Reduced pain and improved daily activities for individuals with hand osteoarthritis using a silicone wrist hand orthosis
Symptoms of hand osteoarthritis (OA), such as pain, reduced grip strength, loss of range of motion (ROM) and joint stiffness, can lead to impaired hand function and difficulty with daily activities. Rehabilitative interventions with orthoses are commonly in the treatment of hand OA to reduce pain, improve hand strength and ROM, provide support for improved function and help with joint stability. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - October 20, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jan Willem Van der Windt, Wouter Akkerman, Marloes Hofstra, Peter Meussen Source Type: research
Table of Contents
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Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - October 1, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers
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Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - October 1, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Instructions for authors
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Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - October 1, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Brazilian version of the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function test: An observational cross-sectional study on standardization, reliability and normative data
The use of evaluation tools with strong psychometric properties is essential in upper extremity assessment. They are useful to identify limitations, to establish an appropriate treatment plan, to monitor improvements and to prove treatment efficacy.1 When it comes to dexterity and hand function evaluation, there is still a discussion about how would be the best way to measure them, despite its significant impact on daily function.2 Dexterity can be described as the ability to execute tasks successfully, while hand function is the ability to perform daily activities. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - September 19, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Isadora Scarpa Hil ário, Marcela Santos Caiano, Flávia Pessoni Faleiros Macedo Ricci, Marisa de Cássia Registro Fonseca Source Type: research
Adjusting our sails to the storm: The resiliency of hand therapists
Our profession now faces unprecedented challenges. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been acutely catastrophic and the uncertainty of the effects of value-based healthcare also raises concerns. However, while the state of the world as we know it is turbulent and uncertain, our profession has a long-standing history of resilience, can weather this storm, and has great potential to thrive. The purpose of this lecture is to highlight the profession's history of resilience, feature the many commendable and resilient acts of hand therapists, explore the traits of adaptable people, and offer perspectives on how we, as in...
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - September 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Corey McGee Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Psychosocial factors addressed by occupational therapists in hand therapy: A mixed-methods study
Traumatic injuries to the upper extremity may result in psychosocial sequelae that can further limit participation in everyday activities, which has been reported in up to 20% of people with a traumatic upper extremity injury.1,2 Pain, fear, avoidant behavior, anxiety, depression, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common psychological symptoms that adversely impact function following upper extremity injuries.1,3 Additionally, traumatic injuries have been shown to negatively impact the fulfillment of life roles such as spouse, parent, and worker. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - September 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Melinda B. Kurrus, Vanessa D. Jewell, Steven Gerardi, Michael Gerg, Yongyue Qi Source Type: research
The management of hand osteoarthritis: The rheumatologist's perspective
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent rheumatic musculoskeletal disorder affecting more than 300 million individuals worldwide.1 One of the most common types of OA affects the hands.2,3 Symptomatic hand OA is present in 3%- 16% of the general population.4 It is associated with high clinical burden due to symptoms of hand pain, weakness, stiffness, limited hand mobility, functional limitations and a diminished quality of life,2,5 which means adequate management is crucial. As no disease-modifying treatments are available yet, hand OA treatment remains symptomatic. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - September 18, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sietse E.S. Terpstra, Lotte A. van de Stadt, Margreet Kloppenburg Source Type: research
Movement preferences of the wrist and forearm during activities of daily living
The wrist and forearm are essential to proper upper-limb function; by orienting and stabilizing the hand, the wrist and forearm allow the hand to engage with and manipulate objects in our environment.1 Many past studies have investigated the three main degrees of freedom (DOF) of the wrist and forearm: forearm pronation-supination (PS), wrist flexion-extension (FE), and wrist radial-ulnar deviation (RUD) (for a summary, see review by Rainbow et al2). Past studies investigating the kinematics of these three DOF have often focused on the range of motion needed to perform activities of daily living (ADL), that is, the funct...
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - September 17, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Will Anderton, Scott Tew, Spencer Ferguson, Joshua Hernandez, Steven K. Charles Source Type: research
Determinants of hand function in children and adolescent with Down Syndrome-A scoping review
Down Syndrome (DS), was first described by Dr John Langdon Down in 1866 as a genetic mental disability.1 However, DS is an autosomal chromosomal genetic disorder that occurs due to overexpression of a gene on human chromosome 21.2 (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - September 17, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Neha Padia, Meruna Bose, Shrutika Parab Source Type: research
Incorporation of occupational based intervention into joint protection education for individuals with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A case series
To our knowledge, the use of occupational performance in education on joint protection techniques has not been studied for individuals with thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - August 28, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Nancy Naughton, Lori Algar Source Type: research
Clinical effects of proprioceptive thumb exercise for individuals with carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial
Thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) osteoarthritis (OA) is a common diagnosis, affecting 7% of men and 15% of women and is most often seen in postmenopausal women.1 The symptoms of this diagnosis are progressive over time.2 The most common reported symptoms include thumb pain at rest and/or during activity, decreased pinch strength, decreased thumb motion, and limitations in functional performance.2 Pain relief and restoration of function are the primary objectives of rehabilitation.3-6 Recommended evidence-based interventions for thumb CMCJ OA include a multifaceted approach based on thumb immobilization or support, educat...
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - August 23, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Raquel Cantero-T éllez, Lori A. Algar, Kristin A Valdes, Nancy Naughton Source Type: research
Dynamic stabilization of the painful thumb: A historical and evidence-informed synthesis
Thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis (CMC OA) is a common condition seen in the hand therapy clinic. The prevalence of radiographically confirmed thumb CMC OA has been found to be 15% for females and 7% for males in patients age 30 and older.1 Prevalence is 33% among postmenopausal females, and generally increases with age.2,3 Thumb CMC OA presents with the symptoms of pain, decreased strength, and a significant impact on daily activities such as gripping, pinching, turning a key, picking up a book, brushing teeth, and opening a jar. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - August 16, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Virginia O'Brien, Jennifer Johnson, Katie Pisano, Ashley Enke Source Type: research
Beyond the hand and upper extremity: The role of hand therapists in care of people with rheumatic diseases
Arthritis is one of the most frequently reported causes of disability in the United States (US); the prevalence of arthritis is expected to increase in the coming decades due to the aging population, obesity, and reductions in physical activity.1,2 Using data from the 2010-2012 National Health Survey, Hootman and colleagues,2 estimated that by 2040, 78.4 million adults aged 18 years and older (25.9% of the projected total adult population) will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, compared with the 58.5 million adults in 2013-2015. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - August 16, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Janet L. Poole Source Type: research
An evaluation of wrist and forearm movement during purposeful activities and range of movement exercises after surgical repair of a distal radius fracture: A randomized crossover study
Following a distal radius fracture, surgical repair is commonly performed to restore stability and anatomical alignment to the bone.1,2 During the early weeks of recovery many people experience wrist stiffness, sensorimotor impairments, and functional loss, and these sequelae can persist for months after surgery.2-5 To restore movement and functional use of the affected wrist, mobilisation is generally recommended within two weeks of surgery.6,7 The predominant component of early mobilisation regimes is active range of movement (ROM) exercises. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - August 8, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Julie M. Collis, Elizabeth C. Mayland, Valerie Wright-St Clair, Usman Rashid, Nicola Kayes, Nada Signal Source Type: research
