Journal of Hand Therapy

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Hand Therapy is 1. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Response to “Recommendations for management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy: Based on clinical review”38
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We need clinician-scientists…and clinical researchers.26
The patient-rated elbow evaluation was successfully translated into the Arabic language19
A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of mirror therapy in improving strength, range of movement and muscle activity, in people with carpal tunnel syndrome18
Comparative electromyographic study of the stabilizing muscles of the trapeziometacarpal joint during different rehabilitation exercises16
Utilization of 3D printed orthoses for musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity: A systematic review16
Patient-centered care in the conservative management of an unstable proximal phalanx fracture: A case report16
Measuring functional outcome in Dupuytren's disease: A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures15
Concurrent validity and precision of the thumb disability examination (TDX) in first carpometacarpal osteoarthritis14
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 s14
The role of hand therapy in facilitating participation in rock wall climbing: A case report of a woman with cerebral palsy13
Preventive strategies, exercises and rehabilitation of hand neuropathy in cyclists: A systematic review13
Finger flexor tendon injuries repaired surgically followed by an early active motion program: A prospective cohort study of clinician- and patient-reported outcomes12
Test-retest reliability of joint position sense in the carpometacarpal joint among healthy adults11
Performance-based outcome measures of dexterity and hand function in person with hands and wrist injuries: A scoping review of measured constructs11
(Re-)Defining ergonomics in hand therapy: Applications for the management of upper extremity osteoarthritis11
A systematic review of the quality and engagement of TikTok videos of resistance exercises for the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy10
Psychometric evaluation of the Southampton hand assessment procedure (SHAP) in a sample of upper limb prosthesis users10
Shoulder structure and function: The impact of osteoarthritis and rehabilitation strategies10
Improving the structural validity of the QuickDASH questionnaire: Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling in 1798 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome10
Role of strengthening during nonoperative treatment of lateral epicondyle tendinopathy9
Ortho-Monitorizer: A portable device for quantitative monitoring of temperature and pressure in a 3D-printed upper limb orthosis9
Managing patient expectations about recovery after a distal radius fracture based on patient reported outcomes9
The effect of Mulligan and Maitland techniques on pain, functionality, proprioception, and quality of life in individuals with rotator cuff lesions9
A retrospective analysis of quality of life domains impacted by distal radius fracture and ulnar neuropathy9
Assessment of the relationship between Brachial Plexus Profile activity short form scores and modified Mallet scores9
Provocative maneuvers demonstrate excellent accuracy in the “virtual” diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome among people with upper limb conditions—a short technical report9
Patient satisfaction of hand therapy services9
Patient outcomes and costs after isolated flexor tendon repairs of the hand9
“Around the global hand table”: Hand surgeon and therapist perspectives on overcoming barriers to relative motion orthotic intervention in the management of zones V-VI finger extensor tendon repairs9
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of pressure pain detection threshold in evaluating mechanical pain threshold in people with hand or wrist injuries8
Pediatric hand therapists’ experiences with outcomes measurement: An interpretive descriptive study8
Extensor mechanism dysfunction and hand deformities caused by Dupuytren’s disease: Surgical and rehabilitation perspectives8
Effect of Kinesio taping on edema and wrist functions in patients with distal radius fracture followed conservatively with a cast: A randomized controlled single-blinded study8
Postoperative management and rehabilitation after the supercharged end-to-side anterior interosseous nerve to ulnar motor nerve transfer: A report of 3 cases8
Understanding the implications of hand impairments in light of the International Classification of Function model8
A new orthotic solution for radial nerve injury8
The impact of shoulder pathology on individuals with distal radius fracture8
Upper extremity arthritis – current practices, new evidence, and future directions7
Research capacity and culture among hand therapists in Australia: A cross-sectional survey7
The role of diagnostic ultrasound in the examination of carpal tunnel syndrome: an update and systematic review7
Postoperative hand therapy and the 2018 Medicare therapy cap repeal: Appraising cost and use changes7
