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I would also like to thank and acknowledge Carlos A. Suárez-Quian for giving me permission to include his anatomy images in this workbook. This project is dedicated to the members of the Huntington University Hand and Orthopedic Interest Club.  \nI would also like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Mark Zavoyna, Manager of the Anatomical Donor Program at Georgetown University Medical Center for his outstanding work preparing the cadavers used in this workbook and to the cadaveric donors for their generous gift.  \nMany of the following images in this text were first published in All-in-One Anatomy Exam Review  \nImage-Based Questions & Answers. Volume 1. Back and Upper Limb by Carlos A. Suárez-Quian & Joel A. Vilensky  \n[https://books.apple.com/us/book/all-in-one-anatomy-exam-review/id931277944](https://books.apple.com/us/book/all-in-one-anatomy-exam-review/id931277944)  \nIntroduction  \n“Hand therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper limb, which includes the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder girdle. It is the merging of occupational and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb with function and activity. Using specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment, hand therapists provide therapeutic intervention to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb in order to enhance an individual’s ability to execute tasks and to participate fully in life situations.”1 The current prerequisites to becoming a Certified Hand Therapist include three years of practice as a licensed occupational therapist or physical therapist, a minimum of 4,000 hours of direct care to patients with upper extremity conditions, and a qualifying score on the Hand Therapy Certification Examination.2  \nSpecialty practice in hand therapy necessitates advanced training beyond that of an entry-level clinician. Many of the clinical concepts and principles applied in hand therapy practice extend beyond the formal educational standards of occupational therapy and physical therapy entry-level programs. Six competencies for hand therapy have been outlined to include: Clinical judgment/clinical reasoning, scientific knowledge, technical skills, interpersonal and communication, professionalism, and resource management.3 One study has identified areas in which clinicians feel students should be proficient before a formal clinical rotation with a certified hand therapist. Anatomy and physiology, diagnoses of the upper limb, evaluation and assessment, and therapeutic interventions were rated most highly regarding the level of knowledge students should possess before clinical rotations.4  \nThe purpose of this text is to address some of the barriers that have been outlined in the literature.3 By supplementing the current education provided in entry-level occupational therapy and physical therapy programs with student-driven, multimodal learning strategies focused on reinforcing relevant upper extremity content; students will be better prepared to enter clinical rotations in hand therapy. The contents of this  \nworkbook narrow the focus of the user to basic principles, common conditions, and general treatment interventions as they prepare for a clinical placement in hand therapy. 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