Trunk restraint to promote upper extremity recovery in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

SK Wee, AM Hughes, M Warner… - … and neural repair, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Background. Many stroke patients exhibit excessive compensatory trunk movements during
reaching. Compensatory movement behaviors may improve upper extremity function in the …

Reference values for developing responsive functional outcome measures across the lifespan

MJ McKay, JN Baldwin, P Ferreira, M Simic, N Vanicek… - Neurology, 2017 - AAN Enterprises
Objective: To generate a reference dataset of commonly performed functional outcome
measures in 1,000 children and adults and investigate the influence of demographic …

Innovative evaluation of dexterity in pediatrics

SV Duff, DH Aaron, GR Gogola… - Journal of hand therapy, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Study design Review paper. Introduction Hand dexterity is multifaceted and
essential to the performance of daily tasks. Timed performance and precision demands are …

Less-affected hand function is associated with independence in daily living: A longitudinal study poststroke

S Hmaied Assadi, H Barel, I Dudkiewicz… - Stroke, 2022 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose: The upper extremity (UE) ipsilateral to the brain lesion is mildly
affected poststroke. It is unclear whether patients perceive this, and the association between …

Evaluating hand function in clients with trigger finger

D Langer, A Maeir, M Michailevich… - Occupational therapy …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Trigger finger (TF) is a common hand pathology frequently encountered in
hand clinics. Occupational therapists predominantly assess TF symptoms as opposed to …

The functional dexterity test in adult populations: an exploration of a simplified test protocol and parameters guided by statistical outcomes

G Bachman, C Ivy, D Wright, T Hightower, A Welsh… - Journal of Hand …, 2024 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT Background The Functional Dexterity Test (FDT) is a standardized assessment
used to quantify dexterity, in-hand manipulation, related to function. Recommendations to …

Both hands at work: the effect of aging on upper-limb kinematics in a multi-step activity of daily living

P Gulde, J Hermsdörfer - Experimental brain research, 2017 - Springer
The kinematic performance of basic motor tasks shows a clear decrease with advancing
age. This study examined if the rules known from such tasks can be generalized to activities …

Validity and reliability of the Functional Dexterity Test in children

CM Tissue, PF Velleman, CW Stegink-Jansen… - Journal of Hand …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Study Design Clinical measurement study. Introduction The Functional Dexterity
Test (FDT) has not been validated in children. Purpose of the Study To determine reliability …

Relationship between nerve conduction studies and the Functional Dexterity Test in workers with carpal tunnel syndrome

F Sartorio, F Dal Negro, E Bravini, G Ferriero… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2020 - Springer
Background Dexterity impairments caused by carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) make working
and daily activities challenging. We aimed to investigate: i) the relationship between …

Correlation between the ability to manipulate a touchscreen device and hand strength and manual dexterity among community-living older individuals

M Elboim-Gabyzon, A Danial-Saad - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Information regarding the relationship between the degree of hand function among the
elderly as measured by traditional assessments and the ability to manipulate touchscreens …