The purpose of this commentary is to present recent epidemiological findings regarding
work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) of the hand and wrist, and to summarize …

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have accounted for a significant proportion
of work injuries and workers' compensation claims in industrialized nations since the late …

The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Academy of Hand and Upper
Extremity Physical Therapy have an ongoing effort to create evidence-based clinical practice …

Background: The most common histological finding in carpal tunnel syndrome is
noninflammatory synovial fibrosis. The accumulated effect of minor injuries is believed to be …

Background We examined the relationship of musculoskeletal risk factors underlying force
and repetition on tissue responses in an operant rat model of repetitive reaching and pulling …

Study Design Randomized, controlled trial. Objectives To assess the believability of a novel
sham intervention for a neurodynamic technique (NDT) in participants with signs and …

Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral neuropathy and
ischemic-reperfusion injury. Oxidative stress is considered a major cause of CTS. Linalool, a …

Upper extremity tendinopathies are associated with performance of forceful repetitive tasks.
We used our rat model of repetitive strain injury to study changes induced in forelimb flexor …

Current non-surgical treatment for peripheral entrapment neuropathy is considered
insignificant and unsustainable; thus, it is essential to find an alternative novel treatment …

Peripheral nerve injury is a common occurrence, with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
receiving the most attention. Nerve dysfunction associated with compression syndromes …