Necessary Metacarpophalangeal Joints Range of Motion to Maintain Hand Function

Necessary Metacarpophalangeal Joints Range of Motion to Maintain Hand Function

Objective/Background: This study was conducted to ascertain the necessary flexion or extension range of motion (ROM) required for the finger metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints to maintain hand function. Methods: Twenty-one healthy adults were recruited for participation in this study. Each participant...

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Main Authors: Hiroyuki Hayashi, Hideki Shimizu, Shoji Okumura, Kazuhiro Miwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2014-12-01
Series:Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy
Subjects:
extension
flexion
hand function
metacarpophalangeal joints
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1569186114000333

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