2017 Journal Club Chat Archive

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