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Introduction to Hand Therapy - Evaluation and Treatment
Seminar Overview
This is a comprehensive, practical, and nonintimidating program designed for the clinician who is interested in pursuing hand therapy or is new to the field. This course takes an indepth look at the management of common upper extremity diagnosis integrating anatomy and pathology with the evaluation and treatment process. Topics covered include static and dynamic splinting, manual therapy, modalities, edema management, sensibility, ROM, home program development and proper documentation. Fee per person: $425; $375 if received 30 days prior to seminar; $325 each for two or more.
Provider: Therapy Network Seminars – $425
Topic(s): Health Care
Who Should Attend?
This is an introductory level workshop designed for OTs,
PTs, ATCs and Assitants.
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Detailed Overview/Outline
This is a comprehensive, practical, and nonintimidating
program designed for the clinician
who is interested in pursuing hand therapy
or is new to the field. This course takes an indepth
look at the management of common upper
extremity diagnosis integrating anatomy and
pathology with the evaluation and treatment
process. Topics covered include static and dynamic
splinting, manual therapy, modalities,
edema management, sensibility, ROM, home
program development and proper documentation. AUDIENCE
This is an introductory level workshop designed for OTs,
PTs, ATCs and Assitants. OBJECTIVES
Course Participants will:
- 1) Identify the proper procedures for basic upper extremity
evaluations including ROM, rapid grip, edema, sensibility,
and proper documentation
- 2) Be able to identify signs and symptoms for a variety of diagnoses
related to the upper extremity including nerve compression,
DeQuervains, Dupuytren’s Contracture, and Reflex
Sympathetic Dystrophy.
- 3) Identify the indications and contra-indications for the use
of modalities such as ultrasound, fluidotherapy, whirlpool,
paraffin, and iontophoresis.
- 4) Be able to identify appropriate static and dynamic splints for
the treatment of various upper extremity problems including
splint wearing schedule, indications, and contra-indications.
- 5) Be able to select and prioritize treatment options and develop
effective home programs to reduce the number of necessary
therapy sessions.
- 6) Identify several techniques to assess the “non-compliant
patient”.
- 7) Be able to identify the “warning signs” of Reflex sympathetic
Dystrophy as early interventions may prevent further development
of symptoms.
DAY ONE
8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 Upper Extremity Anatomy : bones, joints,
ligaments, tendons and nerves.
9:00 Upper Extremity Evaluation: ROM, Motor
strength, Sensibility, Edema, Patient’s
history, interview
10:45 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
...including evaluation, modalities,
splinting, scar management, rehab programs,
ergonomic suggestions for work / home
12:00 Lunch (On your own)
1:00 Ligament Instability
- -Gamekeeper’s Thumb
- -Volar plate injury (PIP joint)
- -Collateral ligament tear
- -Carpal ligament instability & TFCC
- ...splinting and home exercise program
2:45 Fracture Management and Rehab
- -Finger (distal, middle, proximal phalanges)
- -Metacarpal, Carpal, & Radius/Ulna
- ...splinting, edema control, wound care,
precautions, appropriate modalities &
strengthening following casting, open
reduction, and external fixation techniques.
5:30 Questions and Adjourn
DAY TWO
8:00 Flexor tendon zone repair and rehab
s/p tenolysis extensor tendon laceration, repair,
and rehab
10:30 Arthritis: Thumb CMC (pre and post)
- -Rheumatoid Arthritis: management and rehab
- -Flexor tenosynovitis
- -Extensor tenosynovitis
- -Trigger thumb / finger
- -MP joint arthroplasties (implants)
12:00 Lunch (On your own)
1:00 Dequervains (pre and post)
- Wrist ganglion
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Infections
2:45 Crush injuries
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- ”The Stiff Hand”
- Nerve laceration
- (radial, median, ulnar, and digital nerves)
5:00 Questions and Adjourn
Quote From Past Participants:
“I am ABSOLUTELY IMPRESSED with this course”
“BEST CONTINUING ED COURSE I’ve ever attended”
“Every therapist should be required to have this info.”
“GREAT -non-intimidating information with lots of
info.”
“I enjoyed the DOWN-TO-EARTH style & the encouragement
to all who are interested to pursue hand therapy
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