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However, there is a paucity of data describing the impact of built-up handles on range of motion (ROM) requirements of the hand. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate how built-up handles of varying thickness affect hand ROM in individuals with RA.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thirty-five individuals with RA were instructed to grasp a standard handle spoon, a 1.00 inch, and a 1.50 inch built-up handle spoon and perform a simulated eating task. Electrogoniometers were used to measure the finger joint angles of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP), and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints for digits 2\u20135.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In general, there were significant decreases in finger joint flexion as handle diameters increased. Twenty-nine of the thirty-five individuals selected the 1.50 inch handle to take home with the remainder choosing the 1.00 inch.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study is the first to provide quantitative data to support the notion that the grasping postures required when using built-up handled spoons utilizes reduced finger joint angles for individuals with RA when compared to a standard handle spoon which could help providers when assessing patient needs and when designing hand orthoses. We recommend practitioners provide built-up handled utensils where possible, or educate people with RA on where to buy or how to make adaptive utensils, to assist the independence of individuals with RA.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This paper supports the appropriate prescription and use of adaptive silverware by healthcare providers in the promotion of independence for individuals with RA.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fresc.2026.1770139","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,23]],"date-time":"2026-02-23T06:31:28Z","timestamp":1771828288000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Biomechanical assessment of grasping postures in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis when holding adaptive 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