RT Book, Section A1 Dutton, Mark SR Print(0) ID 1192594238 T1 The Forearm, Wrist, and Hand T2 Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 6e YR 2023 FD 2023 PB McGraw Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781264259076 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1192594238 RD 2024/09/13 AB CHAPTER OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Describe the anatomy of the joints, ligaments, muscles, blood, and nerve supply that comprise the forearm, wrist, and hand.Describe the forearm, wrist, and hand biomechanics, including open- and close-packed positions, normal and abnormal joint barriers, and stabilizers.Describe the purpose and components of the tests and measures for the forearm, wrist, and hand.Describe the relationship between muscle imbalance and functional performance of the forearm, wrist, and hand.Perform a comprehensive examination of the forearm, wrist, and hand, including palpation of the articular and soft-tissue structures, specific passive mobility, and passive articular mobility and stability tests.Outline the significance of the key findings from the tests and measures and establish a diagnosis.Summarize the various causes of forearm, wrist, and hand dysfunctions.Develop self-reliant intervention strategies based on clinical findings and established goals.Evaluate the intervention’s effectiveness to progress or modify an intervention.Plan an effective home program and instruct the patient in the same.