Rehabilitation Plan

Answer these questions about the splinting techniques you would use with Jodi. Keep trying until you have both answers correct.

Splinting Techniques
1. If Jodi comes to see you in your clinic setting, which splinting technique will you recommend for her? (Pictures may not show splint on the correct body part.)
a.	static	b.	flexible
c.	dynamic	d.	static progressive

2. Why is this technique the most appropriate?
a.	This splint will help Jodi maintain a prolonged low-load force to her shortened tissues.
b.	This splint will help Jodi to resolve joint stiffness.
c.	This splint will help to eliminate Jodi's joint motion to allow for healing and to minimize pain.
d.	This splint will help Jodi by providing mobilization to her wrist through the adjustment of splint components.

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