Based on epidemiological studies, it seems evident that manual wheelchair propulsion and wheelchair-related daily life activities cause a heavy load on the upper extremities, especially for persons ...

"Although nature commences with reason and ends in experience, it is necessary for us to do the opposite; that is, to commence with experience and from this to proceed to investigate the reason." - ...

Physical Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist. Hand and Upper Extremity Examination, Treatment, and Orthosis Fabrication. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Examination and Therapeutic Exercise in Lower ...

REHABILITATION of the upper extremity in hemiplegie patients presents multiple problems. Superimposed musculoskeletal and neuromuscular complications may be obscured by the hemiplegia. Prompt ...

The population of interest in this study was males and females with and without subacromial impingement syndrome. Subjects with no shoulder impairments were recruited from a local university area.

A 45-year-old woman presented to her family doctor following a three-day history of acute-onset, progressive swelling and sensation of heaviness in her left upper extremity. In addition, she described ...

A 19-year-old man presented with left upper extremity pain and weakness experienced for more than 1 year. He reported this weakness getting worse during the past year. He does not have any significant ...

Physical Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist. Hand and Upper Extremity Examination, Treatment, and Orthosis Fabrication. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Examination and Therapeutic Exercise in Lower ...