Handwriting Assessment in School Aged Children – By Hannah Munro
Handwriting is a complex, multifactorial activity involving the interplay between the student, their environment and the demands of the writing task itself. Writing is a medium through which we can communicate and express our creativity therefore a breakdown in any one of these factors can cause difficulties for the student. There are a number of […]
December 2015 Newsletter
As we race around in this December rush it seems so surprising that yet another year is nearly over. My husband and I are about to celebrate our 4th Christmas with our daughter and her request this year is for a rainbow coloured bike with pink pedals and a green seat – good luck finding […]
Casting the scaphoid fracture – looking at the research.
Scaphoid fractures are common, accounting for at least 75% carpal fractures (Rhemrev et al., 2011, Alshryda et al., 2012), and usually occur as a consequence of a fall onto an outstretched hand. So scaphoid fractures are frequently seen, can be difficult to diagnose, and may not heal despite management. Rhemrev et al., (2011) reports the […]
Wrist Sprain Rehabilitation – Focus on Proprioception
The wrist is an incredibly complex and inherently unstable joint whose main functions are: Movement Positioning the hand for function Positioning to make the most of muscle function. Therefore the sense of proprioception is extremely important in a normal pain free wrist and something that needs to be appropriately rehabilitated after injury. Proprioception – […]