Distal radius fracture is prevalent in the United States (US), with up to 20% of those developing chronic pain. One in ten persons in the US lives with chronic pain with signficant out-of-pocket costs, limited ability to participate in meaningful occupation. and low quality of life. This project examined the effects of dermoneuromodulation (DNM) on pain and function in adults who have sustained a distal radius fracture. DMN is an intervention that affects the peripheral and cutaneous nerves. It is based directly on the idea of biotensegrity and the fascial system of the human body as interrelated levels of a grand hierarchy and that each level can influence other levels. Therefore, manual therapy can influence the pain process through the skin to the nervous system. This case report, part of this capstone project, outlines an evaluation, treatment interventions including DNM, and outcome measurements in an adult with distal radius fracture with pain and functional limitations through twelve visits over four weeks. This capstone project allows occupational therapists to consider this treatment approach for managing pain similarly to their clients.