QuickDASH questionnaire items behave as 2 distinct subscales rather than one scale in Dupuytren's disease7
Radiographic goniometry of the PIP-joint: A reliable measurement method7
Prioritize proximal interphalangeal joint extension, a cadaver study clarifying PIPJ neutral position and joint capsular behavior7
Partnering with people living with rheumatoid arthritis for care of their hands: Four case reports using relative motion orthoses7
A literature review of carpal tunnel syndrome and its association with body mass index, wrist ratio, wrist to palm ratio, and shape index6
Kinematic evaluation and reliability assessment of the Nine Hole Peg Test for manual dexterity6
The effect of Centella Asiatica cream on scar development in patients who underwent open carpal tunnel release surgery6
Movement analysis of the distal transverse arch of the dominant hand while grasping and pinching objects: A descriptive, correlational research study6
Exercise handout and one-on-one hand therapy for management of stiffness after plaster cast immobilization of simple phalangeal and metacarpal fractures in children: A randomized, noninferiority trial6
Therapists’ and prosthesis users’ assessments of a virtual reality environment designed for upper limb prosthesis control training6
Can we do it faster? accelerated rehabilitation following thumb ulnar collateral ligament repair with suture tape augmentation6
An in-depth look at zone III and IV anatomy of the finger extensor mechanism and some clinical implications for use of the relative motion flexion orthosis6
Predicting the handgrip strength across the age span: Cross-validating reference equations from the 2011 NIH toolbox norming study6
Sensory interventions on motor function, activities of daily living, and spasticity of the upper limb in people with stroke: A randomized clinical trial6
Instructions for authors5
Exploring hand function in newly diagnosed primary Sjögren’s syndrome: Clinical, radiographic, and ultrasonographic insights5
Tensile load on the flexor digitorum profundus tendon during palmar and lateral blocking exercises: Influence on blocking force and distal interphalangeal joint flexion angle5
GripAble: Interrater reliability and normative grip strength of UK population5
Effectiveness of paraffin bath therapy for the symptoms and function of hand diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials5
Correction to Read for Credit #955 question 45
Dynamic stabilization home exercise program for treatment of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A prospective randomized control trial5
Psychometric evaluation of the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) in patients with orthopedic shoulder impairments seeking outpatient rehabilitation5
Conservative versus surgical management of isolated O'Driscoll II coronoid fracture: A systematic review5
Exploring the reasons behind the low focus on upper limb rehabilitation in the early stages after a stroke: A qualitative study5
Relative motion flexion following zone I-III flexor tendon repair: Concepts, evidence and practice.5
Assessment and treatment of nonsurgical thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: A modified Delphi-based consensus paper of the American Society of Hand Therapists5
Proprioception evaluation and treatment: Hand therapist practice patterns5
A rehabilitation protocol for the use of a 3D-printed prosthetic hand in pediatrics: A case report5
Instructions for authors5
Action observation plus motor imagery and somatosensory discrimination training are effective non-motor approaches to improve manual dexterity5
Quantifying thenar muscle biomechanical properties: Sex-based variations and implications for grip strength4
The efficacy of Mulligan mobilization and corticosteroid injection on pain, functionality, and proprioception in rotator cuff tears: A randomized controlled trial4
The Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) was successfully translated into Tamil4
Can manual lymphatic drainage be a new treatment option in mild-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome? A randomized controlled study4
Clinical measurement of functional dart thrower's motion in patients with unilateral wrist conditions undergoing nonoperative or postoperative hand therapy4
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 study4
Design of an orthosis with straight spring for extension mobilization of flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint4
The effect of manual lymphatic drainage on intraneural edema of the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial4
The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy4
Immediate effects of Kinesio taping in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled double-blind ultrasonographic study4
Pulsed negative pressure myofascial vacuum therapy and percutaneous electrolysis in the treatment of lateral epicondylalgia: A single-blind randomized controlled trial4
Letter to editor: The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy4
Association between availability of direct access to army occupational therapy with return to duty in active-duty soldiers4
Dry needling: A tool to address tightness of the interossei?4
