Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Work hardening: a mandate for hand therapy.

K Schultz-Johnson1

  • 1Rocky Mountain Hand Therapy, Glenwood Springs and Vail, Colorado.

Hand Clinics
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Work hardening is a key part of hand rehabilitation, improving return-to-work success. Effective programs rely on skilled evaluation, planning, and understanding economic factors for optimal outcomes.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Splinting the wrist: mobilization and protection.

Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists·1996
Same author

Assessment of upper extremity-injured persons' return to work potential.

The Journal of hand surgery·1987
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation medicine
  • Hand surgery

Background:

  • Conditioning for return to work is integral to comprehensive hand rehabilitation.
  • Work hardening programs have matured through experience and guideline development.

Observation:

  • Skillful evaluation of the injured worker enhances program efficacy.
  • Understanding program planning and implementation is crucial.

Findings:

  • Mature work hardening practices improve outcomes for injured workers.
  • Economic factors influence the success and sustainability of rehabilitation programs.

Implications:

  • Optimized work hardening programs facilitate successful return to work.
  • Continued development of guidelines and economic considerations will enhance program excellence.

Related Experiment Videos