Jim's Self Care Plan

Consider that Jim has finished wearing his static splint and resting his injury. You have been working with him for a little while now so he has successfully improved his level of strength with respect to grip and prehension, and he has improved reports of sensation while riding his bike. All his goals have been met and he is now ready for discharge.

To support the work you have done in the clinical setting, you should educate Jim about how to manage his problem during his daily activities. In the table below are some suggestions for Jim's self-care management program. Match the suggestion with the correct therapeutic principle by selecting the letter that matches the appropriate principle. Be aware that the answers can be used more than once.

#	Suggestion							#	Therapeutic Principles
		a	b	c	d	e
1.	Change handlebar postion								a. reduces the pressure on the ulnar nerve b. keeps inflammation in check c. reduces local neural ischema d. causes neuroreflex changes e. resets the muscle lengths to reduce contracture on the nerve
2.	Stretch before and after cycling
3.	Use padded gloves
4.	Ice every evening before going to bed
5.	Tape, brace or splint during activities
6.	Rest if numbness returns
7.	Mix up or modify handlebars