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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Nov 1.
Published in final edited form as: Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2018 Nov;70(11):1653–1660. doi: 10.1002/acr.23522

Table 1. Treatment Protocol.

Focus Area Technique
Preparation for Treatment Thermal Modalities
■Hot packs – focused on areas with limitations
■Paraffin – focused on digital limitations
Tissue Mobilization Physiotouch
■Applied proximal to distal in areas with pathological skin in sections
Arm Mobility Passive Range of Motion
■Hold end position of joint for 3-10 seconds. (Dependent on skin and joint integrity)
■Repeat for each affected joint/digit
Active Range of Motion
Functional Activities (limited due to time)
Home Range of Motion Exercises ■Tailored active and passive ROM based on limitations in upper extremity mobility