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{"title":"The Upper Extremity Functional Index-15 (UEFI-15) was successfully translated to Malay","authors":"Stephennus Stanley Chiam MHSc,&nbsp;Nor Faridah Ahmad Roslan MRehabMed,&nbsp;Noor Aziella Mohd Nayan MHSc,&nbsp;Mohammed Alrashdi MSc,&nbsp;Ahmad Zamir Che Daud PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><ul><li><span>•</span><span><div>Malay UEFI-15 demonstrates excellent internal consistency and stability.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div>Malay UEFI-15 has a strong negative correlation with the MVDASH.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div>Malay UEFI-15 version can be used confidently as an outcome measure in research and practice.</div></span></li></ul></div>","PeriodicalId":54814,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Therapy","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 708-712"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145566406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What is known from the existing literature about the treatment of mallet injury using 3D-printed splints? A scoping review","authors":"Una M. Cronin,&nbsp;Alice Shannon,&nbsp;Micheal Ó hAodha,&nbsp;Niamh M. Cummins,&nbsp;Aidan O’Sullivan,&nbsp;Leonard O’Sullivan","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.09.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.09.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a manufacturing technique that is increasing in its application to produce methods of bespoke care for patients. An area of clinical care that has mixed outcomes and lacks consensus on the gold standard of treatment is mallet injury.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>There may be an opportunity to provide custom care to patients with mallet injury using 3D printing. To determine the feasibility of using 3D-printed custom orthoses to treat mallet injury, it is necessary to evaluate the prior evidence surrounding this topic. Thus, a scoping review of the literature is warranted.</div></div><div><h3>Study Design</h3><div>The Population Concept &amp; Context Framework was used to develop the research question and inform the inclusion criteria. The population is adults and children of all ages and ethnicities. The concept is all reference to 3D printing for mallet injuries. The context framework is all locations, both research and clinical bases.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The databases searched were CINAHL, MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, EbscoHost, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. As the earliest applications of 3D printing were in the 1980s, the search ranged from 1980-September 2023. English language filters were applied.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 10 results met the final inclusion criteria and were included in the review. The results of the review have demonstrated that the current body of evidence is represented by a low number of studies with heterogeneous methodologies, orthosis design, materials testing, and healthy vs injured subjects.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Expanding research to focus on clinical outcomes of 3D-printed mallet orthosis on a wider scale could provide the data-driven evidence base needed to provide a meaningful addition to current health care orthosis options.</div></div><div><h3>Registration</h3><div>The protocol was registered on September 6, 2023, with the Open Science Framework. Registration DOI: <span><span>https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/FSJPK</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54814,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Therapy","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 524-534"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145551736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Handgrip strength and associated factors in older adults: Baseline phase findings of the Ardakan Cohort Study on Aging, Iran","authors":"Delaram Delbari MD,&nbsp;Seyed Ali Hosseini PhD,&nbsp;Shadi Naderyan Feli PhD,&nbsp;Mohammad Bidkhori PhD,&nbsp;Seyed Mohammad Ebrahim Mousavi PhD,&nbsp;Nayyereh Aminisani PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Handgrip strength has been proposed as an indicator of overall body strength. Low handgrip strength in older ages is associated with a number of health-related outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of low handgrip strength and associated factors among individuals age 50 years and above.</div></div><div><h3>Study Design</h3><div>A population-based cross-sectional study.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study was conducted among 3007 participants with the mean age of 62.1 ± 7.8, between 2020 and 2022. Low handgrip strength was defined as a handgrip strength of &lt;28 kg for men and &lt;18 kg for women. A chi-square and independent sample t-test was used for comparing categorical and quantitative variables. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors associated with low handgrip strength.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The prevalence of low handgrip strength was 16.8%. In multivariable regression analysis of men age (OR = 1.09 (95%CI: 1.07, 1.11)), wrist circumference (OR = 0.91 (95%CI: 0.83, 0.99)), and iron deficiency anemia (OR = 1.9 (95%CI: 1.1, 3.4)) remained significantly associated with low handgrip strength. Whereas, in women, age (OR = 1.05 (95%CI: 1.03, 1.08)) showed a significant association.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Low handgrip strength showed a high prevalence; and was associated with age, wrist circumference, and iron deficiency anemia in men, while with age in women.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54814,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Therapy","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 535-542"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145919258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of the effect of smartphone addiction on upper extremity functions in healthy adults in Turkey: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Ali Ceylan PhD,&nbsp;Ertuğrul Demirdel PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.12.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.12.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Turkey has a high rate of average daily phone usage time.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The study was planned to investigate the effect of smartphone addiction on upper extremity function in healthy adults in Turkey.</div></div><div><h3>Study Design</h3><div>The study was designed as a cross-sectional study.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study was conducted between January to May 2025 with university students studying at a university in Turkey. Addiction level was evaluated using the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV); muscle strength was evaluated using Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and Mechanical Pinch Gauge; and hand-eye coordination was evaluated using Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT). Quick Disabilities Of The Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (Quick-DASH) was used for upper extremity functioning and Neck Disability Index (NDI) was used for neck disabilities.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Our study was completed with 213 participants. 79.7% (<em>n</em> = 166) of the participants were female with a mean age of 20.99 ± 3.95 years. Smartphone addiction was 47.9%. In the turning test of the sub- dimension of the MMDT, participants with smartphone addiction demonstrated lower performance (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05). In addition, Quick-DASH and NDI scores were significantly higher among addicts compared to non-addicts (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05). Correlation analysis revealed a positive correlation between SAS-SV scores and the turning test, daily smartphone usage time, Quick-DASH, and NDI scores (<em>p</em> = 0.014, r = 0.17; <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001, r = 0.31; <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001, r = 0.28; and <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001, r = 0.35, respectively). Furthermore, as cervical flexion posture increased during phone use, both Quick-DASH and NDI scores also increased (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Smartphone addiction and increased flexion posture in the cervical region negatively affect hand-eye coordination, upper extremity and cervical spine health in users. Physiotherapists should take the lead in developing healthy posture habits and body awareness in adults who use smartphones intensively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54814,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Therapy","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 602-609"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147437383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The movement patterns of the wrist and metacarpal joints in spatial planes during typing as a foundation of possible kinematic risk factor of hand musculoskeletal disorders","authors":"Takanori Ito Ph.D., P.T.,&nbsp;Takanori Kokubun Ph.D., P.T.","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.12.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.12.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Repetitive flexion and extension movements of the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint can be a factor in the development of trigger finger because of the shear stress that occurs on the tendons and annular ligaments. Understanding the role of joint movement is crucial for gaining insight into how humans may prevent musculoskeletal disorders and related symptoms.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study aimed to investigate the coordination of wrist and metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint movements during the execution of a standardized typing task in the sagittal and frontal/sideways planes.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Experimental laboratory study.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Ten healthy subjects typed a task containing the sequence of letters “ryouhou” eight times, and their wrist and index finger movements were captured using a 3D motion capture system. Changes in the positions of the wrist and MP joints were calculated and compared in both planes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In the sagittal plane, the mean changes in the position of the wrist and MP joint movements for the entire group were 32.8 mm (SD 18.4 mm) and 46.6 mm (SD 17.1 mm), respectively, with MP joint movements being predominant in seven subjects. In the frontal/sideways plane, the mean changes in the position of the wrist and MP joint movements for the entire group were 30.4 mm (SD 17.6 mm) and 39.7 mm (SD 17.2 mm), respectively. Movement patterns varied among subjects: wrist joint movements were predominant in two subjects while MP joint movements were predominant in four subjects.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Frequent MP joint flexion/extension in the sagittal plane may increase the risk of tenosynovitis and trigger finger due to increased carpal tunnel pressure. Movement variability in the frontal/sideways plane may indicate the influence of individual anatomical factors. These findings suggest that promoting coordinated movements between the wrist and MP joints may help reduce mechanical stress and the associated risks of typing-related conditions. Understanding these movement characteristics is crucial for minimizing the development of tenosynovitis and trigger finger.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54814,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Therapy","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 620-629"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147647522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0894-1130(26)00091-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0894-1130(26)00091-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54814,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Therapy","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages A3-A4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148925004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Thumb Disability Examination was successfully translated to Spanish","authors":"Olga L. Hincapie PT, DPT, CHT,&nbsp;Christian Victoria MPH,&nbsp;Adiela Estrada FT, TM,&nbsp;Fiorella Sighinolfi FT, TM,&nbsp;Rosella Vargas FT, CHT,&nbsp;Gwen Weinstock-Zlotnick PhD, OTR/L, CHT","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><ul><li><span>•</span><span><div>The TDX-S is a cross-cultural translation of the Thumb Disability Examination.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div>The TDX-S measures three constructs: Function, pain and satisfaction.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div>The TDX-S was found to be a valid and reliable instrument.