The central nervous system relies on proprioceptive feedback for body awareness, motor planning, and joint stability. When proprioceptive organs are not functioning properly, significant limitations in function can occur. Use of proprioceptive input is an important part of rehabilitation programs. It has been well established as a component of therapeutic interventiosn for stroke, sensory integration, and orthopedics. Therapists routinely use proprioceptive activities for the wrist and hand is an emerging area of practice. Dr. Elizabeth Hagert’s work on the proprioceptive function of the writst serves as a theoretical foundation for this project. The American Occupational Therapy Association’s Centennial Vision calls for occupational therapy to be a science driven and evidence-based profession. Sharing evidence-based continuing education with practicing hand therapists regarding the value of proprioceptive activity for patients with wrist and hand injuries is an excellent way to help fulfill this vision.
