Arthritis can be so debilitating to our clients because it is often not always the direct (or only!) reason we are seeing them. Occupational therapy practitioners have a unique perspective to not only treat the diagnosis, but we get to look at our patients holistically and address the things that are important to them, even in an outpatient setting.
Guest Hoang Tran OT/L, CHT talks pain, when to (or not to) splint, joint protection techniques and what do we do about those “junky” shoulders.
Resources from the Show:
Hoang’s book:Â The Hands-on Approach: The Ultimate Guide To Getting Rid Of Nagging Hand And Shoulder Problems Without Pills, Injections, or Surgery.
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What types of interventions do you find most helpful for your clients with arthritis?
4 thoughts on “Arthritis Splinting & OT: Tips for Junky Shoulders, Splinting & Pain Control”
do you have a link to her instagram?
@CHTsecrets ???? Hoang has so many great videos and tips on Instagram!
Hello,
I have been working with a patient with RA. Do you have ideas for ways to strengthen digits, hands, and wrists? Also, interventions ideas for desensitization?
Thank you for your time!
Hi Samantha! Since you are a part of the Membership, I will answer your question and get you some resources in the Private Forum!