</div></span></li></ul></div>","PeriodicalId":54814,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Therapy","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 717-720"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145187515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Takei dynamometer is not interchangeable with the Jamar dynamometer when measuring grip strength in healthy adults: A technical report","authors":"Kailyn Horn DPT,&nbsp;Harrison Johnson DPT,&nbsp;Eric Williams DPT,&nbsp;Sean McQueeney DPT,&nbsp;Shana E. Harrington PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.09.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.09.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54814,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Therapy","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 713-716"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145551807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intermittent vs continuous treatment of flexion contractures of the proximal interphalangeal joint","authors":"Vicenç Punsola-Izard PhD,&nbsp;Manuel Llusà-Perez PhD,&nbsp;Aroa Casado Rodríguez PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.12.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.12.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Stiffness of the proximal interphalangeal joint is a common and disabling condition often managed conservatively with orthoses applying low-load prolonged stretch. The key therapeutic variable in these interventions is Total End Range Time, but the clinical impact of the initial orthotic regimen (continuous vs intermittent) remains unclear.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To compare the efficacy of an early continuous high-dose (20-22 h/day) regimen vs an initial intermittent low-dose (10-14 h/day) regimen—later escalated to high-dose—in improving passive extension of the proximal interphalangeal joint in patients with joint stiffness using an elastic tension digital neoprene orthosis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Fifty patients (57 affected proximal interphalangeal joint) were randomized to group A (continuous high-dose) or group B (intermittent low-dose, converted to high-dose after week 3). Passive range of motion was measured goniometrically at baseline, week 1, week 3, and final follow-up. Treatment compliance and patient-reported discomfort were also assessed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>At week 1, group A showed significantly greater passive range of motion improvement than group B (18.6° ± 6.97 vs 12.6° ± 5.23; <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001; Cohen’s d: 0.87). Although group B switched to the continuous regimen after week 3, it never reached the levels of improvement achieved by group A at any follow-up. Effect sizes remained large at week 3 and final follow-up, consistently favoring the early continuous regimen. The continuous protocol was also better tolerated during initial adaptation.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Early initiation of a continuous high-dose orthotic regimen yields superior short- and long-term recovery of proximal interphalangeal joint extension compared to starting with an intermittent protocol, even if the regimen is intensified later. Delayed optimization of Total End Range Time does not compensate for early treatment deficits. These findings emphasize the importance of maximizing Total End Range Time from the outset in conservative management of proximal interphalangeal joint flexion contractures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54814,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Therapy","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 595-601"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147370676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"External supports in carpal tunnel syndrome: Which works best? A double-blind randomized controlled trial","authors":"Sefa Dongaz MSc,&nbsp;Asalet Aybüke Güp MSc,&nbsp;Özge İpek Dongaz PhD,&nbsp;Hüseyin Aydoğmuş MD,&nbsp;Emrah Emre Deveci MD,&nbsp;Kılıçhan Bayar PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.09.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jht.2025.09.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The effectiveness of conservative treatments in carpal tunnel syndrome is controversial.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Comparing the effects of rigid tape, kinesio tape, and splint on pain intensity, symptom severity, functional status, and grip strength in the patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.</div></div><div><h3>Study Design</h3><div>This was a prospective, double-blinded, randomized-controlled trial.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A total of 40 patients who were diagnosed with mild/moderate carpal tunnel syndrome were divided into four intervention groups: rigid taping group, kinesio taping group, splinting group, control group. The participants were assessed with the Visual Analog Scale, Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire, hand dynamometer, and pinch meter at baseline and 2 weeks later with tapes or splint removed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>All groups showed significant improvements in pain intensity (<em>p</em> = 0.005, ES = 0.88), symptom severity (<em>p</em> = 0.005, ES = 0.88), functional status (<em>p</em> = 0.005, ES = ranged between 0.79 and 0.88), grip strength (<em>p</em> = 0.005, ES = 0.88), and pinch strength (<em>p</em> = 0.004–0.006, ES ranged between 0.87 and 0.92). Between-group comparisons revealed greater pain reduction in the control group compared to the rigid taping group (<em>p</em> = 0.001, ES = 0.24). The rigid taping group showed the highest increase in grip strength, with both rigid and kinesio taping groups showing superiority over the control group (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001, ES = 0.37). Lateral and three-point pinch strengths improved significantly in the rigid taping group compared with the control group (<em>p</em> = 0.007, ES = 0.27; <em>p</em> = 0.003, ES = 0.30, respectively).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The rigid taping group demonstrated the most consistent benefits, particularly in grip strength, while the kinesio taping group improved pain intensity and grip strength. However, external supports did not show superiority in pain relief, as the control group had better outcomes. Symptom severity and functional status improvements were similar among groups.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54814,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Therapy","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 515-523"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145551970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}