Effect of three traditional conservative treatment techniques on patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis4
Authorship- giving appropriate credit to researchers and Patient Partners or People With Lived Experience, while recognizing accountability: A new policy4
Reliability and clinical utility of a novel telehealth-based goniometry approach to measure range of motion of the digits of the hand4
A novel technique for digital assessment of hand volume4
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 study4
Hand therapy referral for hand fractures and dislocations: A multicenter snapshot study4
Table of Contents4
Beyond the hand and upper extremity: The role of hand therapists in care of people with rheumatic diseases4
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers4
A valid and reliable 3D-printed electronic grip strength assessment tool4
Instructions for authors4
Table of Contents4
Investigation of factors affecting shoulder pain in stroke survivors4
The use of non-invasive skin traction orthosis in managing phalangeal fractures3
Instructions for authors3
Comparison of the effectiveness of kinesiologic taping and high intensity laser therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial3
Desired student characteristics for hand therapy clinical placements: A mixed method study3
The 2021 American Hand Therapy Foundation research priorities survey3
Flexion-extension strength of the index-thumb system in Italian population. A cross-sectional study to gather normative data3
Are the outcomes of relative motion extension orthoses non-inferior and cost-effective compared with dynamic extension orthoses for management of zones V-VI finger extensor tendon repairs: A randomize3
Who crashes their car following wrist fracture?3
A global proprioception concept after hand injury—Patient report3
Rasch analysis of the carpal tunnel syndrome instrument3
Many questions as we return to a new post pandemic normal. How will research, education and practice evolve?3
Retrospective chart review suggests patients referred to therapy following digit and partial thumb amputations have decreased pain and improved function3
Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation therapy and strength training among post-menopausal women with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. A randomized trial3
Wrist weight-bearing tolerance in healthy adults3
The effect of Electromyography (EMG)-driven Robotic Treatment on the recovery of the hand Nine years after stroke3
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers3
A systematic review of the effectiveness of wrist manipulative therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis3
Immediate effects of Kinesio taping and Dynamic taping on acromiohumeral distance in individuals with symptomatic rotator cuff tendinopathy3
The hand diagram: A novel outcome measure following supercharged end-to-side anterior interosseous nerve to ulnar nerve transfer in severe compressive ulnar neuropathy3
Research should advance the quintuple aims of better patient experience and outcomes, improved provider work role experience, cost efficiency and equity3
Patient-reported outcome measures used for shoulder disorders: An overview of systematic reviews3
Comparison of immobilization periods following open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis3
Handgrip strength and upper limb functional performance measures in people over 18 years old: Analysis of relationships and influencing factors3
Scoping review and systematic reviews are both valuable, but serve different purposes3
Impact of chronic wrist hypermobility on proprioception, strength, and functional performance in young adults3
Interrater and intrarater reliability for the Complete Minnesota Dexterity Test3
Effect of Kinesio taping on wrist kinematics and functional performance: A randomized controlled trial3
Assessment of finger dexterity through the DIGITS joint tracking web application—An evaluation study with comparison to the nine-hole pegboard test3
Do current upper limb orthotic classification systems help clinicians choose and design effective orthoses? A scoping review with expert interviews3
The case of a woman with bilateral Dupuytren’s contractures who developed CRPS-1 after fasciectomy with no relapse on subsequent collagenase clostridium histolyticum injection and manipulation of the 3
Carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joint collapse is associated with increased pain but not functional impairment in persons with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis2
The long-term effect of neurodynamics vs exercise therapy on pain and function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized parallel-group clinical trial2
The ongoing evolution of a clinical innovation: Relative motion concept and orthoses2
Determining the Minimally Important Change of the Michigan Hand outcomes Questionnaire in patients undergoing trigger finger release2
Predictors of functional outcome after peripheral nerve injury and compression2
Investigation of the barriers to and functional outcomes of telerehabilitation in patients with hand injury2
Prescription of exercise relative motion orthoses to improve limited proximal interphalangeal joint movement: A prospective, multi-center, consecutive case series2
