The patient-rated wrist and hand evaluation was successfully translated to the Slovenian language
The patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are nowadays considered a constituent part of the rehabilitation assessment. With the aim of reliably comparing the results among different studies, widely used outcome measures are to be encouraged for the assessment. To overcome the language and cultural differences, the PROM must follow the uniform cross-cultural translation procedure to ensure the translated version assesses the same construct as the original version. The Patient-Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation (PRWHE) is one of the widely used PROMs in the hand rehabilitation. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - August 7, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Josipa Kljaji ć, Dušan Čelan, Breda Jesenšek Papež, Vida Bojnec Source Type: research
Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation therapy and strength training among post-menopausal women with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. A randomized trial
Thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA) presents with localized pain at the base of the thumb, restricted thumb mobility, and muscle weakness. It is one of the most common causes of upper limb-related disability in Europe and the United States.1-4 CMC OA has a higher incidence in women than men5-6 and this increases exponentially in post-menopausal women.6-7 Between the ages of 50 and 60, it affects over 66% of women, becoming a highly prevalent disease.7-8 The symptoms affect the women's ability to perform certain daily living activities such as opening a jar, turning a key in a lock, opening food packets, and wring...
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - August 7, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Cristina Campos-Villegas, Sof ía Pérez-Alenda, Juan J. Carrasco, Celedonia Igual-Camacho, José Manuel Tomás-Miguel, Sara Cortés-Amador Source Type: research
Accelerated rehabilitation following thumb ulnar collateral ligament repair with suture tape augmentation: A case series of professional basketball players
Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries comprise 86% of all athletic thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint injuries.1 Sprains and partial ruptures can be treated non-operatively in a thumb spica orthosis for 6 weeks followed by the range of motion exercises.2,3 For acute complete thumb MCP UCL rupture and Stener lesions (interposition of the adductor pollicis aponeurosis between the ruptured UCL and its normal attachment site on the proximal phalanx), operative treatment may be necessary for restoring stability and pinch strength. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - August 6, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Harin Bhavin Parikh, M.C. Herman, A.R. Phillips, S.S. Shin Source Type: research
Characterizing response to a dynamic stability modeled approach for thumb carpometacarpal joint pain: A retrospective study
Hand therapists frequently work with clients experiencing symptoms related to thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis (CMC OA). Symptomatic thumb CMC OA results in pain, decreased pinch and grasp strength and difficulty in daily activities.1,2 Clients are often referred to therapy by physicians whose assessments may include radiographic assessment.3 (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - August 1, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jennifer Johnson, Geneva Tranchida, Michelle A. Mathiason, Virginia H. O'Brien, Corey McGee Source Type: research
Shoulder structure and function: The impact of osteoarthritis and rehabilitation strategies
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent disease that significantly increases healthcare expenditures. Nearly half of Americans over the age of 65 have OA, and this rate continues to increase with the aging population.1 Those affected by OA frequently present with multiple co-morbidities, resulting in a decrease in function and further increasing healthcare utilization.2,3 The poor mobility, decreased function, and pain that manifest in OA can lead to a significant reduction in the quality of life. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 30, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Amber R. Vocelle, Garrett Weidig, Tamara R. Bush Source Type: research
Recruiting hand therapists improves disposal of unused opioid medication
The incidence of opioid-related deaths in the United States continues to rise, along with opioid-related criminal activity, addiction, and imprisonment.1,2 The opioid crisis has unfortunately been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.3 It is well-established that opioids are important in managing post-operative pain,4 yet opioid dependence due to prescription drug use has become widespread. Recent literature describes surgery as the gatekeeper to our nation's “painkiller epidemic.”5-8 Furthermore, prolonged opioid use following hand surgery is significantly higher compared to abdominal, thoracic, and knee and hip surge...
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 28, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Macyn M. Stonner, Rachel Skladman, Carrie L. Roth Bettlach, Carie Kennedy, Susan E. Mackinnon Source Type: research
Case report illustrating use of serial elastic tension digital neoprene orthoses (ETDNO) protocol in the treatment of proximal interphalangeal joint flexion contracture
Stiffness of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) is one of the most frequent problems encountered after hand trauma1 and immobilization.2,3 As the wound healing process advances into the remodeling phase, lack of appropriate tensile forces can result in shortened and less extensible scar tissue. At this point in the healing process, stiffness becomes difficult to modify.2 After trauma, scar tissue affects anatomical structures and spaces through arthrofibrosis and contracture.3 The PIPJ assumes the loose pack position in mid-flexion,4 Edema then takes up space in the redundant tissues and further restricts motion. (S...
