Journal of Hand Therapy

Papers
(The TQCC of Journal of Hand Therapy is 2. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
ArticleCitations
Comparative electromyographic study of the stabilizing muscles of the trapeziometacarpal joint during different rehabilitation exercises33
Preventive strategies, exercises and rehabilitation of hand neuropathy in cyclists: A systematic review32
CRITICALLY APPRAISED PAPER: “ROBOT- ASSISTED TRAINING AS SELF- TRAINING FOR UPPER LIMB HEMIPLEGIA IN CHRONIC STROKE: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL”30
ENHANCING PEDIATRIC GRIP STRENGTH ASSESSMENT: THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF A CHILD-FRIENDLY DYNAMOMETER27
PREOPERATIVE EDEMA MANAGEMENT OF THE BURNED HAND18
Patient-centered care in the conservative management of an unstable proximal phalanx fracture: A case report17
Development of a web-based application for initial hand evaluation and 3D scanning: A pilot feasibility and validity study17
A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of mirror therapy in improving strength, range of movement and muscle activity, in people with carpal tunnel syndrome17
Effectiveness of virtual reality-based movement therapy in peripheral nerve injuries of the hand17
Instructions for authors15
Response to “Recommendations for management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy: Based on clinical review”14
Table of Contents14
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 s13
We need clinician-scientists…and clinical researchers.13
Measuring functional outcome in Dupuytren's disease: A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures13
The patient-rated elbow evaluation was successfully translated into the Arabic language13
Concurrent validity and precision of the thumb disability examination (TDX) in first carpometacarpal osteoarthritis12
PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICES REGARDING NERVE AND TENDON TRANSFER SURGERIES FOR TETRAPLEGIA: AN INTERNATIONAL SURVEY11
Utilization of 3D printed orthoses for musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity: A systematic review11
The effect of Mulligan and Maitland techniques on pain, functionality, proprioception, and quality of life in individuals with rotator cuff lesions11
Joint position sense is affected in individuals with shoulder pain having type 2 diabetes mellitus: A technical report10
A systematic review of the quality and engagement of TikTok videos of resistance exercises for the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy10
Development of an online exercise and education program for adults post-distal radius fracture9
(Re-)Defining ergonomics in hand therapy: Applications for the management of upper extremity osteoarthritis9
A retrospective analysis of quality of life domains impacted by distal radius fracture and ulnar neuropathy9
Development and clinical validation of an orientation-sensor–integrated assistive device for drinking task retraining in stroke rehabilitation9
The role of hand therapy in facilitating participation in rock wall climbing: A case report of a woman with cerebral palsy9
Psychometric evaluation of the Southampton hand assessment procedure (SHAP) in a sample of upper limb prosthesis users9
Finger flexor tendon injuries repaired surgically followed by an early active motion program: A prospective cohort study of clinician- and patient-reported outcomes9
Ortho-Monitorizer: A portable device for quantitative monitoring of temperature and pressure in a 3D-printed upper limb orthosis9
Provocative maneuvers demonstrate excellent accuracy in the “virtual” diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome among people with upper limb conditions—a short technical report9
Test-retest reliability of joint position sense in the carpometacarpal joint among healthy adults9
Improving the structural validity of the QuickDASH questionnaire: Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling in 1798 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome9
Shoulder structure and function: The impact of osteoarthritis and rehabilitation strategies8
Extensor mechanism dysfunction and hand deformities caused by Dupuytren’s disease: Surgical and rehabilitation perspectives8
Assessment of the relationship between Brachial Plexus Profile activity short form scores and modified Mallet scores8
“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 repairs8
Performance-based outcome measures of dexterity and hand function in person with hands and wrist injuries: A scoping review of measured constructs8
Managing patient expectations about recovery after a distal radius fracture based on patient reported outcomes8
The impact of shoulder pathology on individuals with distal radius fracture8
Patient outcomes and costs after isolated flexor tendon repairs of the hand8
The effect of rotator cuff trigger points dry needling on the stability and function of the upper limb in people with shoulder pain: Randomized clinical trial study8
COMPARISON BETWEEN THE INTRINSIC GLOVE AND SURGEON PLASTER SPLINT APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF IMMOBILIZATION OF THE METACARPOPHALANGEAL JOINTS8
Understanding the implications of hand impairments in light of the International Classification of Function model8
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of pressure pain detection threshold in evaluating mechanical pain threshold in people with hand or wrist injuries8
