cover image - Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780443110696
Copyright: 2026
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $115.99

Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 4th Edition

by Christine M. Wietlisbach, OTD, CHT, MPA and Aviva L. Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT

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cover image - Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780443110696
Copyright: 2026
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $115.99
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Providing essential tips and guidelines for hand therapy practice, Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 4th Edition, emphasizes the foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning skills that occupational and physical therapy students need to effectively treat upper extremity diagnoses. This user-friendly, illustrated text and reference helps students think critically about each client’s individual needs by describing the evaluation process, highlighting the humanistic side of each encounter through case studies, and sharing wisdom and insights the contributing authors have acquired through years of practice. This updated edition includes new chapters on brachial plexus injury, pediatric hand conditions, musician injuries and focal dystonia, and an updated chapter on common shoulder diagnoses, making it an indispensable reference for both students and practicing therapists.
    • NEW! Chapters address the key topics of pediatric hand conditions, brachial plexus injury, and musician injuries/focal dystonia.
    • UPDATED! Chapters on common shoulder diagnoses, chronic pain management, and arthritic conditions feature the latest evidence-based information.
    • NEW! Enhanced eBook version, included with every new print purchase, features a glossary, clinical forms, and video clips on shoulder diagnoses, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
    • Case studies with questions and resolutions help students develop strong clinical reasoning skills while presenting the human side of each client encounter.
    • Evidence-based practice content outlines how to closely examine evidence and integrate it into daily hand therapy practice.
    • Special features sections such as Questions to Discuss with the Physician, What to Say to Clients, Tips from the Field, and more guide students in finding their own clinical voice.
    • Anatomy sections throughout the text highlight important anatomical bases of dysfunctions, injuries, or disorders.
    • Clinical Pearls highlight relevant information from experienced authors and contributors that students can apply to clinical practice in the future.
    • Evaluation techniques and tips help students master appropriate and thorough clinical evaluation of clients.
    • Diagnosis-specific information in the final section of the book is organized to give students quick access to essential information.
  • Part 1: Fundamentals
    1. Fundamentals: Hand Therapy Concepts and Treatment Techniques
    2. Evidence-Based Practice: The Basic Tools
    3. Functional Anatomy
    4. Evaluation of the Hand and Upper Extremity
    5. Assessment of Functional Outcomes
    6. Orthoses: Essential Concepts
    7. Fundamentals of Edema Management
    8. Tissue Healing and Wound Care
    9. Infections
    10. The Stiff Hand
    11. Physical Agent Modalities in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
    12. Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
    13. Addressing Physiological Tissue Layers to Treat Musculoskeletal Conditions: Application to Hand Therapy
    14. Facilitating Adherence to the Plan of Care

    Part 2: Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diagnosis of the Upper Extremity
    15. Common Orthopedic Shoulder Conditions
    16. Common Orthopedic Elbow Conditions
    17. Fractures of the Distal Forearm and Wrist
    18. Wrist Instabilities
    19. Hand Fractures
    20. Finger Sprains and Deformities
    21. Extensor Tendon Injuries
    22. Flexor Tendon Injuries
    23. Peripheral Nerve Injuries
    24. Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries
    25. Tendon Transfers and Nerve Transfers
    26. Arthritis
    27. Upper Extremity Burns
    28. Dupuytren Contracture
    29. Ganglions and Tumors of the Hand and Wrist
    30. Pediatric Hand Rehabilitation
    31. Musculoskeletal Occupational Overuse Injuries
    32. Musculoskeletal Overuse Injuries in Musicians
    33. Chronic Pain Conditions in the Upper Extremity
    34. Task Specific Focal Dystonia
    35. Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Christine M. Wietlisbach, OTD, CHT, MPA, Hand Therapist, Eisenhower Health, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, CA; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, West Coast University, Los Angeles, CA; Lecturer and Clinical Faculty, Occupational Therapy Program, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA and Aviva L. Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT, Clinician Scientist, Hospital for Special Surgery; Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College;Executive Committee Member, Center for the Performing Artist, Weill Cornell Medicine, USA
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