ArticleThe American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Exploring Occupational Therapists' Perceptions of the Usefulness of Musculoskeletal Sonography in Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation.
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- Reliability of Ultrasound Muscle Assessment in People With Critical Illness Performed by Occupational Therapy Students and Occupational Therapists.Occupational therapy international · 2026Article
- External wrist ratio is not a proxy for internal carpal tunnel shape: Implications for evaluating carpal tunnel syndrome risk.Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) · 2024Article
- Development of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Protocol to Examine Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Outcomes in Systemic Sclerosis.Journal of diagnostic medical sonography : JDMS · 2021Article
- Mindful Body Scans and Sonographic Biofeedback as Preparatory Activities to Address Patient Psychological States in Hand Therapy: A Pilot Study.Hand therapy · 2020Article
- Integrating Musculoskeletal Sonography Into Rehabilitation: Therapists' Experiences With Training and Implementation.OTJR : occupation, participation and health · 2017Article
- Clinical utilization of musculoskeletal sonography involving non-physician rehabilitation providers: a scoping review.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2016Article
- Role of sonographic imaging in occupational therapy practice.The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy AssociationArticle
- Establishing a Sonography Protocol for Evaluation of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon in the Hand.Journal of diagnostic medical sonography : JDMSArticle
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Abstract
objectiveTo identify the potential utility of musculoskeletal sonographic imaging in upper-extremity rehabilitation.
methodTwo occupational therapists in an outpatient hand rehabilitation clinic were recruited by convenience, were trained in the use of sonography, and implemented sonographic imaging in their clinical practice. Qualitative data were obtained during and after the implementation period by means of questionnaires and interviews. Data collection, analysis, and interpretation were completed in an iterative process that culminated in a thematic analysis of the therapists' perceptions.
resultsThe data indicate four potential areas of utility for musculoskeletal sonography in upper-extremity rehabilitation: (1) mastering anatomy and pathology, (2) augmenting clinical reasoning, (3) supplementing intervention, and (4) building evidence.
conclusionNumerous potential uses were identified that would benefit both therapist and client. Further exploration of complexities and efficacy for increasing patient outcomes is recommended to determine best practices for the use of musculoskeletal sonography in upper-extremity rehabilitation.
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