Journal of Hand Therapy

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Hand Therapy is 0. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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We need clinician-scientists…and clinical researchers.32
Exploring the barriers and enablers to the standardized and routine use of patient-rated outcomes for clients presenting with hand injuries at an Australian public hospital31
Digital wound assessment by hand specialists is moderately reliable29
Quantifying thenar muscle biomechanical properties: Sex-based variations and implications for grip strength26
Measuring functional outcome in Dupuytren's disease: A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures19
Ultrasonographic assessment in vivo of the excursion and tension of flexor digitorum profundus tendon on different rehabilitation protocols after tendon repair18
Table of Contents16
Tensile load on the flexor digitorum profundus tendon during palmar and lateral blocking exercises: Influence on blocking force and distal interphalangeal joint flexion angle16
Prescription of exercise relative motion orthoses to improve limited proximal interphalangeal joint movement: A prospective, multi-center, consecutive case series15
Combined clinic and home-based therapeutic approach for the treatment of bilateral radial deficiency for a young child with Holt-Oram syndrome: A case report14
Is superficial radial nerve affected in patients with hand osteoarthritis?14
Psychosocial influences in the development of cumulative trauma disorders13
Letter to editor: The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy13
Determinants of hand function in children and adolescent with Down Syndrome-A scoping review12
Development of overuse musculoskeletal conditions after combat-related upper limb amputation: a retrospective cohort study12
Patient-centered care in the conservative management of an unstable proximal phalanx fracture: A case report12
Can manual lymphatic drainage be a new treatment option in mild-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome? A randomized controlled study11
Hand therapy referral for hand fractures and dislocations: A multicenter snapshot study11
The efficacy of Mulligan mobilization and corticosteroid injection on pain, functionality, and proprioception in rotator cuff tears: A randomized controlled trial11
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers10
Comparative electromyographic study of the stabilizing muscles of the trapeziometacarpal joint during different rehabilitation exercises10
Convergent validity and responsiveness of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure for the evaluation of therapeutic outcomes for patients with carpometacarpal osteoarthritis9
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 study9
The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy9
Leveraging implementation science to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal overuse injury in musicians: A proposal for the study of a conceptual framework9
Scapholunate and lunotriquetral joint dynamic stabilizers and their role in wrist neuromuscular control and proprioception9
Orthotic intervention options to non-surgically manage adult and pediatric trigger finger: A systematic review9
Targeted sensorimotor retraining in the clinical setting: Improving patient outcomes following distal upper extremity injury9
Proprioception evaluation and treatment: Hand therapist practice patterns9
Investigation of the barriers to and functional outcomes of telerehabilitation in patients with hand injury9
An investigation into the reliability and methodology of the Linburg-Comstock anomaly clinical test8
Hand therapy role in return to work for patients with hand and upper limb conditions8
Response to “Recommendations for management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy: Based on clinical review”8
User experiences of digital prostheses in daily functioning in people with an amputation of thumb or finger8
A description of the barriers, facilitators, and experiences of hand therapists in providing remote (tele) rehabilitation: An interpretive description approach8
The impact of a hand therapy workplace-based educational approach on the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy: A randomized controlled study8
Is mirror therapy combined with a routine physiotherapy protocol effective for children with obstetrical upper brachial plexus palsy?8
Exploring hand function in newly diagnosed primary Sjögren’s syndrome: Clinical, radiographic, and ultrasonographic insights7
Reduced pain and improved daily activities for individuals with hand osteoarthritis using a silicone wrist hand orthosis7
Table of Contents7
Psychometric evaluation of the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) in patients with orthopedic shoulder impairments seeking outpatient rehabilitation7
The forgotten radial nerve: A conceptual framework for treatment of lateral elbow pain7
The hands I've been dealt7
The patient-rated elbow evaluation was successfully translated into the Arabic language7
Carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace. Triggers, coping strategies, and economic impact: A qualitative study from the perspective of women manual workers7
Incorporation of occupational based intervention into joint protection education for individuals with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A case series7
Development and validation of a WHO ICF compliant hand and upper limb assessment tool for children: The Reach Out questionnaire7
Wrist and forearm range of motion commencement time following primary triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal repair surgery: A scoping review7
Hand therapy utilization following digital flexor tendon repair: Trends, timing, predictive factors, and association with reoperation6
