Identifying Pencil Grasp Style: Why It Matters
Have a pen or pencil handy? Pick it up and hold it as if you were about to write with it. Note the way the pencil sits between your fingers and which fingers you use…
From Dancing to Dunking: Rotations of the Scapula
In a previous article, we looked at the role of the scapula and the ways in which its anatomy allows for complex movements. This time around, we’re going to dive deeper into a specific type…
The Role of the Scapula
The scapula is a remarkable structure. It allows humans to do everything from shrugging to communicate uncertainty to throwing a 90-mph fastball. Because of the scapula’s complexity, it is also prone to dysfunction, sidelining athletes…
Evidence Update: What’s New in Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation?
Is there new evidence to support a particularly type of exercise regimen over another when it comes to producing safe and maximal range of motion of the digits after flexor tendon repair? A recent systematic…
Your Checklist for Orthotic Completion
You evaluated and assessed your patient’s extremity, you observed their function, and you determined that they might benefit from wearing an orthosis. The orthotic fabrication process is complete. Now what? What factors do you need…
Why Therapists Love MedBridge
