手指PIP，DIP関節の屈曲制限に対してゴムベルトを利用した在宅訓練用簡易装具の試み

Test of a simple device for training at home by using a rubber belt on limited flexure of maniphalanx IP joint

要旨：手指の突き指や関節にかからない骨折などにより，手指PIP，DIP関節屈曲制限が比較的軽度の症状を有する事例に対して，在宅訓練用簡易装具の使用例と製作方法をまとめた．この装具は市販のゴムベルトを使い製作したため，材料入手が容易かつ安価であり，製作が単時間で可能という特徴をもつ．また，装着が簡単で場所も選ばず使用可能であり，継続的な訓練が期待できるため，在宅訓練用装具として優れていた，という結果を1症例を通して報告した．

　A simple device for OT training at home was studied. Examples of use of the device and methods of munufacture were summarized for cases who had comparatively mild symptoms due to sprained fingers and fractures that did not affect the joints. This device is designed for limited flexure of the maniphalanx joint. It is made of a commercial rubber belt, the materials are cheap and easy to procure, and it is quick to set up, making it particularly useful for busy clinical situations. The device is easy to attach and a particular place for use is not required. Thus, the device can be used at home for continual training.