The efficacy of taping on elbow proprioception in healthy individuals: A single-blinded randomized placebo-controlled study6
Practitioners in the hand therapy field report a need for increased structured education opportunities6
Feasibility and impact of a musculoskeletal health for musicians (MHM) program for musician students: A randomized controlled pilot study6
Preventive strategies, exercises and rehabilitation of hand neuropathy in cyclists: A systematic review6
A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of mirror therapy in improving strength, range of movement and muscle activity, in people with carpal tunnel syndrome6
Practice patterns following carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty6
Utilization of 3D printed orthoses for musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity: A systematic review6
Effect of splinting and kinesiotaping treatments on functional status, sleep quality and median nerve cross-sectional area in carpal tunnel syndrome: A single blind prospective randomized controlled s6
Active wrist joint position sense (AWJPS) test offers variable reliability levels and scores among multiple wrist angles and tester-experience levels6
Focal dystonia in musicians, a literature review5
Asymmetric involvement of hands: Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Bimanual Fine Motor Function 2.0 classification in children with cerebral palsy5
An analysis of wrist and forearm range of motion using the Dartfish motion analysis system5
A rehabilitation protocol for the use of a 3D-printed prosthetic hand in pediatrics: A case report5
Usefulness of a hand therapy application5
Immediate effects of Kinesio taping in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled double-blind ultrasonographic study5
Concurrent validity and precision of the thumb disability examination (TDX) in first carpometacarpal osteoarthritis5
The Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) was successfully translated into Tamil5
Management of everyday life after a hand operation—A qualitative study of patients with a weak sense of coherence5
Patients living with upper extremity arthritis may experience limitations in physical, mental, and social health: A technical report5
Improving how orthopedic journals report research outcomes based on sex and gender5
Management of stable proximal interphalangeal joint volar plate injuries with figure-of-8 orthoses: A parallel-group randomized controlled trial5
Concurrent musculoskeletal complaints in elbows, shoulders, and necks after common hand and forearm injuries or conditions: A cross-sectional study among 600 patients5
“I didn't know what I could do”: Behaviors, knowledge and beliefs, and social facilitation after distal radius fracture5
(Re-)Defining ergonomics in hand therapy: Applications for the management of upper extremity osteoarthritis4
Chronic lateral elbow tendinopathy with a supervised graded exercise protocol4
Effectiveness of a home training program on improving pinch force perception in older adults4
Case report illustrating use of serial elastic tension digital neoprene orthoses (ETDNO) protocol in the treatment of proximal interphalangeal joint flexion contracture4
Provocative maneuvers demonstrate excellent accuracy in the “virtual” diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome among people with upper limb conditions—a short technical report4
Instructions for authors4
Predictive factors for return to work or study and satisfaction in traumatic brachial plexus injury individuals undergoing rehabilitation: A retrospective follow-up study of 101 cases4
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers4
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers4
Normative data for handgrip strength in Serbian children measured with a bulb dynamometer4
Prevalence and predictors of elbow flexion contractures during early childhood following brachial plexus birth injury4
The patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation questionnaire was successfully translated to Korean4
Grip strength is more sensitive to changes in elbow position than isolated wrist extension strength in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy4
The consequences of a thoracic outlet syndrome's entrapment model on the biomechanics of the ulnar nerve - Cadaveric study4
Shoulder structure and function: The impact of osteoarthritis and rehabilitation strategies4
Design of an orthosis with straight spring for extension mobilization of flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint4
Weight-bearing test of traumatic triangular fibrocartilage complex lesion with unstable radioulnar joint4
Instructions for authors4
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers4
Comments on “Reliability and agreement between two wearable inertial sensor devices for measurement of arm activity during walking and running gait” by Sama et al4
Effect of three traditional conservative treatment techniques on patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis4
The elastography of distal ulnar nerve branches in cyclists4
Prevalence of positive modified scapular assistance test in patients with shoulder pain with and without scapular dyskinesis: a cross-sectional study3
Patient satisfaction of hand therapy services3
A systematic review of biopsychosocial prognostic factors of recovery after a proximal humerus fracture3
Distal biceps tendon rupture: Is surgery the best course of treatment? Two case reports3
Comments on “Concurrent validity and precision of the thumb disability examination (TDX) in first carpometacarpal osteoarthritis” by Johnson et al.3
Immediate effects of elbow orthoses on elbow proprioception in asymptomatic individuals: A randomized sham-controlled single-blinded study3
