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New Techniques for Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation<br />

Peter C. Amadio, MD<br />

What Happens with No Rehabilitation<br />

The tendon Heals<br />

It doesn’t move well<br />

The purpose of Rehabilitation<br />

Increase Tendon Excursion<br />

Either promote or at least not interfere with healing<br />

Interaction of<br />

Patient<br />

Injury<br />

Repair/surgical technique<br />

Therapy/therapist<br />

Modalities<br />

Passive Motion<br />

Active Motion<br />

Synergistic/Hybrid methods<br />

Loading/Mechanical stimulation<br />

Physical<br />

Ultrasound/Other<br />

Modified Synergistic Therapy (Tanaka/Zhao)<br />

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