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Defined as the art and science of upper extremity rehabilitation,
hand therapy involves evaluation by specialised clinicians to assess the injured limb,
from which specific treatment goals can then be set.
In this dedicated sphere of practice,
E-LINK is renowned worldwide for providing clinicians with specialised, scientific tools to undertake precise evaluation,
and carry out treatment objectives with innovative exercise tools.
E-LINK instruments are accurate, sensitive devices,
registering as little as 0.1kg strength measurements and 1 degree incremental range of motion readings,
thus enabling formal evaluation of grip and pinch strength and joint range of motion to commence very early in the rehab process.
Assessments can be standardised to monitor chronic, debilitating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
In addition to traditional peak force measurements of grip and pinch strength,
the E-LINK Software also includes Sustained Grip and Pinch testing as well as the Rapid Exchange Grip strength test.
Quick, easy joint range of motion measurements are done literally at the press of a button.
In an era seeking clinical evidence for treatment goals,
E-LINK can be invaluable in generating Progress Reports for Grip and Pinch strength and joint Range of Motion,
thus providing definitive outcome measures.
This data can also be exported for audit and research purposes.
E-LINK software incorporates screens for manually entering other data in a standardized format,
for example Sensation Testing, Manual Muscle Testing, Pain and Oedema.
Thus comprehensive medical reports for Hand assessments can be collated, including automatic Impairment Calculations.
Various E-LINK tools and Activities provide gradable, functional exercise for all age groups throughout the full rehabilitation continuum,
encouraging muscle strengthening and restoration of normal movement patterns.
Desensitisation can also be undertaken for pain management programmes.
Innovative Myo-EX EMG sensors enable exercise to begin as soon as there is the smallest flicker of voluntary muscle control returning,
even when there is no visible joint movement, particularly beneficial for tendon transplants or radial nerve injuries.
The visual stimulus in the Activity helps the patient know when they are actually activating the muscle
and encourages them to focus on normal movement patterns.
AngleX sensors respond to active movement against gravity providing exercise for even the small finger DIP joint.
The Activities incorporate an element of fun into the therapy session, maximising the patient's motivation to exercise.
Realistic goals can be set and achieved, meeting therapeutic objectives.
Improved surgical techniques and medical management now enable greater functional restoration of the injured and diseased hand.
Alongside these improvements, E-LINK has evolved over 20 years into a proven 'must have' technology for Hand Therapy,
and is consequently used by Hand Centres and Units worldwide for many conditions.
E-LINK,
bringing precise evaluation and innovative exercise together,
a comprehensive and exciting system for hand therapy.