Digital Media Based Physical Therapy Post Distal Radius Fracture

Physical Therapy After Distal Radius Fracture; Traditional Versus Digital Media Based Therapy Protocol

This trial aims to develop and test the efficacy of a digital media based physical therapy protocol on patients after surgical fixation and non-operative treatment of distal radius fractures.It is hypothesized that there will not be a difference in outcomes for patients after surgical fixation of distal radius fractures with traditional physical therapy and digital media based therapy

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing operative treatment for distal radius fractures.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Poly-trauma patients with significant previous diagnosis of dementia, previous traumatic brain injury, or other reason for significant altered mental status that would interfere with their participation in therapist directed or digital based therapy will be excluded.
• Patients who present to Oregon Health & Science University for physical therapy who will be treated by a physician at another non Oregon Health & Science University facility will be excluded.
• Patients who are not proficient in the English language will be excluded.