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dealing with hypermobility can affect their ability to tolerate normal day-to-day activities. Our certified hand therapist can custom design an orthotic to support the loose joints and help restore normal functioning of the upper extremities. Our team will use different devices depending on the specific diagnosis and joint impairment. We will use the SilverRing™ splint, which allows our patients to adjust the splint in different positions and provide varying degrees of joint support. Ring splints are effective ways to support alignment, improve function and keep deformities from getting worse. We also customize the type of orthosis we use for specific hand-related conditions. We use a hand-based splint, which affects just the hand, including the palm and webspace, to minimize bulk while providing adequate support to enhance your overall function. We will provide you with cutting-edge, custom-made orthosis and therapies to ensure you achieve the best results possible! What to expect from your therapy sessions At Hands for Living and Hand Therapy NW, we have a team of experienced and caring therapists who will help you reach maximal recovery. We will conduct a comprehensive assessment of any pain, injury, or problem you may be having. In addition, we will also take a thorough history to learn more about any previous injury or condition you have dealt with and your overall health status. We use this information to identify all the factors contributing to your condition, including hypermobile joints. We will assess your range of motion, strength, dexterity, and coordination during the physical examination. How Orthotics Can Help People With Joint Hypermobility
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We are experts in custom splint fabrication for positioning and protecting your finger(s), hand(s), elbow(s), and shoulder(s). These splints and braces protect injured or hypermobile areas and support mobility and function to ensure you have the best possible outcome. Our team will use targeted hands- on techniques to decrease pain and implement suitable strengthening exercises to support the joints and improve your overall function. Our approach to hypermobility includes: • Support (recommend specialized external supports) • Adapt (help you find “workarounds” and adaptations for activities you love), and • Strengthen (recommend specialized exercises that are safe for loose joints) Request an appointment today! At Hands for Living and Hand Therapy NW, our therapists achieve high levels of success due to the variety of treatment options we use, including customized orthotics and our hands- on approach to care. Call to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists and see if an orthotic is right for you!
We want to help you live pain-free, regaining and maintaining the ability to do the things that you love to do! Schedule your appointments TODAY.
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Hand Exercise Relieves elbow pain Sit with your affected elbow resting against a table, with your palm facing up, then apply resistance with your free hand and slowly raise your palm towards your face. Repeat 10 times. ELBOW RETRACTION
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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