Reviewer’s- unsung heroes now more than ever3
Influence of forearm rotation on the kinetic stabilizing efficiency of the muscles that control the scapholunate joint. Clinical application in proprioceptive and neuromuscular rehabilitation programs3
Case-based report of graded motor imagery experience in traumatic brachial plexus injury: The art of moving without moving3
A follow up survey on the impact of COVID-19 on hand therapy practice3
Development and test-retest reliability assessment of a low-cost, 3D printed tool for assessing different aspects of hand dexterity3
Use of relative motion orthoses from the perspective of hand-injured patients: A qualitative study3
Improving the structural validity of the QuickDASH questionnaire: Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling in 1798 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome3
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers3
The role of hand therapy in facilitating participation in rock wall climbing: A case report of a woman with cerebral palsy3
Effects of high-intensity laser therapy in patients with De Quervain's tenosynovitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis3
Test-retest reliability of joint position sense in the carpometacarpal joint among healthy adults3
Ring finger metacarpal fracture iatrogenic rotation using an ulnar gutter splint: A cadaveric study3
Instructions for authors3
Mid-term effects of two different Kinesio tape treatments in female patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: Randomized controlled ultrasonographic study3
A traction orthosis for the treatment of proximal phalangeal fractures3
We can do better: Considering sex and gender with an intersectional lens in health research3
Role of strengthening during nonoperative treatment of lateral epicondyle tendinopathy3
A valid and reliable 3D-printed electronic grip strength assessment tool3
Psychosocial factors addressed by occupational therapists in hand therapy: A mixed-methods study3
Letter to the editor3
The intermetacarpal distance method for assessment of active thumb radial abduction has excellent test-retest agreement, reliability, and precision in persons with non-operative thumb carpometacarpal 3
Safety and efficacy of ultrasonography of tension after zone II flexor tendon repair: A randomized controlled trial3
Brazilian version of the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function test: An observational cross-sectional study on standardization, reliability and normative data3
An evaluation of wrist and forearm movement during purposeful activities and range of movement exercises after surgical repair of a distal radius fracture: A randomized crossover study3
Clinical effects of proprioceptive thumb exercise for individuals with carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial3
Pre- and post-treatment in flexor tendon tenolysis: An observational study3
Table of Contents3
Exploring the patient experience of telehealth hand therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic3
The management of hand osteoarthritis: The rheumatologist's perspective2
Instructions for authors2
A retrospective analysis of quality of life domains impacted by distal radius fracture and ulnar neuropathy2
Finger flexor tendon injuries repaired surgically followed by an early active motion program: A prospective cohort study of clinician- and patient-reported outcomes2
Association between availability of direct access to army occupational therapy with return to duty in active-duty soldiers2
Total active range of movement after treatment using a traction orthotic for extra-articular phalangeal fractures: A case series2
Overhead arm positioning in the rehabilitation of elbow dislocations: An in vitro biomechanical study2
Evaluation of short-term and residual effects of Kinesio taping in chronic lateral epicondylitis: A randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial2
The effect of Mulligan and Maitland techniques on pain, functionality, proprioception, and quality of life in individuals with rotator cuff lesions2
Performance-based outcome measures of dexterity and hand function in person with hands and wrist injuries: A scoping review of measured constructs2
Reliability and clinical utility of a novel telehealth-based goniometry approach to measure range of motion of the digits of the hand2
Comparative efficacy of the dorsal application of Kinesio tape and splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial2
Authorship- giving appropriate credit to researchers and Patient Partners or People With Lived Experience, while recognizing accountability: A new policy2
The effect of manual lymphatic drainage on intraneural edema of the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial2
Squegg demonstrates good interdevice reliability in measuring grip strength in healthy volunteers2
Pulsed negative pressure myofascial vacuum therapy and percutaneous electrolysis in the treatment of lateral epicondylalgia: A single-blind randomized controlled trial2
Clinical measurement of functional dart thrower's motion in patients with unilateral wrist conditions undergoing nonoperative or postoperative hand therapy2
Structural validity of the Brazilian version of the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index in patients with chronic shoulder pain2
Hand therapists’ usage and perception of technology and telerehabilitation: An online survey study with a qualitative component2
Relative motion orthoses for early active motion after finger extensor and flexor tendon repairs: A systematic review2
Effective assessments to identify overuse injuries in unaffected limbs of persons with unilateral upper limb amputations2
