss the temporal influence on hypertrophic burn scar development, as well as key precautions to prevent them.
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Vita TU
- Jan 4
Hook Grasp Training for the Management of Post-Burn Intrinsic Tightness
Discover hook grasp training methods for managing post-burn intrinsic tightness of the hand.
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Vita TU
- Dec 12, 2023
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.
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Vita TU
- Nov 17, 2023
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.
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Vita TU
- Nov 3, 2023
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.
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Ching-Yuan LIN
- Oct 17, 2023
Four sources of inspiration for post-burn ADL assistive devices
Find inspiration and creative solutions to design assistive devices that improve the lives of burn patients.
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Vita TU
- Oct 5, 2023
BADL as training goals post-burns – Making rehabilitation more purposeful for our patients
Find out how to make rehabilitation more meaningful for patients by using BADL as training goals post-burns.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Sep 13, 2023
Seven blind spots in activity training
This article will identify common “blind spots” so that the rehabilitation effect can be maximized.
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Vita TU
- Sep 5, 2023
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.
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Yu-Li SUNG
- Aug 17, 2023
Overlapping pressure garments: Two key points to avoid problems
We explain two key points for pressure garment overlapping that the therapist must consider.
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Yu-Li SUNG
- Aug 8, 2023
Pressure garment wearing sequence: Is sequence of wearing really important?
Sequence for wearing garments can impact the therapeutic effect of pressure therapy.
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Yu-Li SUNG
- Jul 18, 2023
Is it OK wearing pressure garments during rehabilitation exercises?
We will explain when pressure garments should be removed or kept on during rehabilitation exercises and key points to pay attention to.
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Yu-Li SUNG
- Jul 6, 2023
Three factors to consider in regards to the “23 hours” general rule for pressure garment wear time
Three factors to consider regarding the 23 hours rule for wearing pressure garments.
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Ching-Yi LU
- Jun 20, 2023
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.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Jun 8, 2023
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.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- May 19, 2023
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?
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Li CHANG
- May 4, 2023
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.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Apr 18, 2023
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.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Feb 23, 2023
Functional performance post-burns: Don’t forget the impact of scars on multiple joints!
Observing the impact of scars on multiple joints is important to asses functional independence of burn patients.
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Yu-Li SUNG
- Feb 10, 2023
Saying goodbye and letting go... Helping patients discontinue the use of pressure garments
How can the therapist help prepare the patient’s transition towards a new pressure garment-free life and how to deal with concerns.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Sep 29, 2022
Pressure garments and wounds. To use or not to use?
Why it's important to consider wounds when deciding whether pressure garments are an appropriate pressure therapy intervention.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Jul 19, 2022
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.
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Chen-Jui HSU
- Jun 1, 2022
Dealing with hypertrophic scars on the dorsal aspect of the forefoot
A case to illustrate key points Chen-Jui HSU, Occupational Therapist, Taipei Rehabilitation Center, Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation...
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- May 2, 2022
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.
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Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Apr 12, 2022
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.
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Yu-Chieh TSENG
- Mar 22, 2022
How to make a mouth dilator using metal wire
In this video, we will show you how to make a simple mouth dilator using metal wire to provide horizontal stretch to scars around the mouth.
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Yu-Li SUNG
- Mar 8, 2022
Pockets on pressure garments?!? No, it’s not a decoration.
Pocket sewed inside pressure garments to place an insert made of sponge or thick material can increase pressure in concave areas.
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Yu-Li SUNG
- Jan 24, 2022
Easy and inexpensive palmar inserts made of jeans
Learn how to make easy and inexpensive palmar inserts by using jeans that can be used underneath pressure garment gloves to control scars.
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Ching-Yuan LIN
- Jan 17, 2022
How to make a grip aid for a patient with loss of bilateral hand function
This short video explains the step-by-step process to make a modified grip aid used by people with bilateral loss of grasp function.
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Sunshine Foundation
- Jul 30, 2018
Sunshine publishes textbook on burn rehabilitation
Sunshine Foundation launched the book Burn Rehabilitation: Theory and Practice, to share its clinical burn rehabilitation experience.
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