Brs 5-6Promoting applied grasping movements in individuals with opposable thumb movement difficulties using grasping exercises with large blocks.
- Case Examples
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Finger separation is possible, but the individual has difficulty grasping and releasing in the thumb opposition.
- Purpose
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Expand the range of motion in the thumb opposition, learning to grasp and release objects.
- MELTz Modes
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Active instruction mode → Active free mode.
- Exercise menu and content
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Make fist/extend fingers/relax (Limited mode ON or OFF)
- Repeated finger flexion and extension (grasping and releasing) in opposition in accordance with instructions from equipment.
- Repetitive grasping and releasing of objects (object = large blocks, etc.).
Points Regarding Treatment
- Use limited mode in cases of persistent extension difficulties or instability.
- Adjust the range of movement to suit the object (remove the MP stopper if you want to perform MP joint extension (> 0°)).
- Difficulty is adjusted depending on the item (increased item width).
- If it is difficult to build up opposition using only the device, use a thumb support band or other method.
- Provide sensory re-education when grasping items.