Wrist / hand
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Exercise
The long-term effect of neurodynamics vs exercise therapy on pain and function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized parallel-group clinical trial.
J Hand Ther. Oct-Dec 2021;34(4):521-530. Hamzeh H, Madi M, Alghwiri AA, Hawamdeh Z. Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common disorder that limits function and quality of life. Little evidence is available on the…
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Evaluations
Measurement properties of outcome measures used to assess physical impairments in patients after distal radius fracture: A systematic review.
Phys Ther. 2021 Jun 1;101(6):pzab080. Ziebart C, Mehta SP, MacDermid J. Purpose: Individuals with distal radius fractures (DRF) may experience difficulty with gripping an object, painful wrist movements, sensorimotor difficulties, and swelling around the wrist…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Manipulation / manual therapy
Manual therapy versus surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: 4-year follow-up from a randomized controlled trial.
Phys Ther. 2020 Oct 30;100(11):1987-1996. Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Arias-Buría JL, Cleland JA, Pareja JA, Plaza-Manzano G, Ortega-Santiago R. Purpose: No study to our knowledge has investigated the effects longer than 1 year of manual therapy in…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Modalities, Occupational therapy, Splinting / supports / taping
Comparison of the effectiveness of orthotic intervention, kinesiotaping, and paraffin treatments in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a single-blind and randomized controlled study.
J Hand Ther. 2019 Jul – Sep;32(3):297-304. Mansiz Kaplan B, Akyuz G, Kokar S, Yagci I. Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare different conservative treatments in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Clinical practice guidelines
Hand pain and sensory deficits: Carpal tunnel syndrome.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019 May;49(5):CPG1-CPG85. Erickson M, Lawrence M, Jansen CWS, Coker D, Amadio P, Cleary C. Background:The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy…
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Arthritis
Manipulation / manual therapy, Occupational therapy, Splinting / supports / taping
Mobilization with movement and elastic tape application for the conservative management of carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.
J Hand Ther. 2015 Jan-Mar;28(1):82-4; quiz 85. Villafañe J, Valdes K. Background: Mobilization with movement is a manual therapy technique described as an effective modality for pain reduction and improved function in a number of…
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Splinting / supports / taping
Use of a bivalve finger fracture orthosis for a new treatment protocol of a PIP comminuted fracture and dorsal dislocation.
J Hand Ther. 2015 Jan-Mar;28(1):77-80; quiz 81. Monasterio M, Longsworth KA, Viegas S. Purpose: As therapists and physicians, we often need to work with our patients to cater treatment accordingly. These authors describe how they…
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Splinting / supports / taping
A novel way of treating mallet finger injuries.
J Hand Ther. 2014 Oct-Dec;27(4):325-8; quiz 329. Devan D. Background: This article proposes a novel approach to treat mallet finger injuries conservatively. Mallet finger injuries often require long periods of immobilization to ensure that the…
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Kienbock's disease
Exercise, Occupational therapy
A hand therapy protocol for the treatment of lunate overload or early Kienbock’s disease.
J Hand Ther. 2013 Jul-Sep;26(3):255-59; quiz 260. Wollstein R, Wollstein A, Rodgers J, Ogden TJ. Background: We describe a hand therapy protocol aimed at unloading the wrist and increasing blood supply to the wrist, specifically…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise, Occupational therapy
The impact of flexor tendon rehabilitation restrictions on individuals’ independence with daily activities: implications for hand therapists.
J Hand Ther. 2013 Jan-Mar;26(1):22-8; quiz 29. Kaskutas V, Powell R. Purpose: This study identified activity limitations which individuals with flexor tendon lacerations experience post-repair and explored methods they used to support participation in life…
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