Year: 2024 | Month: March | Volume: 14 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 100-104
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240317
Effectiveness of Kinetic Sand Therapy in Improving Hand Functions in Post-Surgical Distal Radial Fracture Rehabilitation: A Case Study
Divya Kashyap1, Abhishek Kumar Sandilya2, Dr Shiv Upadhyay3
1,2Student Researcher, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, Dehradun
3Senior Clinical Therapist, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, Dehradun
Corresponding Author: Divya Kashyap
ABSTRACT
This case study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of kinetic sand therapy in improving hand function during postsurgical rehabilitation of distal radial fractures. Distal radial fractures are common injuries that often result in impaired hand function postoperatively. Traditional rehabilitation methods focus on restoring range of motion and strength, but these methods may not adequately address the accompanying sensory and proprioceptive deficits. Kinetic sand therapy, a novel intervention, offers a tactile and proprioceptive approach for rehabilitation. The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire was used as an outcome measure to assess improvements in hand function. This case study presents the rehabilitation process and outcomes of a patient undergoing kinetic sand therapy following surgical treatment of distal radial fractures.
Key words: Kinetic sand therapy, distal radial fracture, hand function, rehabilitation, Disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand