Hand Rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy

Download or read book Hand Rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy written by Jane Bear Lehman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book presents the latest and most effective occupational therapy methods and theories designed for treating patients with decreased hand function. The growing incidence of hand injuries in recent years has challenged occupational therapists to develop innovations in hand care. Now, with this authoritative resource, you can greatly enhance your practice skills and ability to plan effective treatment programs. The contributors provide clear examinations of such topics as wound and scar tissue management, the treatment of Colles fracture, and pre- and post-operative approaches to therapy, among many other pertinent areas.