By
Cynthia Cooper, MFA, MA, OTR/L, CHT, Director of Hand Therapy at NovaCare Rehabilitation, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Cynthia Cooper, MFA, MA, OTR/L, CHT, Director of Hand Therapy at NovaCare Rehabilitation, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Description
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.
