January
Article: "“Differences in active range of motion measurements in the upper extremity of patients with writer's cramp compared with healthy controls.”
Prachaya Srivanitchapoom et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 29, Issue 4, 489-495. Oct-Dec 2016.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.02.001
January 30 (Monday)
9:00 PM ET
Presented by Eugene Boeglin, DPT, OCS, CHT
February
Article: "A randomized controlled trial of the effect of 2-step orthosis treatment for a mallet finger of tendinous origin."
Kazuo Saito, PhD, OTR et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 29, Issue 4, 433-439. Oct-Dec 2016.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.07.005
February 27 (Monday)
9:00 PM ET
Presented by Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
March
Article: "Comparison of effects of eccentric training, eccentric-concentric training, and eccentric-concentric training combined with isometric contraction in the treatment of lateral elbow tendinopathy."
Dimitrios Stasinopoulos, PhD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy. Published online 11/4/16.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.09.001
March 27 (Monday)
9:00 PM ET
Presented by Diane Coker, DPT, CHT
April
Article: "Effects of health literacy on treatment outcome and satisfaction in patients with mallet finger injury."
Young Hak Roh, MD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 29, Issue 4, 459-464. Oct-Dec 2016.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.06.004
April 24 (Monday)
9:00 PM ET
Presented by Gwen Weinstock-Zlotnick, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
May
Article: “Patient-reported outcomes after open carpal tunnel release using a standard protocol with 1 hand therapy visit.”
Erin Mack, OTR/L, CHT et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 30, Issue 1, 58-64. Jan-Mar 2017.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.03.007
May 30 (note Tuesday - due to Memorial Day holiday)
9:00 PM ET
Presented by Virginia O'Brien, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
June
Article: "Determining the functional sensibility of the hand in patients with peripheral nerve repair: Feasibility of using a novel manual tactile test for monitoring the progression of nerve regeneration."
Hsiu-Yun Hsu, PhD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 30, Issue 1, 65-73. Jan-Mar 2017.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.03.004
June 26 (Monday)
9:00 PM ET
Presented by Nancy Byl, BS, MPH, PT, PhD, FAPTA
July
Article: "Is there a relationship between impaired median nerve excursion and carpal tunnel syndrome? A systematic review”
Richard Ellis, PhD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 30, Issue 1, 3-12. Jan-Mar 2017.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.09.002
July 31 (Monday)
9:00 PM ET
Presented by Eugene Boeglin, DPT, OCS, CHT
August
Article: "Relative motion orthoses in the management of various hand conditions: A scoping review"
Melissa J. Hirth, B (OT), MSc et al. Journal of Hand Therapy. Volume 29, Issue 4, 405-432. Oct-Dec 2016.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.07.001
August 28 (Monday)
9:00 PM ET
Presented by Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
September
Article: “The relationship between therapist–rated function and patient-reported outcome measures.”
Yvonne Braun, MD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy. Published online 11/29/16.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.02.022
September 25 (Monday)
8:00 PM ET (note earlier start time)
Presented by Diane Coker, DPT, CHT
October
Article: "Postoperative treatment of metacarpal fractures – Classical physical therapy compared with a home exercise program.”
Joachim Gulke, MD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy. Published online 4/21/17.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2017.02.005
October 30 (Monday)
9:00 PM ET
Presented by Gwen Weinstock-Zlotnick, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
November
Article: "Effects of a stretching protocol for the pectoralis minor on muscle length, function, and scapular kinematics in individuals with and without shoulder pain."
Dayana P. Rosa, PT, MS et al. Journal of Hand Therapy. Volume 30, Issue 1, 20-29. Jan-Mar 2017.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.06.006
November 27 (Monday)
9:00 PM ET
Presented by Elisabeth McGee, DPT, MOT, PT, OTR/L, CHT, MTC
December
Article: “The sensory function of the uninjured nerve in patients after median and ulnar nerve injury."
Marcin Ceynowa, MD, PhD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy. Volume 30, Issue 1, 97-103. Jan-Mar 2017.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.10.006
December 11 (Monday - note 2nd Monday of month due to holiday season)
8:00 PM ET (note earlier start time)
Presented by Nancy Byl, BS, MPH, PT, PhD, FAPTA