Rehabilitation Instructions for Orthopaedic Patients

1. Hand and WristBoxer's FractureCarpal Tunnel Syndrome-Non-operative treatment /ergonomic modificationCarpal Tunnel Syndrome uPostoperative TreatmentCast care Upper extremityDe Quervain's TenosynovitisDupuytren's ContractureIntersection SyndromeMallet FingerScaphoid fxSkiier's ThumbTriangulofibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) injury of the wristTrigger FingerWrist Sprain2. ElbowGolfer's ElbowLittle Leaguer's ElbowOlecranon BursitisSupracondylar fractureTennis ElbowThrower's Elbow- Preventative Conditioning Exercises and Post-Injury Exercises3. Shoulder(AC joint)Separated ShoulderAdhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)Biceps TendinitisConditioning and strengthening/ Exercises for the Throwing AthleteDislocated Shoulder -Nonoperative ManagementImpingement SyndromeMultidirectional Instability RehabRotator Cuff TendinitisRotator Cuff Tear -Postoperative Rehab4. Neck and BackBurnerFacet SyndromeHerniated Disc u Lumbar SpineMechanical Low Back PainPyriformis SyndromeSciaticaWhiplash5. Arthritic Conditions and Total Joint Replacement- Postop Rehab and ActivityLevelsArthritic Lower Extremity Patient-- Low Impact ExercisesAquatic Cross-Training Program For Lower Extremity Injury Rehab after Total Hip Replacement Rehab after Total Knee Replacement Treatment options for patients with Lower Extremity Arthritis6. Special TopicsCast CareConcussion- Head Injury Checklist SheetCrutches, Routine Use of, NWB, PWB, WBATDrugs:a) Creatineb) Glucosaminec) Chondroitin sulfated) Cortisone injectionse) Use of NSAIDS- Warning Signs and ContraindicationsFluid Replacement/Hydration RecommendationsPreop instructions, meds not to take, npo etca(Preop checklist, no herbals, diet meds, npo)Sprains and Strains-Proper use of the the RICE regimen (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and anti-inflammatories7. Hip and ThighGroin StrainHamstring InjuryQuad InjuriesTailbone (Coccyx) InjuryTrochantric Bursitis8. KneeACL Reconstruction-- Postoperative RehabBaker's CystIliotibial Band SyndromeHousemaid's