Movement analysis of the distal transverse arch of the dominant hand while grasping and pinching objects: A descriptive, correlational research study
The distal transverse arches obtained from active and passive motions of the hand and the used range of motion (u-ROM) of the hand arch in activities of daily living have rarely been reported. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 13, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Hideki Shiraishi, Hiroshi Yuine Source Type: research
The use of non-invasive skin traction orthosis in managing phalangeal fractures
Phalangeal fractures are amongst the most challenging injuries that hand surgeons and hand therapists treat. Traditionally, these have been managed operatively, but are often fraught with potential problems including contractures, deformities and loss of motion. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 13, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Zixian Yang, Charlene Xue Lin Ong, Jackson Kian Hong Jiang Source Type: research
Relationship between pain and proprioception among individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain
Individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP) have altered proprioception. The relationship between shoulder pain and proprioception is not well understood. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 12, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Amanda L. Ager, Jean-S ébastien Roy, Marc-Olivier Dubé, Ann M. Cools, Dorien Borms Source Type: research
Effect of augmented reality –based rehabilitation of hand burns on hand function in children: A randomized controlled trial
Despite the use of traditional rehabilitation methods, hand function may still remain impaired in children suffering from burn injuries. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 12, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Khalaf Marran Khamees, Kolsoum Deldar, Omid Yazarlu, Alaa M. Tuama, Raha Ganji, Seyed Reza Mazlom, Razieh Froutan Source Type: research
Rethinking proprioception
Proprioception, the body ’s innate sense of position, motion, and force, plays an underappreciated yet crucial role in hand function and functionality. As hand therapists, ensuring our clients fully regain proprioceptive abilities should be a core treatment goal. However, are hand therapists adequately assessing and addre ssing proprioceptive deficits? This special issue of the Journal of Hand Therapy aims to bring proprioception to the forefront of clinical reasoning and re-examine how we approach its rehabilitation. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 12, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kristin A. Valdes Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Prevalence and predictors of elbow flexion contractures during early childhood following brachial plexus birth injury
Elbow flexion contracture development in school-age children with a brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) is common. Reports indicate onset between 2 and 4 years; however, little is known about early childhood prevalence, development, and trajectory of these contractures. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 10, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Karen M. Ogilvie, Allison M.L. Mah, Karen Klar, Alison Anthony, Kristen M. Davidge, Howard M. Clarke, Emily S. Ho Source Type: research
Stress fracture of capitate bone —A case report of an unusual fracture
The capitate is the largest, most central bone and the first to ossify in the wrist. It has a well-protected anatomic location, making traumatic or stress fractures extremely rare in clinical practice. Isolated fractures of the capitate bone are very uncommon and often without displacement due to the great stability provided by the intracarpal ligaments. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 10, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Mayara Oliveira da Silva, M árcio Luís Duarte, Filipi Augusto Ferreira Passarelli, Daiana Kerry Picanço Gobbo Source Type: research
Assessing hand grasp in patients with systemic sclerosis using the 16-grasp test: Preliminary results from a multidisciplinary study group
Reports on hand dysfunction and rehabilitation in SSc are quite scarce in the literature and mainly focus on functional assessment tools, such as the Duruoz Hand Index and the HAMIS test for evaluating hand mobility by simulating specific grasps with nine different objects. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 10, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Gilda Sandri, Amelia Spinella, Silvana Sartini, Francesco Caselgrandi, Margherita Schiavi, Valentina Bettelli, Francesco Gherardini, Gabriele Amati, Federica Lumetti, Maria Terasa Mascia, Ottavio Secchi, Dilia Giuggioli Source Type: research
Impact of chronic wrist hypermobility on proprioception, strength, and functional performance in young adults
Chronic joint hypermobility has been attributed to repetitive ligamentous microtrauma, benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS), or genetic connective tissue disorders that lead to pain and functional impairment, especially among females. Chronic wrist hypermobility (CWH) prevalence, etiology, and effects on proprioception, strength, and function have yet to be established. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 10, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Christos Karagiannopoulos, Sean F. Griech Source Type: research
A global proprioception concept after hand injury —Patient report
Hand therapist should take into consideration the importance of hand proprioception in long-term functional outcomes and its potential impairment due to various factors. Rehabilitation programs should focus on proprioceptive training for hand injuries but also consider broader aspects such as global proprioception, plantar support, posture, and balance.Patient's experience after a significant hand and forearm injury resulting from a sports accident, multiple surgeries, and the challenges of recovery emphasizes the importance of holistic approaches to rehabilitation, considering both physical and mental aspects, and praises...
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 10, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Raquel Cantero-T éllez Source Type: research
Association between availability of direct access to army occupational therapy with return to duty in active-duty soldiers
Upper extremity musculoskeletal injuries are common with active-duty Army Soldiers and result in increased limited duty days. Patient satisfaction and surgery rates improve with direct access to occupational therapy in the civilian community. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 5, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jason L. Judkins, Vy T. Nguyen, Melissa D. Richardson, Tanja C. Roy Source Type: research
Joint position sense testing at the wrist and its correlations with kinesiophobia and pain intensity in individuals who have sustained a distal radius fracture: A cross-sectional study
Sensorimotor impairment following distal radius fracture (DRF) has been associated with a significant decline in function. Joint position sense (JPS) testing is a meaningful and responsive way to assess sensorimotor impairment for individuals who have sustained a DRF; however, there are factors that may influence the results of JPS testing, including kinesiophobia and pain intensity. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 2, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Raquel Cantero-T éllez, Lori A. Algar, Leire Cruz Gambero, Jorge Hugo Villafañe, Nancy Naughton Source Type: research
Investigation of the barriers to and functional outcomes of telerehabilitation in patients with hand injury
Telerehabilitation is an approach that is growing in importance and rapidly becoming more prevalent. However, the potential barriers to this approach and its effectiveness relative to face-to-face treatment still need to be determined. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Bar ış SEVEN, Ahmet GÖKKURT, Meltem KOÇ, Buse KÜPELİ, Deran OSKAY Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
Effect of Kinesio taping on wrist proprioception in healthy subjects: A randomized clinical trial
Although the use of KT has increased considerably in the clinical practice in the last years, there is limited evidence about the effects of its application in proprioception. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Lorenzo A. Justo-Cousi ño, Iria Da Cuña-Carrera, Alejandra Alonso-Calvete, Yoana González-González Source Type: research
Research capacity and culture among hand therapists in Australia: A cross-sectional survey
Identifying the factors influencing engagement in research capacity and culture (RCC) in hand therapy practice is essential to inform strategies to support contributions to high-quality research and its implementation in clinical practice. However, the RCC of clinicians providing hand therapy services in Australia has not been investigated. (Source: Journal of Hand Therapy)
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - February 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Dave Parsons, Rachel Ross, Celeste Glasgow, Luke Robinson, Luke McCarron, Lisa O ’Brien Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
