Providing essential tips and guidelines for hand therapy practice, Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, Forth Edition, emphasizes the foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning skills that you need to effectively treat upper extremity diagnoses.
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Providing essential tips and guidelines for hand therapy practice, Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, Forth Edition, emphasizes the foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning skills that you need to effectively treat upper extremity diagnoses. This user-friendly, illustrated text and reference helps you think critically about each client’s individual needs by describing the evaluation process, highlighting the humanistic side of each encounter through case studies, and sharing wisdom and insights the contributing authors have acquired through years of practice. This updated edition includes new chapters on brachial plexus injury, pediatric hand conditions, musician injuries and focal dystonia, and an updated chapter on common shoulder diagnoses, making it an indispensable reference for practicing therapists.
Providing essential tips and guidelines for hand therapy practice, Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, Forth Edition, emphasizes the foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning skills that you need to effectively treat upper extremity diagnoses. This user-friendly, illustrated text and reference helps you think critically about each client’s individual needs by describing the evaluation process, highlighting the humanistic side of each encounter through case studies, and sharing wisdom and insights the contributing authors have acquired through years of practice. This updated edition includes new chapters on brachial plexus injury, pediatric hand conditions, musician injuries and focal dystonia, and an updated chapter on common shoulder diagnoses, making it an indispensable reference for practicing therapists.
Key Features
NEW!Chapters address the key topics of pediatric hand conditions, brachial plexus injury, andmusician injuries/focal dystonia
UPDATED! Chapterson common shoulder diagnoses, chronic pain management, and arthritic conditions feature the latest evidence-based information
NEW!Enhanced eBook version,included with every new print purchase, features a glossary, clinical forms, and video clips on shoulder diagnoses, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Case studies with questions and resolutions help you further develop your clinical reasoning skills while presenting the human side of each client encounter
Evidence-based practice content outlines how to closely examine evidence and integrate it into daily hand therapy practice
Special features sections such as Questions to Discuss with the Physician, What to Say to Clients, Tips from the Field, and more guide you in finding your own clinical voice
Anatomy sections throughout the text highlight important anatomical bases of dysfunctions, injuries, or disorders
Clinical Pearls highlight relevant information from experienced authors and contributors that you can apply to clinical practice
Evaluation techniques and tips help you master appropriate and thorough clinical evaluation of clients
Diagnosis-specific information in the final section of the book is organized to give you quick access to essential information
Author Information
Edited by Christine M. Wietlisbach, OTD, CHT, MPA, Hand Therapist, Eisenhower Health, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, CA; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, West Coast University, Los Angeles, CA; Lecturer and Clinical Faculty, Occupational Therapy Program, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA; Aviva L. Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT, Clinician Scientist, Hospital for Special Surgery; Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College andExecutive Committee Member, Center for the Performing Artist, Weill Cornell Medicine, USA
Edited by Christine M. Wietlisbach, OTD, CHT, MPA, Hand Therapist, Eisenhower Health, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, CA; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, West Coast University, Los Angeles, CA; Lecturer and Clinical Faculty, Occupational Therapy Program, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA; Aviva L. Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT, Clinician Scientist, Hospital for Special Surgery; Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College andExecutive Committee Member, Center for the Performing Artist, Weill Cornell Medicine, USA
Part 1: Fundamentals 1. Fundamentals: Hand Therapy Concepts and Treatment Techniques 2. Evidence-Based Practice: The Basic Tools 3. Functional Anatomy 4. Evaluation of the Hand and Upper Extremity 5. Assessment of Functional Outcomes 6. Orthoses: Essential Concepts 7. Fundamentals of Edema Management 8. Tissue Healing and Wound Care 9. Infections 10. The Stiff Hand 11. Physical Agent Modalities in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation 12. Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation 13. Addressing Physiological Tissue Layers to Treat Musculoskeletal Conditions: Application to Hand Therapy 14. Facilitating Adherence to the Plan of Care
Part 2: Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diagnosis of the Upper Extremity 15. Common Orthopedic Shoulder Conditions 16. Common Orthopedic Elbow Conditions 17. Fractures of the Distal Forearm and Wrist 18. Wrist Instabilities 19. Hand Fractures 20. Finger Sprains and Deformities 21. Extensor Tendon Injuries 22. Flexor Tendon Injuries 23. Peripheral Nerve Injuries 24. Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries 25. Tendon Transfers and Nerve Transfers 26. Arthritis 27. Upper Extremity Burns 28. Dupuytren Contracture 29. Ganglions and Tumors of the Hand and Wrist 30. Pediatric Hand Rehabilitation 31. Musculoskeletal Occupational Overuse Injuries 32. Musculoskeletal Overuse Injuries in Musicians 33. Chronic Pain Conditions in the Upper Extremity 34. Task Specific Focal Dystonia 35. Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/coopers-fundamentals-of-hand-therapy-9780443110696.html324116Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapyhttps://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780443110696_1.jpg104.39115.99USDInStock/Health Professions/Occupational Therapy/Books/Health Professions/Occupational Therapy/Books505458450546644335117438872214886536505455841826924335092Providing essential tips and guidelines for hand therapy practice,<b> Cooper's </b><b>Fundamentals of Hand Therapy</b>,<b> Forth </b><b>Edition,</b> emphasizes the foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning skills that you need to effectively treat upper extremity diagnoses. This user-friendly, illustrated text and reference helps you think critically about each client’s individual needs by describing the evaluation process, highlighting the humanistic side of each encounter through case studies, and sharing wisdom and insights the contributing authors have acquired through years of practice. This updated edition includes new chapters on brachial plexus injury, pediatric hand conditions, musician injuries and focal dystonia, and an updated chapter on common shoulder diagnoses, making it an indispensable reference for practicing therapists. Providing essential tips and guidelines for hand therapy practice,<b> Cooper's </b><b>Fundamentals of Hand Therapy</b>,<b> Forth </b><b>Edition,</b> emphasizes the foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning skills that you need to effectively treat upper extremity diagnoses. This user-friendly, illustrated text and reference helps you think critically about each client’s individual needs by describing the evaluation process, highlighting the humanistic side of each encounter through case studies, and sharing wisdom and insights the contributing authors have acquired through years of practice. This updated edition includes new chapters on brachial plexus injury, pediatric hand conditions, musician injuries and focal dystonia, and an updated chapter on common shoulder diagnoses, making it an indispensable reference for practicing therapists.00add-to-cart97804431106962025ProfessionalEdited by Christine M. Wietlisbach, OTD, CHT, MPA and Aviva L. Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT20264Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")Elsevier0May 23, 2025COMING SOONEdited by <STRONG>Christine M. Wietlisbach</STRONG>, OTD, CHT, MPA, Hand Therapist, Eisenhower Health, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, CA; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, West Coast University, Los Angeles, CA; Lecturer and Clinical Faculty, Occupational Therapy Program, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA; <STRONG>Aviva L. Wolff</STRONG>, EdD, OT, CHT, Clinician Scientist, Hospital for Special Surgery; Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College andExecutive Committee Member, Center for the Performing Artist, Weill Cornell Medicine, USABooksBookUnited StatesYesYesNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
