Skill Builder: Assessing Strength - Wrist/Hand

Outline:
Section 1: Assessing Strength of the Wrist and Hand

Introduction

Grip and Pinch Strength

Forearm

Wrist

Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joints 2 to 5

Proximal and Distal Interphalangeal (IP) Joints-Digits

Thumb

Course Contributors

References

Dr. Caberwal is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL. She is certified in orthopaedic manual therapy and manual therapy certified. She is also a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. Her primary clinical practice involves working with active duty military in Fort Bragg, NC. In 2019, she graduated from Andrews University post-professional program with a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT). Currently, she is completing her manual therapy fellowship through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT).

Disclosure: Tara Caberwal, PT, DPT discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as Collecting Speaker's Fees All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias. Disclosure: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.