January
The optimization of peripheral nerve recovery using cortical reorganization techniques: A retrospective study of wrist level nerve repairs. Walbruch, Bonnie et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 28, Issue 4, 341-346. Oct-Dec 2015.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.04.001
January 25
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Beverly Bass, OTD, OTR/L, CLT
February
Hand therapy versus corticosteroid injections in the teatment of de Quervain’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” Cavaleri, Rocco et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 29, Issue 1, 3-11. Jan-Mar 2016.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.10.004
February 29
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Eugene Boeglin, DPT, OCS, CHT
March
“First dorsal interosseous muscle contraction results in radiographic reduction of healthy thumb carpometacarpal joint.” McGee Corey et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 28, Issue 4, 375-381. Oct-Dec 2015.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.06.002
March 28
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
April
“Evaluation of muscle strength and manual dexterity in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.” Alena Kobesova MD, PhD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 29, Issue 1, 66-72. Jan-Mar 2016.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.12.002
May 3 (Postponed from April 25)
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Virginia O’Brien, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
May
“A systematic review of prognostic factors for return to work following work-related traumatic hand injury.” Qiyun Shi, MD, MSc et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 27, Issue 1, 55-62. Jan-Mar 2014.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2013.10.001
May 31
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Gwen Weinstock-Zlotnick, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
June
“Integration of occupation based intervention in hand injury rehabilitation: A randomized controlled trial.” Ahmad Zamir Che Daud, BSc (Hons) AppRehabOT, DipOT et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 29, Issue 1, 30-40. Jan-Mar 2016.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.09.004
June 27
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Eugene Boeglin, DPT, OCS, CHT
July
"The effects of orthotic intervention on nerve conduction and functional outcome in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A prospective follow-up study.” "The effects of orthotic intervention on nerve conduction and functional outcome in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A prospective follow-up study.” Berna Celik, MD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 28, Issue 1, 34-38. Jan-Mar 2015.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2014.07.008
July 25
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Nancy Byl, BS, MPH, PT, PhD, FAPTA
August
The Effectiveness of Orthoses in the Conservative Management of Thumb CMC Joint Osteoarthritis: An Analysis of Functional Pinch Strength.” Marie-Lyne Grenier, MSc, DOT, OTR/L et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, article in press (published online 2/18/16).
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.02.004
August 29
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
September
The Inter-rater Reliability of the Modified Finger Goniometer for Measuring Forearm Rotation.” Mike Szekeres, PhD©, OT Reg (Ont.), CHT et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, article in press (published online 3/3/16).
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.02.010
September 26
8:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Diane Coker, DPT, CHT
October
“Coaching of patients with an isolated minimally displaced fracture of the radial head immediately increases range of motion.” Teun Teunis, MD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 29, Issue 3, 314-319. Jul-Sept 2016.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.02.003
October 25
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Gwen Weinstock-Zlotnick, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
November
“Kinesio taping and manual pressure release: Short-term effects in subjects with myofasical trigger point.” Yu Wen Chao, PT, MS et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 29, Issue 1, 23-29. Jan-Mar 2016.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.10.003
November 28
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Elisabeth McGee, DPT, MOT, PT, OTR/L, CHT, MTC
December
“Effect of manual therapy and neurodynamic techniques vs. ultrasound and laser on 2PD in patients with CTS: A randomized controlled trial.” Tomasz Wolny, PhD et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 29, Issue 3, 235-245. Jul-Sept 2016. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2016.03.006
December 12
8:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Nancy Byl, BS, MPH, PT, PhD, FAPTA