'One of the most hugely sophisticated and physiologically intricate parts of the body. The human hand has more than 30 muscles, 27 joints alongside a network of ligaments and tendons... There are 17,000+ touch receptors and nerve endings in the palm alone. These features allow our hands to perform a breadth of highly complex tasks, through a range of different movements.' Access this latest news and other stories from the profession worldwide, as part of Membership Plus+.

Restoration of fine motor skills is significantly more challenging versus lower limb recovery, greatly impacting the daily lives of patients. There is therefore an increasing urgency for study on the upper limb function in stroke. This 2024 bibliometric and visualisation analysis comprised 1,938 articles from 1,897 institutions, 354 journals and 53 countries or regions. Plus+ Members can read this paper within the Neurology theme of the Research Portal.

Skills of the spoken and written word can be difficult for some to initiate, develop and strengthen. This can impact on personal and professional growth, especially in a progressive world of diverse communication methods. Take this new short course to discover unique and shared approaches of Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy, in overcoming broad expressive challenges. Test and self-reflective sections earn you a CPD certificate and Hub Badge. As with all others, this course is included in Plus+ Membership, at no extra cost.

Krista is developing housing in partnership with a local school district, affordable to median income households and below. "Included will be universal design, on-site childcare and a multipurpose community space... I am so grateful for my background in OT that has informed every step of this project so far. I look forward to connecting with other OT practitioners." This discussion can be found within the Accessibility & Adaptation OT Circle - one of our free learning and development networks! Join it here, or on-the-go, via The OT Hub app.

"Research shows that new graduates do not have the adequate experience or background when it comes to fabricating splints for patients, which is making these new grads unconfident with their orthotic fabrication skills. This channel was designed to assist these clinicians, who may need extra guidance with step-by-step directions" - Kelly Daniels OTD OTRL. Learn more and watch it free here - or on-the-go, via The OT Hub app.

We're officially launching CPD Rewards. We know OT professionals must engage in career-long continuing professional development (CPD). The Hub Team believes that collaboration is key to us all achieving this; shared learning grows resources for everyone - and adds to your CPD... So how do CPD Rewards work? Get involved in a selection of activities on the Hub and receive a Hub Badge for each. Collecting four badges earns you a reward: One year's free Membership Plus+! Learn more and participate via the button below.