Article

Sensorimotor deficits can impair
function and may be present in individuals with common upper extremity conditions. PURPOSE: To provide clinicians with an understanding of
the usefulness of the assessments to evaluate sensorimotor function and the
interventions reported in the literature to effect positive change in our
patients with sensorimotor deficits affecting the hand and wrist. METHODS:
A systematic search produced seventeen studies involving sensorimotor retraining
and assessment of sensorimotor performance for the upper extremity. RESULTS:
Sensorimotor interventions and assessments found in the literature vary in
regards to their effectiveness in restoring sensorimotor function in subjects
with a number of conditions that affect hand and wrist function. CONCLUSIONS:
There is a potential value of sensorimotor interventions for individuals with
specific upper extremity conditions. There is a need for further studies to
improve treatment of sensorimotor deficits and understanding of sensorimotor
interventions.
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