511 items found Clear All 41 of 64 pages Previous Page Next Page Gel Liners Patient Education Articles A gel liner is an interface used with a prosthesis that goes directly against the residual limb. It provides cushion, pressure distribution, and reduces friction. Crutch and Walker Safety Preventing Falls and Injury Patient Education Articles Learn how to use crutch equipment safely and will make sure you’re able to keep your balance when walking. Activities to Develop Wrist Stabilization in Extension Patient Education Articles Wrist stabilization supports the arches of your hand to allow your fingers to move a pen or pencil. Activities to Develop Thumb and Web Space Skills Patient Education Articles Your thumb grips a pen or pencil opposite your index finger and finger tips to allow for better finger manipulation. Activities to Develop In-Hand Manipulation Skills Patient Education Articles In-hand manipulation allows you to improve your grasping skills by shifting and rotating a pen or pencil within your hand during writing tasks. Activities to Develop Elbow and Forearm Supination Skills Patient Education Articles Your elbow provides stability for your forearm, which allows your wrist and fingers to use a pen or pencil. Activities to Develop the Arches of the Hand Patient Education Articles Arches shape your hand when you are holding a pen or pencil. Arches allow for skilled movement of your fingers when you are using a pen or pencil. Activities to Develop Motoric Separation of the Two Sides of the Hand Patient Education Articles Your ring finger and little finger stabilize the arch of the hand and allow for better control of a pen or pencil.
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