The trapeziometacarpal screw home torque mechanism as a clinical indicator of the posterior joint ligament complex integrity: A cadaveric investigation2
Grip strength measured by squeezing a plastic bottle may be a valid alternative to a standard dynamometer for virtual care2
Table of Contents2
Effects of dual-task interference on dexterity performance in people with mild to moderately severe Parkinson’s disease: An observational analysis2
The arm curl score is the best indicator of reduced upper extremity exercise capacity in women with fibromyalgia: A cross-sectional study2
Extensor tendon transfer for fracture-related extensor pollicis longus rupture: Long-term outcome case series2
Psychometric evaluation of the Southampton hand assessment procedure (SHAP) in a sample of upper limb prosthesis users2
Effect of a stabilization exercise program versus standard treatment for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A randomized trial2
Intra-rater reliability of goniometry to measure scapular protraction and retraction2
The Patient-Rated Elbow Evaluation and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons—Elbow form capture aspects of functioning that are important to patients with elbow injuries2
The role of hand therapy in returning to safe driving following an orthopedic upper extremity injury or surgery1
The patient-rated wrist and hand evaluation was successfully translated to the Slovenian language1
A randomized controlled trial comparing controlled active motion and early passive mobilization protocols for rehabilitation of repaired flexor tendons in zone II1
Relationship between pain and proprioception among individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain1
Use of a relative motion flexion orthosis after epitendinous zone II flexor tendon repair: A case report1
Are pectoralis minor length and posterior shoulder tightness associated with patient-reported shoulder pain and disability?1
Efficacy of extension wrist hand orthosis on pain, grip strength and electromyographic activities in lateral epicondylitis: A randomized single-blind clinical trial1
Hand therapists' knowledge and practice-related beliefs about pain science: A survey study1
Instructions for authors1
Pain, function, and radiographic disease in trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis1
Wrist weight-bearing tolerance in healthy adults1
Table of Contents1
Effect of pre-treatment expectations on post-treatment expectation fulfillment or outcomes in patients with distal radius fracture1
Instructions for authors1
Scoping review and systematic reviews are both valuable, but serve different purposes1
Effect of high-intensity laser therapy and mirror therapy on complex regional pain syndrome type I in the hand area: A randomized controlled trial1
The Neurological Hand Deformity Classification: Construct validity, test-retest, and inter-rater reliability1
Systematic review: Zone IV extensor tendon early active mobilization programs1
Research should advance the quintuple aims of better patient experience and outcomes, improved provider work role experience, cost efficiency and equity1
Optimal multi-field functional electrical stimulation parameters for the “drinking task - reaching phase” and related upper limb kinematics repeatability in post stroke subjects1
The relationship between muscle activation and handwriting quality with non-native grip styles1
Extensor mechanism dysfunction and hand deformities caused by Dupuytren’s disease: Surgical and rehabilitation perspectives1
Many questions as we return to a new post pandemic normal. How will research, education and practice evolve?1
Beyond the hand and upper extremity: The role of hand therapists in care of people with rheumatic diseases1
Understanding the implications of hand impairments in light of the International Classification of Function model1
Patient satisfaction with telehealth vs in-person hand therapy: A retrospective review of results of an online satisfaction survey1
Implementing an internal audit to change practice: Current evidence and review of patient outcomes enabled transition to the relative motion extension approach in the postoperative management of zones1
Orthotic interventions for restoring proximal interphalangeal joint motion for patients with hand injuries or conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis1
Table of Contents1
A scoping review of the use of exercise-based upper extremity injury prevention programs for industrial workers1
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers1
The hand diagram: A novel outcome measure following supercharged end-to-side anterior interosseous nerve to ulnar nerve transfer in severe compressive ulnar neuropathy1
Ventilation asymmetry, diaphragmatic mobility and exercise capacity in men with traumatic brachial plexus injury1
Exercise relative motion orthoses: Use of the pencil test and variations of its use for assessing and managing different finger conditions1
Desired student characteristics for hand therapy clinical placements: A mixed method study1
The Functional Dexterity Test in Adult Populations: An Exploration of a Simplified Test Protocol and Parameters Guided by Statistical Outcomes1
Client buy-in: An essential consideration for graded motor imagery in hand therapy1
Thumb carpometacarpal palmar and radial abduction in adults with thumb carpometacarpal joint pain: Inter-rater reliability and precision of the inter-metacarpal distance method1
Assessment of the relationship between Brachial Plexus Profile activity short form scores and modified Mallet scores1
The effect of Electromyography (EMG)-driven Robotic Treatment on the recovery of the hand Nine years after stroke1
Comparison of the effectiveness of kinesiologic taping and high intensity laser therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial1
