Trunk restraint to promote upper extremity recovery in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background. Many stroke patients exhibit excessive compensatory trunk movements during
reaching. Compensatory movement behaviors may improve upper extremity function in the …
reaching. Compensatory movement behaviors may improve upper extremity function in the …
Reference values for developing responsive functional outcome measures across the lifespan
Objective: To generate a reference dataset of commonly performed functional outcome
measures in 1,000 children and adults and investigate the influence of demographic …
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 …
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 …
affected poststroke. It is unclear whether patients perceive this, and the association between …
Evaluating hand function in clients with trigger finger
Background. Trigger finger (TF) is a common hand pathology frequently encountered in
hand clinics. Occupational therapists predominantly assess TF symptoms as opposed to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Background Dexterity impairments caused by carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) make working
and daily activities challenging. We aimed to investigate: i) the relationship between …
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 …
elderly as measured by traditional assessments and the ability to manipulate touchscreens …