STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. INTRODUCTION: A number of measurement tools with
strong clinimetric properties address activities and participation in hand-injured persons …

Purpose. The AHFT is an 11-item performance-based test designed to measure hand
strength and dexterity in persons with arthritis. Content. The items include grip and pinch …

Manual dexterity is a skill frequently evaluated in rehabilitation to estimate hand function.
Several tests have been developed for this purpose, including the Box and Block Test (BBT) …

Background: The osteoarticular and soft tissue structures of the hand may be involved in
systemic sclerosis (SSc), causing functional disability. Objective: To assess radiological …

Objective. To examine the test–retest reliability and concurrent validity of the Duruöz Hand
Index (DHI) in persons with scleroderma. Methods. Forty patients with scleroderma and no …

Several dexterity tests have been developed, including the Minnesota Rate of Manipulation
Test (MRMT) and a new version, the Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT). The …

The relationship between pegboard dexterity and applied dexterity was investigated by
examining performance on the Nine-Hole Pegboard Test and on functional tasks from the …

This paper is intended to provide a practical overview for clinicians and researchers
involved in assessing upper limb function. It considers 25 upper limb assessments used in …

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the use of paraffin and active hand
exercises would improve activity and participation in persons with scleroderma. In this series …

Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of static resting splints in early RA. Methods. A
multicentre, randomized, trial was conducted. Patients (n= 120) received either static resting …