title: Continuous passive motion use in hand therapy.
abstract: This paper discusses the indications and contraindications of continuous passive motion (CPM) in hand therapy. The pros and cons of portable and stationary CPMs available for the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulders are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Pennsylvania Hand Center, Bryn Mawr, USA.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D004551:Elbow Joint; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D015915:Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009068:Movement; D012785:Shoulder Joint; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation