The following is a list of recommended reading for candidates
preparing for the Hand Therapy Certification Examination.
For more in-depth information on any topic area, a supplemental
reading list is provided.
The Hand Therapy Certification Commission as an organization
does not approve or endorse specific test preparation courses
nor does the Commission publish a test preparation guide.
Candidates are advised to look over the references and concentrate
on the areas where you feel weak. Self-assessment is the best
guideline for study. Also, study the test blueprint to see
what areas are emphasized on the exam.
To purchase any of the materials listed below, click on the
link provided.
| Primary References |
| These
books are organized by topic area and include those
references the Examination Committee recommends for
review. Particular emphasis should be placed on the
general textbooks. |
| Anatomy |
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Atlas of Hand Anatomy and Clinical Implications
Yu, H. Chase, R. & Strauch, B
St Louis: Mosby
- 2004
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Netter's Orthopaedics
Green, W
Philadelphia: Elsevier
- 2006
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| Biomechanics |
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Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System (3rd Ed.)
Nordin, M. & Frankel, V.H. (Eds.)
Philadelphia: Lippencott Williams & Wilkins
- 2001
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Clinical Mechanics of the Hand (3rd Ed.)
Brand, P.W. & Hollister, A.
St. Louis: Mosby
- 1999
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Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System
Neumann, D.A.
Mosby
- 2002
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| Elbow |
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The Elbow and Its Disorders (4th Ed.)
Morrey, B.F. (Ed.)
Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co.
- 2008
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| Ergonomics |
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders: A Manual for Musculoskeletal Disease of the Upper Limbs
Putz-Anderson, V.
Ohio: Taylor and Francis
- 1988
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Fitting the Task to the Human: A Textbook of Occupational Ergonomics (5th Ed)
Kroemer, K. & Grandjean, E.
New York: Taylor and Francis
- 1997
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Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace: Principles & Practice (2nd edition)
Nordin, M. & Andersson, G.B.J. (Eds.)
St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
- 2006
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Occupational Hand & Upper Extremity Diseases (2nd edition)
Kasdan, M.
St. Louis: Mosby
- 1998
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Occupational Medicine Secrets
Bowler, R. M. & Cone, J.
Philadelphia: Hanley & Belfus
- 1999
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| Ethics |
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Principles of Biomedical Ethics (6th Edition)
Beauchamp, T.L. & Childress, J.F.
New York: Oxford University Press
- 2008
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| Evaluation |
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Clinical Assessment Recommendations
American Society of Hand Therapists
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Muscles: Testing and Function (5th Ed.)
Kendall, F., McCreary, E.K.
Philadelphia: Lippencott Williams & Wilkins
- 2005
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Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Range of Motion and Manual Muscle Strength (2nd Ed.)
Clarkson, H.
Philadelphia: Lippencott Williams & Wilkins
- 2000
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Orthopedic Physical Assessment (5th edition)
Magee, D.J.
St. Louis: W.B. Saunders Co.
- 2007
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The Sensitive Nervous System
Butler, D.
Adelaide, Australia: Noigroup Publications
- 2006
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| Evidence-Based |
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Evidence-Based Rehabilitation: A Guide to Practice
Law, M & MacDermid, J
SLACK Incorporated
- 2008
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Physical Rehabilitation: Evidence-Based Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention
Cameron, M.H. & Monroe, L.G (Eds.)
Saunders Elsevier
- 2007
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| General Textbooks on the Hand |
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Concepts in Hand Rehabilitation
Stanley, B. & Tribuzi, S.
Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company
- 1992
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Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics: Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder
Trumble, T. Budoff, J. & Roger, C.
Philadelphia: Elsevier
- 2006
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Operative Hand Surgery (5th Ed.)
Green, D.P., Hotchkiss, R.N., Pederson, W.P. (Eds.)
Philadelphia: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone
- 2005
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Principles of Hand Surgery and Therapy, 2nd Edition
Trumble, T. (Ed.)
Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co.
- 2009
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Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity (5th ed.)
Mackin, E., Callahan, A.D., Skirven, T., Schneider, L.H., & Osterman, A.L. (Eds.)
St. Louis: Mosby
- 2002
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| Pediatrics |
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Hand Function in the Child: Foundations for Remediation
Henderson, A. Pehoski, C
St Louis: Mosby
- 2006
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| Physical Agents |
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Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention (4th Ed.)
Michlovitz, S.L., & Nolan, T.P.
Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Company
- June 23, 2005
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Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice (3rd edition)
Cameron, M.H.
St. Louis: W.B. Saunders Co.
- 2008
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| Research |
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Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice (3rd edition)
Portney, L.G. & Watkins, M.P.
Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Health
- 2008
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| Shoulder |
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Shoulder Reconstruction
Neer, C.A.
St. Louis: W.B. Saunders Co.
- 1990
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The Shoulder (3rd Ed.)
Rockwood, C. & Matsen, F.A. (Eds)
St. Louis: W.B. Saunders Co.
- 2004
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| Splinting |
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Hand Splinting Principles and Methods (3rd Ed.)
Fess, E.F. and others
St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book,Inc.
- 2004
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Splinting the Hand & Upper Extremity: Principles and Process
Jacobs, M. & Austin, N.
Philadelphia: Lippencott Williams & Wilkins
- 2002
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| Treatment |
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Critical Pathways in Therapeutic Intervention: Upper Extremities
Saidoff, D. & McDonough, A.
St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
- 1997
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Diagnosis and Treatment Manual for Physicians & Therapists (4th Ed.)
Cannon, N.M. (Ed.)
Indianapolis: The Hand Rehabilitation Center
- 2001
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Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide (3rd Ed.)
Clark, G.L. (Ed.)
Churchill Livingstone
- 2005
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Mobilisation of the Nervous System
Butler, D
Churchill Livingstone
- 1991
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Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (2nd Ed.)
Travell, J.G. & Simons, D.G.
Philadelphia: Lippencott Williams & Wilkins
- 1998
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Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (5th edition)
Kisner, C. & Colby, L.
Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company
- 2007
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Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function (2nd edition)
Hall, C.M. & Bordy, L.T.
Philadelphia: Lippencott Williams & Wilkins
- 2004
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| Wrist |
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The Wrist and It's Disorders (2nd Ed.)
Lichtman, D.M. (Ed.)
Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co.
- 1997
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The Wrist: Diagnosis and Operative Treatment
Cooney, W.P., Linscheid, R.L. & Dobyns, J.H. (Eds.)
St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
- 1998
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| Review Materials |
| These materials provide an overview of the Hand and hand therapy. Some have a question and answer format that may be useful in preparing to take an examination. |
| Anatomy |
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Ultimate Anatomy Flash Cards
Edwards, Bryan
Bryan Edwards Publishing; 1 Crds edition
- October 2004
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| General |
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ASHT Test Prep for the CHT Exam
American Society of Hand Therapists
Chicago: American Society of Hand Therapists
- 2006
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Hand Pearls
Concannon, M. & Hurov, J.
Philadelphia: Lippencott Williams & Wilkens
- 2001
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Hand Rehabilitation: A Quick Reference Guide and Review, 2nd Ed with CD
Falkenstein, N., Weiss, S.
St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
- 2004
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Hand Secrets (3rd Ed.)
Jebson, P.J.L. & Kasdan, M.L. (Eds.)
Philadelphia: Hanley & Belfus
- 2006
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| Multi-Media |
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Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy: The Upper Extremity Disc 1
Acland, Robert
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
- September 2003
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The Hand: An Interactive Study for Therapists
American Occupational Therapy Association
Bethesda, MD
- 2001
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