OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Hand Therapy is 3. 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.)

Article	Citations
Response to “Recommendations for management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy: Based on clinical review”	38
Table of Contents	29
We need clinician-scientists…and clinical researchers.	26
The patient-rated elbow evaluation was successfully translated into the Arabic language	19
A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of mirror therapy in improving strength, range of movement and muscle activity, in people with carpal tunnel syndrome	18
Utilization of 3D printed orthoses for musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity: A systematic review	16
Patient-centered care in the conservative management of an unstable proximal phalanx fracture: A case report	16
Comparative electromyographic study of the stabilizing muscles of the trapeziometacarpal joint during different rehabilitation exercises	16
Measuring functional outcome in Dupuytren's disease: A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures	15
Concurrent validity and precision of the thumb disability examination (TDX) in first carpometacarpal osteoarthritis	14
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 s	14
Preventive strategies, exercises and rehabilitation of hand neuropathy in cyclists: A systematic review	13
The role of hand therapy in facilitating participation in rock wall climbing: A case report of a woman with cerebral palsy	13
Finger flexor tendon injuries repaired surgically followed by an early active motion program: A prospective cohort study of clinician- and patient-reported outcomes	12
(Re-)Defining ergonomics in hand therapy: Applications for the management of upper extremity osteoarthritis	11
Test-retest reliability of joint position sense in the carpometacarpal joint among healthy adults	11
Performance-based outcome measures of dexterity and hand function in person with hands and wrist injuries: A scoping review of measured constructs	11
Improving the structural validity of the QuickDASH questionnaire: Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling in 1798 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome	10
A systematic review of the quality and engagement of TikTok videos of resistance exercises for the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy	10
Psychometric evaluation of the Southampton hand assessment procedure (SHAP) in a sample of upper limb prosthesis users	10
Shoulder structure and function: The impact of osteoarthritis and rehabilitation strategies	10
Provocative maneuvers demonstrate excellent accuracy in the “virtual” diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome among people with upper limb conditions—a short technical report	9
Patient satisfaction of hand therapy services	9
Patient outcomes and costs after isolated flexor tendon repairs of the hand	9
“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 repairs	9

Role of strengthening during nonoperative treatment of lateral epicondyle tendinopathy	9
Ortho-Monitorizer: A portable device for quantitative monitoring of temperature and pressure in a 3D-printed upper limb orthosis	9
Managing patient expectations about recovery after a distal radius fracture based on patient reported outcomes	9
The effect of Mulligan and Maitland techniques on pain, functionality, proprioception, and quality of life in individuals with rotator cuff lesions	9
A retrospective analysis of quality of life domains impacted by distal radius fracture and ulnar neuropathy	9
Assessment of the relationship between Brachial Plexus Profile activity short form scores and modified Mallet scores	9
Postoperative management and rehabilitation after the supercharged end-to-side anterior interosseous nerve to ulnar motor nerve transfer: A report of 3 cases	8
Understanding the implications of hand impairments in light of the International Classification of Function model	8
A new orthotic solution for radial nerve injury	8
The impact of shoulder pathology on individuals with distal radius fracture	8
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of pressure pain detection threshold in evaluating mechanical pain threshold in people with hand or wrist injuries	8
Pediatric hand therapists’ experiences with outcomes measurement: An interpretive descriptive study	8
Extensor mechanism dysfunction and hand deformities caused by Dupuytren’s disease: Surgical and rehabilitation perspectives	8
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 study	8
QuickDASH questionnaire items behave as 2 distinct subscales rather than one scale in Dupuytren's disease	7
Radiographic goniometry of the PIP-joint: A reliable measurement method	7
Prioritize proximal interphalangeal joint extension, a cadaver study clarifying PIPJ neutral position and joint capsular behavior	7
Partnering with people living with rheumatoid arthritis for care of their hands: Four case reports using relative motion orthoses	7
Upper extremity arthritis – current practices, new evidence, and future directions	7
Research capacity and culture among hand therapists in Australia: A cross-sectional survey	7
The role of diagnostic ultrasound in the examination of carpal tunnel syndrome: an update and systematic review	7
Postoperative hand therapy and the 2018 Medicare therapy cap repeal: Appraising cost and use changes	7
Can we do it faster? accelerated rehabilitation following thumb ulnar collateral ligament repair with suture tape augmentation	6
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 orthosis	6
Predicting the handgrip strength across the age span: Cross-validating reference equations from the 2011 NIH toolbox norming study	6
Sensory interventions on motor function, activities of daily living, and spasticity of the upper limb in people with stroke: A randomized clinical trial	6
A literature review of carpal tunnel syndrome and its association with body mass index, wrist ratio, wrist to palm ratio, and shape index	6
Kinematic evaluation and reliability assessment of the Nine Hole Peg Test for manual dexterity	6
The effect of Centella Asiatica cream on scar development in patients who underwent open carpal tunnel release surgery	6
Movement analysis of the distal transverse arch of the dominant hand while grasping and pinching objects: A descriptive, correlational research study	6
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 trial	6
Therapists’ and prosthesis users’ assessments of a virtual reality environment designed for upper limb prosthesis control training	6
Exploring the reasons behind the low focus on upper limb rehabilitation in the early stages after a stroke: A qualitative study	5
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 Therapists	5
Proprioception evaluation and treatment: Hand therapist practice patterns	5
A rehabilitation protocol for the use of a 3D-printed prosthetic hand in pediatrics: A case report	5
Instructions for authors	5
Action observation plus motor imagery and somatosensory discrimination training are effective non-motor approaches to improve manual dexterity	5
Instructions for authors	5
Exploring hand function in newly diagnosed primary Sjögren’s syndrome: Clinical, radiographic, and ultrasonographic insights	5
Tensile load on the flexor digitorum profundus tendon during palmar and lateral blocking exercises: Influence on blocking force and distal interphalangeal joint flexion angle	5
GripAble: Interrater reliability and normative grip strength of UK population	5
Effectiveness of paraffin bath therapy for the symptoms and function of hand diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	5
Correction to Read for Credit #955 question 4	5
Dynamic stabilization home exercise program for treatment of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A prospective randomized control trial	5
Psychometric evaluation of the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) in patients with orthopedic shoulder impairments seeking outpatient rehabilitation	5
Conservative versus surgical management of isolated O'Driscoll II coronoid fracture: A systematic review	5
Reliability and clinical utility of a novel telehealth-based goniometry approach to measure range of motion of the digits of the hand	4
The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy	4

