Fundamentals of Hand Therapy: Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diagnoses of the Upper Extremity

by Cynthia Cooper MFA MA OTR/L CHT

This illustrated text and reference emphasizes the fundamentals of hand therapy ― for both specialists and non-specialists who encounter clients with hand issues. It provides a consistent format with tips and guidelines for hand therapy treatment. Coverage includes hand anatomy, key terms and concepts, and the evaluation process. A focus on professional issues includes clients with functional somatic syndromes and challenging behavior, client-therapist rapport, and the roles of therapy assistants. Providing many case studies, this text helps therapists think critically about clients' individual needs.

576 pages, Hardcover

First published July 31, 2006

Reviews

[H L]

One of the least frustrating OT text books I've come across. Tons of functional information in a way that's easy to study.