Upper Extremity

Many rehabilitation clinicians have faced challenges in clinical decision-making due to inconsistent patient performance. For example, what we see in the clinic might not match a patient’s reported limitations. Without objective data to back in-clinic performance, we may be left making more judgment calls about treatment progression than we’d like. Consistency of effort (COE) testing…

A dexterity test measures hand, finger, and arm coordination through controlled tasks that require precision, speed, and accuracy. These tests provide objective measurements of manual dexterity and serve as essential tools in clinical rehabilitation, neurological assessment, and employment screening. Healthcare professionals, employers, and individuals who undergo these assessments need to understand dexterity tests because they…

Task simulation is the practice of replicating real-world activities, from job duties to daily self-care, inside a controlled clinical environment. It’s become a cornerstone of modern occupational therapy because it bridges the gap between what patients do in the clinic and what they actually need to do in life. But here’s the thing we don’t…

Master the rapid exchange grip test with our expert protocol guide. Learn proper administration, result interpretation, and how to integrate REG testing into comprehensive effort assessment systems for better clinical outcomes and defensible documentation.

If you’ve treated patients with patellar tendonitis, then you know the sesamoids in the knee. The smaller sesamoid bones of the hand and feet play a big role in other conditions, but they’re often overlooked. Let’s explore the anatomy, function, and rehab techniques for sesamoid bones.

Improve your rotator cuff rehab program with clear, step-by-step protocols that boost outcomes, simplify documentation, and help your clinic grow.

Improve stroke rehab outcomes with evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary care, and actionable strategies for clinic and rehab leaders.

Understand the specialized features of therapeutic ergometers and how physical therapists select appropriate equipment for patient treatment plans.

Discover evidence-based hand strengthening exercises for seniors that drive measurable outcomes. Learn how grip strength assessment and targeted interventions can differentiate your practice, improve patient function, and support reimbursement with objective data and proven protocols.

Discover proven adaptive equipment solutions for occupational therapy that improve patient independence while ensuring insurance regulatory compliance.

Discover how to measure, test, and strengthen wrist flexion and extension using clinical tools, functional exercises, and targeted rehab protocols.

Discover effective hand physical therapy exercises designed to enhance strength and flexibility, aiding in recovery and improving daily hand function.