Prioritize proximal interphalangeal joint extension, a cadaver study clarifying PIPJ neutral position and joint capsular behavior7
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers7
Psychometric properties of pectoralis minor muscle length tests in individuals with and without rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: A COSMIN-based systematic review7
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 study7
Research capacity and culture among hand therapists in Australia: A cross-sectional survey7
IMPACT OF A MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH FOR MUSICIANS (MHM) PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONAL AND MUSICIAN STUDENTS7
Instructions for authors7
Postoperative hand therapy and the 2018 Medicare therapy cap repeal: Appraising cost and use changes7
Structural and clinical disease severity in thumb osteoarthritis: A pilot study integrating imaging analysis and pain mechanisms7
HAND THERAPY LEVEL II FIELDWORK EDUCATORS' PERCEPTIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENTS’ NEED FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION7
Partnering with people living with rheumatoid arthritis for care of their hands: Four case reports using relative motion orthoses6
DRY NEEDLING FOR LATERAL ELBOW TENDINOPATHY IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: A RETROSPECTIVE PILOT STUDY AND REVIEW OF STATE LEGISLATION6
Pediatric hand therapists’ experiences with outcomes measurement: An interpretive descriptive study6
Extended reality in the management of upper limb musculoskeletal conditions: A scoping review6
RELIABILITY OF THE CORBETT TARGETED COIN TEST6
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 orthosis6
Upper extremity arthritis – current practices, new evidence, and future directions6
QuickDASH questionnaire items behave as 2 distinct subscales rather than one scale in Dupuytren's disease6
The role of diagnostic ultrasound in the examination of carpal tunnel syndrome: an update and systematic review6
A literature review of carpal tunnel syndrome and its association with body mass index, wrist ratio, wrist to palm ratio, and shape index6
Kinematic evaluation and reliability assessment of the Nine Hole Peg Test for manual dexterity6
A new orthotic solution for radial nerve injury6
Movement analysis of the distal transverse arch of the dominant hand while grasping and pinching objects: A descriptive, correlational research study6
Can we do it faster? accelerated rehabilitation following thumb ulnar collateral ligament repair with suture tape augmentation6
Exploring the reasons behind the low focus on upper limb rehabilitation in the early stages after a stroke: A qualitative study5
The results of serial casting in the treatment of proximal interphalangeal joint contractures in patients with systemic sclerosis5
THE USE OF FOREARM BASED ORTHOSES TO LIMIT AND / OR PREVENT FOREARM ROTATION5
Effectiveness of paraffin bath therapy for the symptoms and function of hand diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials5
GRADED MOTOR IMAGERY IN COMPEX HAND REHABILITATION5
Instructions for authors5
EFFECTIVENESS OF A WORK CONDITIONING-WORK HARDENING PROGRAM ON PATIENTS RECEIVING HAND THERAPY5
ESTABLISHING POPULATION NORMS FOR THE MACHAND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT 2.0: A CLINICAL MEASUREMENT STUDY5
Assessment and treatment of nonsurgical thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: A modified Delphi-based consensus paper of the American Society of Hand Therapists5
Therapists’ and prosthesis users’ assessments of a virtual reality environment designed for upper limb prosthesis control training5
THUMB PAIN EXPERIENCED IN HAND THERAPISTS5
Correction to Read for Credit #955 question 45
GripAble: Interrater reliability and normative grip strength of UK population5
Long-term (seven-year) follow-up of sensory-motor rehabilitation therapy for task-specific focal hand dystonia4
The efficacy of Mulligan mobilization and corticosteroid injection on pain, functionality, and proprioception in rotator cuff tears: A randomized controlled trial4
Instructions for authors4
Conservative versus surgical management of isolated O'Driscoll II coronoid fracture: A systematic review4
Exploring hand function in newly diagnosed primary Sjögren’s syndrome: Clinical, radiographic, and ultrasonographic insights4
The Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) was successfully translated into Tamil4
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 study4
Hand therapy referral for hand fractures and dislocations: A multicenter snapshot study4
The effect of Centella Asiatica cream on scar development in patients who underwent open carpal tunnel release surgery4
Action observation plus motor imagery and somatosensory discrimination training are effective non-motor approaches to improve manual dexterity4
Fugl-Meyer Assessment for upper extremity in stroke: A pyschometric systematic review4
INTER-RATER RELIABILITY OF VIDEO BASED RANGE OF MOTION ASSESSMENTS IN POST- RECONSTRUCTION BRACHIAL PLEXUS PATIENTS4
Immediate effects of Kinesio taping in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled double-blind ultrasonographic study4
Dynamic stabilization home exercise program for treatment of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A prospective randomized control trial4
