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Management of stiff hand: an occupational therapy perspective.
Hand Surgery 2002 December
Joint stiffness, resulting from a variety of complications after hand injuries, remains a common problem. Prolonged swelling, scar formation and shortening of soft tissue after prolonged period of immobilisation are the major causes leading to the loss of joint range of motion. Treatment used to improve the joint stiffness should be integrative and problem-focused. Pressure therapy, active and passive mobilisation through remedial activities and corrective splinting should be started as soon as problems arise. Applying low-load stress through prolonged periods of time onto the shortened tissue at its maximum tolerable range is the main principle in restoration of passive joint range of motion. The greater the joint limitation becomes, the longer the time the splint should be applied. Therapists should understand the process of tissue healing and different functions of splints before a correct and effective splint can be prescribed properly.
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