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The Science behind the Art of Hand Therapy
Hand therapy is often described as an integration of art and science. The art component to our profession is vital as it ensures our overall approach to management addresses each patient’s unique char...
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Victoria Priganc
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115
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Understanding the Biomechanical Nature of Musculoskeletal Tissue
Abstract: This article provides a general overview of the biomechanical principles associated with hand therapy. Specifically, it reviews the basic topics of material properties (including both theore...
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Andrew R. Karduna
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116-122
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Specialized Connective Tissue: Bone, the Structural Framework of the Upper Extremity
02 November 2011
Abstract: Bone is a connective tissue containing cells, fibers, and ground substance. There are many functions in the body in which the bone participates, such as storing minerals, providing internal ...
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Alyssa M. Weatherholt,
Robyn K. Fuchs,
Stuart J. Warden
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123-132
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Tendon Biomechanics and Mechanobiology—A Minireview of Basic Concepts and Recent Advancements
20 September 2011
Abstract: Due to their unique hierarchical structure and composition, tendons possess characteristic biomechanical properties, including high mechanical strength and viscoelasticity, which enable them...
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James H-C. Wang,
Qianping Guo,
Bin Li
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133-141
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Peripheral Nerve: From the Microscopic Functional Unit of the Axon to the Biomechanically Loaded Macroscopic Structure
02 December 2011
Abstract: Peripheral nerves are composed of motor and sensory axons, associated ensheathing Schwann cells, and organized layers of connective tissues that are in continuity with the tissues of the cen...
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Kimberly S. Topp,
Benjamin S. Boyd
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142-152
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Edema: A Silent but Important Factor
04 January 2012
Abstract: Edema is a normal response to injury. Even the smallest injury is associated with some inflammation, and initial edema is part of the normal inflammatory process. However, edema becomes a co...
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June P. Villeco
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153-162
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Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Conservative Therapeutic Management
13 February 2012
Abstract: Hand therapists need to understand the basic science behind the therapy they carry out and the current evidence to make the best treatment decisions. The purpose of this article was to revie...
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Jeanine Beasley
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163-172
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Managing the Injured Tendon: Current Concepts
13 February 2012
Abstract: Despite advances in understanding of the mechanical aspects of tendon management with improved suture technique and early stress application with postoperative therapy, clinical results rema...
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Roslyn B. Evans
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173-190
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Tendinopathies of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand: Histopathology and Clinical Considerations
Abstract: This article reviews the current opinion of the histopathological findings of common elbow, wrist, and hand tendinopathies. Implications for client management including examination, diagnosi...
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Jane M. Fedorczyk
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191-201
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Interventions in the Disturbances in the Motor and Sensory Environment
Abstract: Treatment of peripheral nervous system (PNS) pathology presents intervention challenges to every therapist. Many of the current and future interventions will be directed at restoring the nor...
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Mark T. Walsh
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202-219
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Effective Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: The Right Exercise at the Right Dose
04 January 2012
Abstract: The prescription of an effective therapeutic exercise program requires the right dosage of the right exercise, at the right time for that patient. The therapist must understand and apply tra...
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Lori Thein Brody
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220-232
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Orthotic Considerations for Dense Connective Tissue and Articular Cartilage—The Need for Optimal Movement and Stress
Abstract: Orthotic intervention is an essential component of hand rehabilitation, addressing biological factors that affect activity and participation. Functional, pain-free joint mobility requires sk...
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Pat McKee,
Susan Hannah,
Victoria W. Priganc
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233-243
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Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers
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Contributors
Jeanine Beasley, EdD, OTR, CHT, lives in Rockford, Michigan and is an associate professor in Grand Valley State University’s Occupational Therapy Department. She also works as a hand therapist at Mary...
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