Correlation of impairment and activity limitation after wrist fracture.

摘要: Background and Purpose During physiotherapy rehabilitation, judgements about activity limitation are often based on measurements of impairment. The present paper reports an investigation into the relationship between impairment in people with a fracture distal radius. Method Twenty radius were referred to after conservative management their fractures. Measurements (grip strength range wrist extension) (Jebsen Test Hand Function) taken at second appointment cast removal. scores these correlated. Results There strong significant correlations (−0.51< rs < −0.76) grip tasks Jebsen Function. extension Function was weaker (−0.17 −0.55). However, subgroup analysis those subjects Colles' type demonstrated relationships three seven (−0.74 −0.84). Conclusions Preliminary evidence found support practice use measurement monitor progress person radius. Copyright © 2002 Whurr Publishers Ltd.