finger ROM

[otresponse]

I have had dificulty in treating patients with stiff fingers secondary to immobilization for various conditions. Are there any suggestions or protocols anyone can send me?

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[neurospast]

In order to give any advice, you have to be far more specific on the reasons for immobilisation. e.g. due to fractures? due to reumathoid arthritis? What are we talking about?

[arunja]

I think your immobilised fingers may be due to a cast. If so maobilisation is the only technique. Its better to mobilise each finger after a moist heat or wax . Sliding , gliding movmt can be restored . Stabilising prox and mobilis the distal is effective.

[otresponse]

Yes, I'm talking about restoring movement after cast. Many times especially w/ industrial injuries - flexor tendons repairs are a big problem. I think adhesions may be the culprit. Any suggestions on how to break these adhesions?

[physio7]

You would have to follow protocol set down by your surgeon.

[jwilso]

protocol for stiff fingers.dont think so. ROM exercises,active and passive. Accesory mobs, heat etc. these stiff fingers can be a real pain to treat.

[fumilolau]

hello,
though from my own little knowledge i think a bit of manipulation can be done on the affected finger after wax had been used to relief the tight Ms.