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 28, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Vicen ç Punsola-Izard, Karen S. Schultz, Elena Ozaes-Lara, Judit Mendieta-Zamora, Aroa Casado, Manuel Llusà-Perez Source Type: research
(Re-)Defining ergonomics in hand therapy: Applications for the management of upper extremity osteoarthritis
In older adults, upper extremity osteoarthritis (OA) is the primary cause of disability,1,2 with nearly half of all individuals with arthritis reporting activity limitations due to their diagnosis.3 The uncertainty and unpredictable nature of the disease can cause significant physical limitations in numerous areas of daily life functioning and impact an individual's overall quality of life.4 The most prevalent symptoms include hand deformities, pain, reduced grip strength, and inflammation, which can lead to loss of independence for completing simple daily tasks, work instability, unemployment, and financial difficulties, ...
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 22, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Shawn C. Roll, Samantha H. Yo Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
A literature review of carpal tunnel syndrome and its association with body mass index, wrist ratio, wrist to palm ratio, and shape index
Entrapment neuropathies are considered among the most commonly reported mononeuropathies, where a nerve is damaged at the passage site through narrow, confined spaces.1,2 Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common tubular neuropathies in the upper extremity musculoskeletal system and a cause of hand pain and dysfunction.3-5 CTS is caused by compression of the median nerve (MN) at the wrist passing through a narrow osteofibrous canal known as the carpal tunnel. The MN runs through several hard tissues inside the canal: the wrist bones, transverse carpal ligament, and the nine digital flexor tendons. (Source: Jou...
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 8, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Anass Malik Madani, Bayan Sadiq Gari, Eidan M. Al Zahrani, Lamiaa Hamad Al-Jamea, Alexander Woodman Source Type: research
Effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy on pain, grip strength and median nerve conductivity in pregnant women with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an entrapment of the median nerve accounting for 90% of all entrapment neuropathies.1 Patients with CTS commonly present with pain or paresthesia (numbness and tingling) following the median nerve distribution territory (ie, the first three digits and the lateral half of the fourth digit).2 The prevalence of CTS is higher in women, especially during pregnancy. Although the true prevalence of CTS among pregnant women remains unknown, the estimates vary from 7% to 43% when using electrodiagnostic resources to -31% to -62% with clinical diagnosis. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 8, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ahmed Atteya Ashour, Radwa Mohamed Yehia, Mohamed Magdy ElMeligie, Abeer Farag Hanafy Tags: Original article Source Type: research
The unit é rhumatologique des affections dela main (URAM) scale was successfully translated to Korean
Dupuytren's contracture is a common fibrosing disorder characterized by the proliferation of fibroblasts in the palmar fascia leading to flexion contracture of the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints. The Unit é Rhumatologique des Affections dela Main (URAM) scale is the first patient-reported outcome measure specific to Dupuytren's disease-associated disability.1 This questionnaire was previously translated into Spanish, Dutch and German with validation.2-4 However, URAM has not been translated and adap ted for use in individuals with Dupuytren's contracture who speak Korean. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 8, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jongjin Lee, Shin Woo Choi, Young Ho Shin, Jae Kwang Kim Source Type: research
Biofeedback interventions for short term upper limb function following stroke: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Stroke is a neurological condition that has a major impact on global public health. Along with coronary artery disease, stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality in the world.1 The magnitude of stroke recovery in most sensorimotor rehabilitation programs depends on age, stroke severity, pre-existing comorbid conditions, and prestroke lifestyle factors.2 In addition, it is important to consider biopsychosocial aspects, as diseases can be modified by contextual and personal factors.3 (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 8, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ana Clara Bonini-Rocha, Anderson L úcio Souza de Andrade, Ruth dos Santos Pereira, André Marques de Moraes, Liana Barbaresco Gomide Matheus, Sérgio Teixeira da Fonseca, Alexandre Lima de Araújo Ribeiro, Wagner Rodrigues Martins Source Type: research
Effect of a stabilization exercise program versus standard treatment for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A randomized trial
The thumb is vitally important for pinch and grasp activities, as well as overall hand function, largely due to the mobility of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. CMC osteoarthritis (OA), also known as basal joint arthritis (BJA) or trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis (TM or TMC) is common, affecting women more so than men at a prevalence rate of 33% (post-menopausal women).1 Symptoms of CMC OA can include pain, decreased strength,2 and decreased overall hand function in older adults.3 Surgery is the most invasive treatment option, and most physicians begin with conservative approaches that may include steroid injections...
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 7, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Katie Pisano, Terri Wolfe, John Lubahn, Timothy Cooney Source Type: research
Exploring the patient experience of telehealth hand therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Internationally, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented uptake of telehealth services, as a means of protecting both healthcare providers and consumers.1 In March 2020, COVID-19 was declared to be a human biosecurity emergency in Australia,2 which triggered a rapid change to provision of outpatient therapy in the public and private healthcare systems. In the private sector, insurance companies moved swiftly to allow funded or partially funded telehealth consultations with allied health providers. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 6, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Melissa J Hirth, Jodie Hahn, Rebecca J Jamwal Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 1, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
