Wrist

Question 1

How do you diagnose the wrist?

Answer 1

TART

• Look for asymmetry
• Palpate for tissue texture changes, tenderness
• Active and Passive Range of Motion
• Wrist Flexion - 80-90
• Wrist Extension - 70
• Wrist Abduction (palms facing up) - 20-30
• Wrist Adduction (palms facing up) - 30-40

Also assess motion of fingers

Assess BILATERALLY

Question 2

How do you do a direct treatment for wrist?

Answer 2

MET

Determine weakest range of motion and put pt in the barrier.

Have them resist force for 3-5 seconds and relax

Find new barrier and repeat 2 more times

Return to neutral

Reassess