User experiences of digital prostheses in daily functioning in people with an amputation of thumb or finger2
Concurrent musculoskeletal complaints in elbows, shoulders, and necks after common hand and forearm injuries or conditions: A cross-sectional study among 600 patients2
Table of Contents2
Rasch analysis of The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) in a postrepair rotator cuff sample2
Rehabilitation of high upper limb amputees after Targeted Muscle Reinnervation2
Prevalence of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome in mine workers of Khewra salt mines2
A long-term effect of distal radius fracture on the sensorimotor control of the wrist joint in older adults2
Patient-reported outcome measures used for hand and wrist disorders: An overview of systematic reviews2
The effect of anthropometric characteristics and electronic device use on median nerve cross-sectional area: A cross-sectional study2
Practice patterns following carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty2
Normative data for handgrip strength in Serbian children measured with a bulb dynamometer2
Improving how orthopedic journals report research outcomes based on sex and gender2
An analysis of wrist and forearm range of motion using the Dartfish motion analysis system2
The hands I've been dealt2
Acceptability and safety of 3D printed wrist-based orthoses compared to fiberglass casts for the treatment of non-surgical distal radius- and scaphoid fractures: A randomized feasibility trial2
Practitioners in the hand therapy field report a need for increased structured education opportunities2
Short and long-term outcomes of multidimensional physiotherapy in cases with acute compartment syndrome secondary to carbon monoxide poisoning with prolonged forearm compression2
Patients' experiences before and after total wrist fusion or total wrist arthroplasty: A qualitative study of patients with wrist osteoarthritis2
Outcome measures and measurement science are the foundation of clinical research2
Characterizing response to a dynamic stability modeled approach for thumb carpometacarpal joint pain: A retrospective study2
Treatment of trigger finger with metacarpophalangeal joint blocking orthosis vs relative motion extension orthosis: A randomized clinical trial2
Investigation of reliability, validity, and cutoff value of the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test2
Combined clinic and home-based therapeutic approach for the treatment of bilateral radial deficiency for a young child with Holt-Oram syndrome: A case report2
A description of the barriers, facilitators, and experiences of hand therapists in providing remote (tele) rehabilitation: An interpretive description approach2
Usefulness of a hand therapy application2
Diagnostic tests recommended for the clinical assessment of patients with wrist complaints, an e-Delphi study2
The efficacy of taping on elbow proprioception in healthy individuals: A single-blinded randomized placebo-controlled study2
The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire was successfully translated to Marathi2
Ring finger metacarpal fracture iatrogenic rotation using an ulnar gutter splint: A cadaveric study1
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers1
Effects of high-intensity laser therapy in patients with De Quervain's tenosynovitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis1
Effective long-term management of brachial plexus injury following surgery: What is needed from hand therapists’ perspectives1
Prevalence of positive modified scapular assistance test in patients with shoulder pain with and without scapular dyskinesis: a cross-sectional study1
Evidence for exercise therapy in patients with hand and wrist tendinopathy is limited: A systematic review1
Intra-rater reliability of goniometry to measure scapular protraction and retraction1
Psychometric evaluation of the Hamilton Inventory to evaluate signs and symptoms in patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)1
Use of a relative motion flexion orthosis after epitendinous zone II flexor tendon repair: A case report1
The patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation questionnaire was successfully translated to Brazilian Portuguese1
Systematic review: Zone IV extensor tendon early active mobilization programs1
Reliability and validity of a novel instrument for the quantification of hand forces during a jar opening task1
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Rehabilitation following distal triceps repair: A scoping review1
Assessing hand grasp in patients with systemic sclerosis using the 16-grasp test: Preliminary results from a multidisciplinary study group1
The effectiveness of mobilization with movement on patients with mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: A single-blinded, randomized controlled study1
Home exercise in the dart-throwing motion plane after distal radius fractures: A pilot randomized controlled trial1
“It was like a bad dream”: Making sense of violent hand amputation and replantation in South Africa1
The online version of an evidence-based hand exercise program for people with rheumatoid arthritis: A mixed-method, proof-of-concept study1