The impact of shoulder pathology on individuals with distal radius fracture1
Adult norms for the Corbett Targeted Coin Test1
The use of non-invasive skin traction orthosis in managing phalangeal fractures1
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of pressure pain detection threshold in evaluating mechanical pain threshold in people with hand or wrist injuries1
“Around the global hand table”: Hand surgeon and therapist perspectives on overcoming barriers to relative motion orthotic intervention in the management of zones V-VI finger extensor tendon repairs1
Positive clinical tests for medial epicondylalgia are more common than tests for lateral epicondylalgia in recreational pickleball players: A cross-sectional study1
Patient-reported outcome measures used for shoulder disorders: An overview of systematic reviews1
Instructions for authors1
The 2021 American Hand Therapy Foundation research priorities survey1
Effect of Kinesio taping on edema and wrist functions in patients with distal radius fracture followed conservatively with a cast: A randomized controlled single-blinded study1
Virtual health care & telehealth: Current therapy practice patterns1
Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation therapy and strength training among post-menopausal women with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. A randomized trial1
Comment on: “Effective self-stretching of carpal ligament for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A double-blinded randomized controlled study”1
Reflection and change in unprecedented times1
Table of Contents1
Ecology of musical performance as a model for evaluation and treatment of a musician with a playing related musculoskeletal disorder: A case report1
Retrospective chart review suggests patients referred to therapy following digit and partial thumb amputations have decreased pain and improved function1
A global proprioception concept after hand injury—Patient report1
Advancing the management of upper extremity musculoskeletal conditions: Insights from the field of implementation science1
Climbing while healing: An orthotic intervention for rock climbers with a low- grade A2 pulley injury, a case series1
Lateral epicondylosis: A literature review to link pathology and tendon function to tissue-level treatment and ergonomic interventions1
Impact of chronic wrist hypermobility on proprioception, strength, and functional performance in young adults1
Postoperative management and rehabilitation after the supercharged end-to-side anterior interosseous nerve to ulnar motor nerve transfer: A report of 3 cases1
Comparison of immobilization periods following open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis1
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers1
Patient outcomes and costs after isolated flexor tendon repairs of the hand1
Relative motion orthoses: A five-question decision making tool for thinking beyond thermoplastics1
The case of a woman with bilateral Dupuytren’s contractures who developed CRPS-1 after fasciectomy with no relapse on subsequent collagenase clostridium histolyticum injection and manipulation of the 1
Proprioception: An evidence-based review1
Managing patient expectations about recovery after a distal radius fracture based on patient reported outcomes1
The outcome difference between acute bony and tendinous mallet fingers treated conservatively in children1
Feasibility and impact of an expanded upper extremity musculoskeletal health for musicians (MHM) program on arm and hand pain in musicians0
Short and long-term outcomes of multidimensional physiotherapy in cases with acute compartment syndrome secondary to carbon monoxide poisoning with prolonged forearm compression0
Updated, detailed scoring of the activities measure for upper limb amputation (AM-ULA)0
Computer workstation ergonomics: Current evidence for evaluation, corrections, and recommendations for remote evaluation0
The 2019 practice analysis of hand therapy and the use of orthoses by certified hand therapists0
Evaluating the content validity of the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) in shoulder pathologies0
Instructions for authors0
Normative data for the Baseline® 5 position hydraulic pinch meter and the relationship between lateral pinch strength and pinch span0
The long-term effect of neurodynamics vs exercise therapy on pain and function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized parallel-group clinical trial0
An in-depth look at zone III and IV anatomy of the finger extensor mechanism and some clinical implications for use of the relative motion flexion orthosis0
Exercise handout and one-on-one hand therapy for management of stiffness after plaster cast immobilization of simple phalangeal and metacarpal fractures in children: A randomized, noninferiority trial0
Movement analysis of the distal transverse arch of the dominant hand while grasping and pinching objects: A descriptive, correlational research study0
The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire was successfully translated to Marathi0
Increase of weight-bearing capacity of patients with lesions of the TFCC using a wrist brace0
The role of diagnostic ultrasound in the examination of carpal tunnel syndrome: an update and systematic review0
Diagnostic tests recommended for the clinical assessment of patients with wrist complaints, an e-Delphi study0
Kinematic evaluation and reliability assessment of the Nine Hole Peg Test for manual dexterity0
Proportion and distribution of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and its association with disability in type 2 diabetes mellitus0
Systematic review of the quality of the cross-cultural adaptations and validation of Michigan Hand Outcome Questionnaire (MHQ) and meta-analysis0
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