Restoring hand function and upper limb mobility is essential for individuals recovering from injury, surgery, or neurological conditions. This book focuses on the specialized area of hand therapy within occupational therapy, offering detailed insight into anatomy, splinting, motor retraining, and edema management. It addresses conditions such as tendon injuries, fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, and stroke-related impairments. Emphasis is placed on assessment tools, functional goal-setting, and progressive rehabilitation techniques. The text also integrates patient education and ergonomic principles to support long-term recovery and daily task performance. Therapists are guided in crafting personalized plans to restore strength, coordination, and dexterity.
Nia Jackson is an upper limb rehabilitation expert with clinical expertise in hand therapy, post-surgical care, and fine motor retraining. Working in specialized rehabilitation units across the U.S., she manages complex cases involving fractures, tendon repairs, and nerve injuries. Nia combines splinting, neuromuscular re-education, and task-specific therapy to restore upper limb function. She also mentors occupational therapy interns in clinical hand therapy rotations. Her work emphasizes precision, adaptability, and long-term functional improvement in upper extremity care.