Chiba University researchers succeeded in overcoming limitations associated with finger straightening or extension without compromising existing functionality of finger bending or flexion through ...

Topographic maps of flexion and extension across somatosensory and motor cortex. Finger transitions are better delineated in the flexion paradigm. (Courtesy: NeuroImage ...

Xiaflex was approved in 2010 for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition where nodules form under the skin in the palm of the hand. These nodules thicken and ...

A 40-year-old male presents to the ED with complaints of inability to extend his finger after a game of touch football, but on physical exam you are able to passively extend it. What is your diagnosis ...

Imitation of a fine motor movement, index finger protrusion, was examined in 39 neonates using an ethologically based objective coding system. Results confirmed that imitation of finger movements ...

Gentle hand exercises can help alleviate pain and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis by maintaining joint flexibility and improving range of motion. Simple exercises, like making a fist, finger bends, ...

These simple, functional exercises can help you stretch and strengthen your hands in order to continue to independently perform everyday activities. All of these symptoms are caused by a disruption in ...

Soft rehabilitation gloves have become popular tools for helping patients with hand function-related disabilities recover finger movement. These gloves often use soft pneumatic actuators that employ ...