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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PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND TIPS
Li CHANG
- May 4
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
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
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
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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