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Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis of the Hand

Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis of the Hand

Explore targeted exercises that can alleviate pain and restore function in patients with osteoarthritis of the hand.

Language English
Duration 30m
Instructor

Description

Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis of the Hand is one installment in a series of osteoarthritis therapeutic exercise courses designed to address conditions frequently encountered in a massage therapy practice.

This online massage therapy course explores the importance of rehabilitation and targeted exercise in decreasing pain and restoring function for patients with osteoarthritis of the hand.

Learn how to identify the muscular and connective tissue presentation of osteoarthritis of the hand. Discover detailed remedial exercises tailored to this condition, aiding in the rehabilitation journey and optimizing the overall effectiveness of the treatment plan.

Therapeutic Exercise is an essential part of a massage therapist’s role in Canada. However, in other regions—such as the United States—this may fall outside the approved scope of practice. Please check with your local licensing or regulatory body to confirm whether this topic is permitted in your area.

Gain a solid understanding of osteoarthritis of the hand basics, including the associated symptom profiles and causes associated with the four grades of osteoarthritis.
Receive detailed, step-by-step guidance on range of motion, stretching, and strengthening exercises of the forearm, wrist, hand, and finger muscles, specifically tailored to address dysfunction stemming from osteoarthritis.
Develop the expertise to implement corrective exercises designed to rehabilitate osteoarthritis of the hand.
Overview

INTRODUCTION

Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Hand

INTRODUCTORY EXERCISES

Understanding Therapeutic Exercise
Abdominal Brace
Chin Tuck

RANGE OF MOTION

Active Free Finger ROM
Active Free Wrist ROM
Fist-to-Fan

STRETCHING EXERCISES

Forearm Extensor Stretch
Forearm Flexor Stretch

STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

Fist Clench
Towel Twist
Make O Signs
Finger Spread
Small Fist

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz
  • Lydia Giammartino, MMedSc, BKin, RMT
  • Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
  • Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
  • Kimberly Kent, RMT
  • Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
  • Maria Naccarato, BSc, RMT
  • David Nachman, BKin(Cand)
  • Lisa Petrisor, BPhE, BScPt
Purchase Course
Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis of the Hand

CA$19.99

Included in a Certificate Program