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Attitudes and Opinions of Evidence-based Practice among Hand Therapists: A Survey Study
11 May 2012
Kristin Valdes, Rebecca von der Heyde
Abstract: The adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) principles is advocated by many professional organizations. The purpose of this study was to assess the current attitudes and opinions of hand t...
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Validation of the Brief International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Core Set for Hand Conditions
09 May 2012
Sandra Kus, Cornelia Oberhauser, Alarcos Cieza
Abstract: Study design: Cross-sectional multi-centre study. Introduction: The ICF Core Sets for Hand Conditions (HC) have been developed to describe functioning of patients with HC. Purpose of the stu...
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Thermoplastic Hinges: Eliminating the Need for Rivets in Mobilization Orthoses
07 May 2012
Deborah A. Schwartz
Abstract: Simplifying orthotic fabrication in the clinic is of value to both therapists and patients. This author describes a technique of using thermoplastic material to create a hinge, thus eliminat...
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Target-focused Exercise Regime: A Motivational Strategy to Improve Patient’s Adherence to Treatment of a Stiff Thumb Interphalangeal Joint
09 April 2012
G. Sudhagar, Monique LeBlanc
As hand therapists, we are often creative in altering and individualizing orthoses to meet specific patient needs. To assist patients in regaining desired thumb interphalangeal joint range of motion, ...
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Using the “Visual Target Grip Test” to Identify Sincerity of Effort during Grip Strength Testing
09 April 2012
Orit Shechtman, Bhagwant S. Sindhu, Paul W. Davenport
Abstract: We devised a sincerity of effort assessment based on “tricking” a person into exerting maximal effort by providing incorrect visual feedback. The assessment involves deriving a target line f...
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