Immediate effects of Kinesio taping in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled double-blind ultrasonographic study	4
Pulsed negative pressure myofascial vacuum therapy and percutaneous electrolysis in the treatment of lateral epicondylalgia: A single-blind randomized controlled trial	4
Letter to editor: The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy	4
Beyond the hand and upper extremity: The role of hand therapists in care of people with rheumatic diseases	4
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	4
A valid and reliable 3D-printed electronic grip strength assessment tool	4
Instructions for authors	4
Table of Contents	4
A novel technique for digital assessment of hand volume	4
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 study	4
Hand therapy referral for hand fractures and dislocations: A multicenter snapshot study	4
Table of Contents	4
Can manual lymphatic drainage be a new treatment option in mild-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome? A randomized controlled study	4
Clinical measurement of functional dart thrower's motion in patients with unilateral wrist conditions undergoing nonoperative or postoperative hand therapy	4
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 study	4
Design of an orthosis with straight spring for extension mobilization of flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint	4
The effect of manual lymphatic drainage on intraneural edema of the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial	4
Investigation of factors affecting shoulder pain in stroke survivors	4
Quantifying thenar muscle biomechanical properties: Sex-based variations and implications for grip strength	4
The efficacy of Mulligan mobilization and corticosteroid injection on pain, functionality, and proprioception in rotator cuff tears: A randomized controlled trial	4
The Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) was successfully translated into Tamil	4
Association between availability of direct access to army occupational therapy with return to duty in active-duty soldiers	4
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-analysis	4
Authorship- giving appropriate credit to researchers and Patient Partners or People With Lived Experience, while recognizing accountability: A new policy	4
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 randomize	3
Who crashes their car following wrist fracture?	3
A global proprioception concept after hand injury—Patient report	3
Rasch analysis of the carpal tunnel syndrome instrument	3
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 function	3
Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation therapy and strength training among post-menopausal women with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. A randomized trial	3
Wrist weight-bearing tolerance in healthy adults	3
The effect of Electromyography (EMG)-driven Robotic Treatment on the recovery of the hand Nine years after stroke	3
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	3
A systematic review of the effectiveness of wrist manipulative therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis	3
Immediate effects of Kinesio taping and Dynamic taping on acromiohumeral distance in individuals with symptomatic rotator cuff tendinopathy	3
The hand diagram: A novel outcome measure following supercharged end-to-side anterior interosseous nerve to ulnar nerve transfer in severe compressive ulnar neuropathy	3
Research should advance the quintuple aims of better patient experience and outcomes, improved provider work role experience, cost efficiency and equity	3
Patient-reported outcome measures used for shoulder disorders: An overview of systematic reviews	3
Comparison of immobilization periods following open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Handgrip strength and upper limb functional performance measures in people over 18 years old: Analysis of relationships and influencing factors	3
Scoping review and systematic reviews are both valuable, but serve different purposes	3
Impact of chronic wrist hypermobility on proprioception, strength, and functional performance in young adults	3
Interrater and intrarater reliability for the Complete Minnesota Dexterity Test	3
Effect of Kinesio taping on wrist kinematics and functional performance: A randomized controlled trial	3
Assessment of finger dexterity through the DIGITS joint tracking web application—An evaluation study with comparison to the nine-hole pegboard test	3
Do current upper limb orthotic classification systems help clinicians choose and design effective orthoses? A scoping review with expert interviews	3
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
The use of non-invasive skin traction orthosis in managing phalangeal fractures	3
Instructions for authors	3
Comparison of the effectiveness of kinesiologic taping and high intensity laser therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial	3
Desired student characteristics for hand therapy clinical placements: A mixed method study	3
The 2021 American Hand Therapy Foundation research priorities survey	3
Flexion-extension strength of the index-thumb system in Italian population. A cross-sectional study to gather normative data	3