Orthotic interventions for restoring proximal interphalangeal joint motion for patients with hand injuries or conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis1
Proportion and distribution of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and its association with disability in type 2 diabetes mellitus1
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers1
Table of Contents1
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers1
Practical exercises for thumb proprioception1
Reviewer’s- unsung heroes now more than ever1
Factors affecting orthosis adherence after acute traumatic hand tendon repairs: A prospective cohort study1
Grip strength is more sensitive to changes in elbow position than isolated wrist extension strength in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy1
GoPro video-based therapist-rating of comprehensive-home-fall-hazard checklist shows excellent inter-rater reliability for postmenopausal women with distal radius fracture: A technical report1
A follow up survey on the impact of COVID-19 on hand therapy practice1
Effect of a stabilization exercise program versus standard treatment for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A randomized trial1
Optimal multi-field functional electrical stimulation parameters for the “drinking task - reaching phase” and related upper limb kinematics repeatability in post stroke subjects1
Comparative efficacy of the dorsal application of Kinesio tape and splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial1
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers1
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers1
Alterations in forearm muscle activation patterns after scapholunate interosseous ligament injury: A dynamic electromyography study1
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers1
Reliability of a novel technique to assess palmar contracture in young children with unilateral hand injuries1
Photovoice to explore the patient experience of a relative motion orthosis following a hand injury1
Wrist proprioception—An update on scientific insights and clinical implications in rehabilitation of the wrist1
JHT 2023 special issue reviewer acknowledgment1
A weighted ovoid inside a sphere to practice joint position sense of the wrist1
Work transition after hand injury: A scoping review1
The effectiveness of hand therapy for breast cancer survivors experiencing aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal syndrome in the hands and wrists1
Development of decision-aid of goal-setting for patients with distal radius fracture: Aid for decision-making in occupation choice for distal radius fracture1
Total active range of movement after treatment using a traction orthotic for extra-articular phalangeal fractures: A case series1
Surgical management of osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist1
Immediate effects of elbow orthoses on elbow proprioception in asymptomatic individuals: A randomized sham-controlled single-blinded study1
Current rehabilitation recommendations following primary triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal repair surgery: A survey of Australian hand therapists1
A systematic review of biopsychosocial prognostic factors of recovery after a proximal humerus fracture1
Adjusting our sails to the storm: The resiliency of hand therapists1
Table of Contents1
The unité rhumatologique des affections dela main (URAM) scale was successfully translated to Korean1
Structural validity of the Brazilian version of the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index in patients with chronic shoulder pain1
Exploring the patient experience of telehealth hand therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic1
Client buy-in: An essential consideration for graded motor imagery in hand therapy1
The role of hand therapy in returning to safe driving following an orthopedic upper extremity injury or surgery1
Assistive technology on upper extremity function for stroke patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis1
Instructions for authors1
Ventilation asymmetry, diaphragmatic mobility and exercise capacity in men with traumatic brachial plexus injury1
Terminology and classification of orthoses for upper limbs1
Biofeedback interventions for short term upper limb function following stroke: A systematic review with meta-analysis1
Rethinking proprioception1
The 2019 practice analysis of hand therapy and the use of orthoses by certified hand therapists1
Response to the Letter to the Editor1
Recruiting hand therapists improves disposal of unused opioid medication1
Observational assessment for determining shoulder fault movements before and after corrective education in participants with chronic shoulder pain: Concurrent validity study1
Pain, function, and radiographic disease in trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis1
A commentary from the pioneers on the innovation of the relative motion concept: History, biologic considerations, and anatomic rationale1
Nonoperative treatment of the Boutonniere deformity: Is there a difference in outcomes?1
Stress fracture of capitate bone—A case report of an unusual fracture1
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