Reviews
Get the skinny on the latest research with our journal reviews! Learn about research-guided best practices in a quick and easy format where we only give you the necessary highlights. If you have an article you’d like us to cover, let us know!
Splinting vs Stretching after a Stroke to treat Hand Spasticity
Splinting versus Stretching to improve hand function and reduce hand spasticity after stroke Reference: Ahmad Khan, M., & Singh, P. (2018, February). Effect of Hand Splinting versus Stretching Exercises for Reducing Spasticity and Improving Hand…
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Risk Factors for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in Patients with Hand Trauma
Hand Trauma and CRPS in patients attending Hand Therapy By Tristany Hightower Savaş, S., İnal, E. E., Yavuz, D. D., Uslusoy, F., Altuntaş, S. H., & Aydın, M. A. (2018). Risk factors for complex regional…
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Effects of different stretching techniques for improving joint range of motion.
Reference: Oba, K., Samukawa, M., Abe, Y., Suzuki, Y., Komatsuzaki, M., Kasahara, S., Ishida, T., & Tohyama, H. (2021). Effects of Intermittent and Continuous Static Stretching on Range of Motion and Musculotendinous Viscoelastic Properties Based…
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An evaluation of wrist and forearm range of motion during purposeful activities and exercises for distal radius fracture
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 Collis, J., Mayland, E., Wright-St Clair, V., Rashid,…
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Collagenase injection versus Partial fasciectomy in the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture
Rapid Review By: Shruti Jani Title: Collagenase injection versus partial fasciectomy in the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture Reference: Tay, T. K. W., Tien, H., & Lim, E. Y. L. (2015). Comparison between Collagenase Injection and…
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