January
Article: Effectiveness of a scapular exercise program on functional outcomes in patients with hand, wrist or elbow disorders: A comprehensive systematic review with meta-analysis
Date: 1/26/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Presented by Sophie Goloff, MS, OTR/L, CHT
February
Article: The efficacy of Mulligan mobilization and corticosteroid injection on pain, functionality, and proprioception in rotator cuff tears: A randomized controlled trial
Date: 2/23/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Presented by Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT
March
Article: The effect of motor imagery on functionality, pain, kinesiophobia, and quality of life in patients with distal radius fractures: A randomized controlled double-blind study
Date: 3/30/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Presented by Jamie Bergner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT
April
Article: Neuroplasticity and sensory-motor synergy: Implications for hand function and rehabilitation
Date: 4/27/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Presented by Alyssa Phillips, CScD, MOT, OTR/L
May
Article: Structural and clinical disease severity in thumb osteoarthritis: A pilot study integrating imaging analysis and pain mechanisms
Date: 5/18/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Presented by Melanie Hubbuck, MS, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
June
Article: Implementing Donor Activation Focused Rehabilitation Approach (DAFRA) following nerve transfers for children with brachial plexus birth injury: A case series
Date: 6/29/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9 PM ET
Presented by Rose McAndrew, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
July
Article: Hand therapy or not following collagenase treatment for Dupuytren's disease? A randomized controlled trial
Date: 7/27/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Presented by Brocha Stern, PhD, OTR, CHT
August
Article: Effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in patients operated for distal radius fracture: A randomized controlled blinded clinical study
Date: 8/31/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Presented by Renee McDade, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
September
Article: Hand therapy utilization following digital flexor tendon repair: Trends, timing, predictive factors, and association with reoperation
Date: 9/28/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9 PM ET
Presented by Katie Loomis, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
October
Article: Is early graded motor imagery training effective after upper extremity peripheral nerve injury? A randomized controlled preliminary study
Date: 10/26/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Presented by Nancy Byl, BS, MPH, PT, PhD, FAPTA
November
Article: A randomized comparative trial: Relative motion vs metacarpophalangeal joint blocking orthoses for trigger finger management
Date: 11/30/2026 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Presented by Priya Bakshi, OTD, OTR, CHT