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KMID : 1206219950020030707
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Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science
1995 Volume.2 No. 3 p.707 ~ p.725
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Development Process of Hand Function and Type of Prehension and Grasp
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Oh Kyung-A
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Abstract
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The hand is an integral part of normal hand functioning. The ability of the hand to grasp and manipulate objects or tools is necessary for accom-plishing many tasks of daily living. Therefore it is important to improve hand function for patient with hand impairment. The objectives of this article are to review the developmental process of hand function and to described the types of grasp, grip, pinch, and prehension. Developmental process of hand function is based on general developmental theory as Vojta, Bobath and Ayres. There are many kinds of classification of prehension, grasp, and pinch. This review include the classification by Malick, Kiel, Melvin, Sollrman & Sperling, Pedretti & Zoltan, Tyldesley & Grieve’ book, Norkin & Levangie’ book. This article hope to give the information for application in physical and occupational therapy practice.
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KEYWORD
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Hand function, grasp, prehension, pinch
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