title: A novel treatment tool to address soft tissue dysfunction.
abstract: These authors describe how they use thermoplastic materials to augment home exercise programs for clients with chronic and post-surgical soft tissue dysfunction. They discuss how after thorough education is provided, this alternative tool may be given for patient use. -Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, Practice Forum Editor.
authors.affiliation: Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Hand Center, Sayre, PA, USA. Electronic address: jwagnercht71@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wagner
authors.affiliation: KORT Physical and Occupational Therapy, Lexington, KY, USA.
authors.forename: Kellye
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Olson
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D004867:Equipment Design; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D064746:Therapy, Soft Tissue / Q000295:instrumentation*