OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Hand Therapy is 3. 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.)

Article	Citations
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 hospital	31
Digital wound assessment by hand specialists is moderately reliable	29
Quantifying thenar muscle biomechanical properties: Sex-based variations and implications for grip strength	26
Measuring functional outcome in Dupuytren's disease: A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures	19
Ultrasonographic assessment in vivo of the excursion and tension of flexor digitorum profundus tendon on different rehabilitation protocols after tendon repair	18
Tensile load on the flexor digitorum profundus tendon during palmar and lateral blocking exercises: Influence on blocking force and distal interphalangeal joint flexion angle	16
Table of Contents	16
Prescription of exercise relative motion orthoses to improve limited proximal interphalangeal joint movement: A prospective, multi-center, consecutive case series	15
Combined clinic and home-based therapeutic approach for the treatment of bilateral radial deficiency for a young child with Holt-Oram syndrome: A case report	14
Is superficial radial nerve affected in patients with hand osteoarthritis?	14
Letter to editor: The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy	13
Psychosocial influences in the development of cumulative trauma disorders	13
Patient-centered care in the conservative management of an unstable proximal phalanx fracture: A case report	12
Determinants of hand function in children and adolescent with Down Syndrome-A scoping review	12
Development of overuse musculoskeletal conditions after combat-related upper limb amputation: a retrospective cohort study	12
The efficacy of Mulligan mobilization and corticosteroid injection on pain, functionality, and proprioception in rotator cuff tears: A randomized controlled trial	11
Can manual lymphatic drainage be a new treatment option in mild-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome? A randomized controlled study	11
Hand therapy referral for hand fractures and dislocations: A multicenter snapshot study	11
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	10
Comparative electromyographic study of the stabilizing muscles of the trapeziometacarpal joint during different rehabilitation exercises	10
Targeted sensorimotor retraining in the clinical setting: Improving patient outcomes following distal upper extremity injury	9
Proprioception evaluation and treatment: Hand therapist practice patterns	9
Investigation of the barriers to and functional outcomes of telerehabilitation in patients with hand injury	9
Convergent validity and responsiveness of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure for the evaluation of therapeutic outcomes for patients with carpometacarpal osteoarthritis	9

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 study	9
The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy	9
Leveraging implementation science to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal overuse injury in musicians: A proposal for the study of a conceptual framework	9
Scapholunate and lunotriquetral joint dynamic stabilizers and their role in wrist neuromuscular control and proprioception	9
Orthotic intervention options to non-surgically manage adult and pediatric trigger finger: A systematic review	9
A description of the barriers, facilitators, and experiences of hand therapists in providing remote (tele) rehabilitation: An interpretive description approach	8
The impact of a hand therapy workplace-based educational approach on the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy: A randomized controlled study	8
Is mirror therapy combined with a routine physiotherapy protocol effective for children with obstetrical upper brachial plexus palsy?	8
An investigation into the reliability and methodology of the Linburg-Comstock anomaly clinical test	8
Hand therapy role in return to work for patients with hand and upper limb conditions	8
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 finger	8
The patient-rated elbow evaluation was successfully translated into the Arabic language	7
Carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace. Triggers, coping strategies, and economic impact: A qualitative study from the perspective of women manual workers	7
Incorporation of occupational based intervention into joint protection education for individuals with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A case series	7
Development and validation of a WHO ICF compliant hand and upper limb assessment tool for children: The Reach Out questionnaire	7
Wrist and forearm range of motion commencement time following primary triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal repair surgery: A scoping review	7
Exploring hand function in newly diagnosed primary Sjögren’s syndrome: Clinical, radiographic, and ultrasonographic insights	7
Reduced pain and improved daily activities for individuals with hand osteoarthritis using a silicone wrist hand orthosis	7
Table of Contents	7
Psychometric evaluation of the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) in patients with orthopedic shoulder impairments seeking outpatient rehabilitation	7
The forgotten radial nerve: A conceptual framework for treatment of lateral elbow pain	7
The hands I've been dealt	7
Utilization of 3D printed orthoses for musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity: A systematic review	6
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 s	6
Active wrist joint position sense (AWJPS) test offers variable reliability levels and scores among multiple wrist angles and tester-experience levels	6
Hand therapy utilization following digital flexor tendon repair: Trends, timing, predictive factors, and association with reoperation	6
The efficacy of taping on elbow proprioception in healthy individuals: A single-blinded randomized placebo-controlled study	6
Practitioners in the hand therapy field report a need for increased structured education opportunities	6
Feasibility and impact of a musculoskeletal health for musicians (MHM) program for musician students: A randomized controlled pilot study	6
Preventive strategies, exercises and rehabilitation of hand neuropathy in cyclists: A systematic review	6
A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of mirror therapy in improving strength, range of movement and muscle activity, in people with carpal tunnel syndrome	6
Practice patterns following carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty	6
Patients living with upper extremity arthritis may experience limitations in physical, mental, and social health: A technical report	5
Improving how orthopedic journals report research outcomes based on sex and gender	5
Management of stable proximal interphalangeal joint volar plate injuries with figure-of-8 orthoses: A parallel-group randomized controlled trial	5
Concurrent musculoskeletal complaints in elbows, shoulders, and necks after common hand and forearm injuries or conditions: A cross-sectional study among 600 patients	5
“I didn't know what I could do”: Behaviors, knowledge and beliefs, and social facilitation after distal radius fracture	5
Focal dystonia in musicians, a literature review	5
Asymmetric involvement of hands: Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Bimanual Fine Motor Function 2.0 classification in children with cerebral palsy	5
An analysis of wrist and forearm range of motion using the Dartfish motion analysis system	5
A rehabilitation protocol for the use of a 3D-printed prosthetic hand in pediatrics: A case report	5
Usefulness of a hand therapy application	5
Immediate effects of Kinesio taping in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled double-blind ultrasonographic study	5
Concurrent validity and precision of the thumb disability examination (TDX) in first carpometacarpal osteoarthritis	5
The Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) was successfully translated into Tamil	5
Management of everyday life after a hand operation—A qualitative study of patients with a weak sense of coherence	5
Shoulder structure and function: The impact of osteoarthritis and rehabilitation strategies	4
Design of an orthosis with straight spring for extension mobilization of flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint	4
Instructions for authors	4

Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	4
Weight-bearing test of traumatic triangular fibrocartilage complex lesion with unstable radioulnar joint	4
Comments on “Reliability and agreement between two wearable inertial sensor devices for measurement of arm activity during walking and running gait” by Sama et al	4
Effect of three traditional conservative treatment techniques on patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
The elastography of distal ulnar nerve branches in cyclists	4
Effectiveness of a home training program on improving pinch force perception in older adults	4
(Re-)Defining ergonomics in hand therapy: Applications for the management of upper extremity osteoarthritis	4
Case report illustrating use of serial elastic tension digital neoprene orthoses (ETDNO) protocol in the treatment of proximal interphalangeal joint flexion contracture	4
Provocative maneuvers demonstrate excellent accuracy in the “virtual” diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome among people with upper limb conditions—a short technical report	4
Chronic lateral elbow tendinopathy with a supervised graded exercise protocol	4
Instructions for authors	4
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 cases	4
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	4
Prevalence and predictors of elbow flexion contractures during early childhood following brachial plexus birth injury	4
The patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation questionnaire was successfully translated to Korean	4
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	4
Grip strength is more sensitive to changes in elbow position than isolated wrist extension strength in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy	4
Normative data for handgrip strength in Serbian children measured with a bulb dynamometer	4
The consequences of a thoracic outlet syndrome's entrapment model on the biomechanics of the ulnar nerve - Cadaveric study	4
Instructions for authors	3
Mid-term effects of two different Kinesio tape treatments in female patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: Randomized controlled ultrasonographic study	3
A traction orthosis for the treatment of proximal phalangeal fractures	3
We can do better: Considering sex and gender with an intersectional lens in health research	3
Role of strengthening during nonoperative treatment of lateral epicondyle tendinopathy	3
A valid and reliable 3D-printed electronic grip strength assessment tool	3
Psychosocial factors addressed by occupational therapists in hand therapy: A mixed-methods study	3
Letter to the editor	3
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 trial	3
Brazilian version of the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function test: An observational cross-sectional study on standardization, reliability and normative data	3
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 study	3
Clinical effects of proprioceptive thumb exercise for individuals with carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	3
Pre- and post-treatment in flexor tendon tenolysis: An observational study	3
Table of Contents	3
Exploring the patient experience of telehealth hand therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic	3
Prevalence of positive modified scapular assistance test in patients with shoulder pain with and without scapular dyskinesis: a cross-sectional study	3
A systematic review of biopsychosocial prognostic factors of recovery after a proximal humerus fracture	3
Patient satisfaction of hand therapy services	3
Distal biceps tendon rupture: Is surgery the best course of treatment? Two case reports	3
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 study	3
Reviewer’s- unsung heroes now more than ever	3
Influence of forearm rotation on the kinetic stabilizing efficiency of the muscles that control the scapholunate joint. Clinical application in proprioceptive and neuromuscular rehabilitation programs	3
Case-based report of graded motor imagery experience in traumatic brachial plexus injury: The art of moving without moving	3
A follow up survey on the impact of COVID-19 on hand therapy practice	3
Development and test-retest reliability assessment of a low-cost, 3D printed tool for assessing different aspects of hand dexterity	3
Use of relative motion orthoses from the perspective of hand-injured patients: A qualitative study	3
Improving the structural validity of the QuickDASH questionnaire: Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling in 1798 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome	3
The role of hand therapy in facilitating participation in rock wall climbing: A case report of a woman with cerebral palsy	3
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	3
Effects of high-intensity laser therapy in patients with De Quervain's tenosynovitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Test-retest reliability of joint position sense in the carpometacarpal joint among healthy adults	3
Ring finger metacarpal fracture iatrogenic rotation using an ulnar gutter splint: A cadaveric study	3