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 …

The rapid introduction of sophisticated computers, services, telecommunications systems,
and manufacturing systems has caused a major shift in the way people use and work with …

This paper presents the results of a descriptive survey on human grasps. Sixty-four videos
were selected to represent tasks performed in the main areas of activities of daily living …

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular disease for which there
is no cure. There is a general misunderstanding among healthcare professionals of the …

A significant part of manual work is still done using hand-tools. Therefore, a correct design is
crucial for preventing upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders, such as carpal tunnel …

Objective To evaluate the prevalence and rheumatological and radiological characteristics
of arthropathy in patients after long-term cure of acromegaly in comparison with age …

Most authors have provided diameter recommendations for cylindrical handle design in
order to increase performance, avoid discomfort, and reduce the risk of cumulative trauma …

Context Joint complaints in patients with acromegaly are common, although the long-term
disease course is largely unknown. Objective This study aims to evaluate the long-term …

Hand tools are commonly used on Indian farms. There are 800 million hand tools used on
Indian farms by 260 million farm workers. This study was done in two phases. In the first …

Background Inappropriately sized tennis racket grip is often cited in the popular media as a
risk factor for overuse injuries about the forearm and elbow. Currently, a hand measurement …