Relative motion flexion following zone I-III flexor tendon repair: Concepts, evidence and practice.4
Predicting the handgrip strength across the age span: Cross-validating reference equations from the 2011 NIH toolbox norming study4
Investigation of factors affecting shoulder pain in stroke survivors4
Proprioception evaluation and treatment: Hand therapist practice patterns3
Codesigning the web-based “Preoperative Rehab-readiness, Education and Preparation for Surgery” program for people undergoing a total shoulder replacement procedure3
Table of Contents3
Authorship- giving appropriate credit to researchers and Patient Partners or People With Lived Experience, while recognizing accountability: A new policy3
Which physiotherapy method is more effective for hand rehabilitation in patients with scleroderma: Physiotherapist-guided telerehabilitation or independent home-based exercise program?3
Table of Contents3
The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy3
A novel technique for digital assessment of hand volume3
Association between availability of direct access to army occupational therapy with return to duty in active-duty soldiers3
Clinical measurement of functional dart thrower's motion in patients with unilateral wrist conditions undergoing nonoperative or postoperative hand therapy3
A rehabilitation protocol for the use of a 3D-printed prosthetic hand in pediatrics: A case report3
Quantifying thenar muscle biomechanical properties: Sex-based variations and implications for grip strength3
Can manual lymphatic drainage be a new treatment option in mild-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome? A randomized controlled study3
Letter to editor: The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy3
Instructions for authors3
Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on upper limb recovery in stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials3
Assessment of finger dexterity through the DIGITS joint tracking web application—An evaluation study with comparison to the nine-hole pegboard test2
Handgrip strength and upper limb functional performance measures in people over 18 years old: Analysis of relationships and influencing factors2
Pulsed negative pressure myofascial vacuum therapy and percutaneous electrolysis in the treatment of lateral epicondylalgia: A single-blind randomized controlled trial2
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 study2
Dry needling: A tool to address tightness of the interossei?2
A MIXED METHODS ANALYSIS OF HEALTH LITERACY AMONG ADULTS WITH BRACHIAL PLEXUS BIRTH INJURY2
Reimagining Hand Therapy Through Innovation and Technology2
Impact of chronic wrist hypermobility on proprioception, strength, and functional performance in young adults2
The effect of Electromyography (EMG)-driven Robotic Treatment on the recovery of the hand Nine years after stroke2
Comparison of immobilization periods following open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis2
A global proprioception concept after hand injury—Patient report2
Research should advance the quintuple aims of better patient experience and outcomes, improved provider work role experience, cost efficiency and equity2
Software-based finger joint range of motion analysis: Current concepts, considerations, and challenges2
Reliability and clinical utility of a novel telehealth-based goniometry approach to measure range of motion of the digits of the hand2
Develop remote orthotic fabrication workflow using 3D modeling and 3D printing technology for carpometacarpal osteoarthritis2
A valid and reliable 3D-printed electronic grip strength assessment tool2
Effect of three traditional conservative treatment techniques on patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis2
The use of non-invasive skin traction orthosis in managing phalangeal fractures2
The 2021 American Hand Therapy Foundation research priorities survey2
Beyond the hand and upper extremity: The role of hand therapists in care of people with rheumatic diseases2
Wrist weight-bearing tolerance in healthy adults2
Therapy-led model of care for simple, diagnostic-defined pediatric hand fractures can maximize service access and improve consumer outcomes: An implementation study of value-based healthcare using mix2
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 2
Comparison of the effectiveness of kinesiologic taping and high intensity laser therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial2
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers2
The effect of manual lymphatic drainage on intraneural edema of the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial2
OUTCOMES OF GLENOHUMERAL DYSPLASIA FOLLOWING BRACHIAL PLEXUS BIRTH INJURY USING THE SUP-ER ORTHOSIS2
Instructions for authors2
Scoping review and systematic reviews are both valuable, but serve different purposes2
Desired student characteristics for hand therapy clinical placements: A mixed method study2
Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation therapy and strength training among post-menopausal women with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. A randomized trial2
Patient-reported outcome measures used for shoulder disorders: An overview of systematic reviews2
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