Perfect for hand therapy specialists, hand therapy students, and any other professional who encounters clients with upper extremity issues, Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 2nd Edition contains everything you need to make sound therapy decisions. Coverage includes hand anatomy, the evaluation process, and diagnosis-specific information. Expert tips, treatment guidelines, and case studies round out this comprehensive text designed to help you think critically about each client's individual needs. Clinical Pearls and Precautions highlight relevant information learned by the experienced author and.

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Front Cover; IFC; Fundamental of Hand Therapy: Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Commen Diagnoses of the Upper Extremily; Copyright; Contributors; Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Contents; Part 1 -- Fundamental; Chapter 1 -- Fundamentals: Hand Therapy Concepts and Treatment Techniques; Hand Therapy Concepts; Treatment Techniques; Exercises for Upper Extremity Therapy; Thinking Outside the (Treatment) Box; Summary; References; Chapter 2 -- Functional Anatomy; Introduction; Normal Postural Mechanics; Bones, Ligaments, and Joints; Muscles and Tendons; Nervous System; Scenario 1. Scenario 2Scenario 3; Scenario 4; Scenario 5; Scenario 6; Summary; References; Chapter 3 -- Edema Reduction Techniques: A Biologic Rationale for Selection; Overview of Lymphatic Anatomy Related to Edema Reduction; Reduction Techniques for Acute Edema; Reduction Techniques for Subacute and Chronic Edema Based on the Lymphatic Anatomy; Manual Edema Mobilization; Manual Edema Mobilization Massage, Drainage, and Definitions; Reduction Techniques for Chronic Edema; Evaluation of Edematous Tissue; References; Chapter 4 -- Tissue-Specific Exercises for the Upper Extremity; Joint Dysfunction. Musculoskeletal DysfunctionsOsteoporosis; Histology of Collagen, Bone, and Cartilage; Effects of Immobilization versus Early Mobilization; Neurophysiology; Traumatology; Muscle Physiology; Exercise; References; Chapter 5 -- Evaluation of the Hand and Upper Extremity; Initial Interview; Assessment of Pain; Wound Assessment; Scar Assessment; Vascular Status Assessment; Range of Motion Assessment; Swelling; Sensation; Coordination; Strength Testing; Use of Orthotics; Functional Use; Summary; References; Chapter 6 -- Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving to Prevent Pitfalls in Hand Injuries. Introduction and Clinical ReasoningEdema; Scarring; Joint Dysfunction; Intrinsic Tightness; Extrinsic Tightness; Nerve Function and Pitfalls; Muscle Weakness; Pitfalls with Pain Reflexes; Motor Reflexes; Upper Limb Tension Testing; References; Chapter 7 -- Orthoses: Essential Concepts; Getting Started; Historical Perspective1; Makers of Orthoses; Rationale for Orthotic Application; Design; Materials and Equipment; Factors That Allow Orthoses to Work Effectively; Wound Healing Stages; Soft Tissue Remodeling Concepts; Naming and Classifying Orthoses. Orthosis Classification System and Expanded Orthosis Classification System1Four Commonly Fabricated Orthoses; Summary; References; Chapter 8 -- Assessment of Functional Outcomes; Regional Measures; Disease-Specific Measures; Summary; References; Chapter 9 -- Hand Coordination; Background; Definitions2; Manipulation Skills; Using Hand Coordination Activities to Improve Hand Function; Grading the Coordination Activities; Conclusion; References; Chapter 10 -- Roles of Therapy Assistants in Hand Therapy; Hand Therapy Experience Matrix; Developing a Respectful and Effective Team Relationship.