Finger Air Splint (One Sided Single Chamber) - 15 Cm; Inger Air Splint One Sided Single Chamber Cm - PANat Urias Johnstone User Manual

Finger air splint (one sided single chamber) - 15 cm

Aim of use:
 To maintain finger extension during functional activities of the hand (prehensile grip).
 To encourage exercises/activities with the open hand.
 To stimulate sensory awareness of the finger tips.
Preparation
Ensure the client is sitting with weight evenly distributed through the buttocks and feet. The feet must be
flat on the floor. Prior to application passive movements of the shoulder girdle and arm are carried out; at
the same time muscle pliability and joint ranges are assessed.
1
Direct the client's attention to the hand so he
can watch and feel the movement.
3
The metacarpals or hand bones are individually
mobilised and the palm is rounded and flattened.
5
Full range of movement of the hand including fist
closure is checked daily.
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2
Mobilise the wrist into dorsal extension.
4
The thumb and each
lengthened. Form the hand into a fist then
stretch it out.
finger are passively
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