Impact of wrist motion restriction on self-feeding: Compensatory strategies using an orthotic fixation model — A proof of concept study

Noboru Chiba, Tadayoshi Minamisawa, Honoka Okuyama, Aya Koyamada, Department of Occupational Therapy, Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Yamagata City, Department of Physical Therapy, Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Yamagata City, After-School Day Service POCCO SAGAE, Specified Nonprofit Corporation Hibiki, Sagae City, Department of Rehabilitation, Kanazawa Medical and Welfare Center for Children, Kanazawa City

Hand Therapy

Published online on March 28, 2026

Abstract

Hand Therapy, Ahead of Print.
IntroductionWrist range of motion (ROM) supports coordinated upper-limb function during self-feeding. Wrist restriction may induce proximal compensation, yet the kinematic consequences of discrete wrist positions remain underexplored.MethodsTen healthy ...