title: Self-regulated frequent power pinch exercises: A non-orthotic technique for the treatment of old mallet deformity.
abstract: The utilization of an orthotic device to treat a mallet finger injury is common practice. This author describes a different approach to treating patients with an old mallet finger injury. The incorporation of frequent, self-regulated exercises without the use of an orthosis is described.--Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, Practice Forum Editor.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Centre of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vilnius University Hospital "Santariskiu Klinikos", Santariskiu 2, LT-08661 Vilnius, Lithuania. Electronic address: valdas.macionis.md@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Valdas
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Macionis
mesh_terms: D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged