Introduction to Hand Therapy
This is a comprehensive, practical, and non-intimidating program designed for the clinician who is interested in pursuing hand therapy or is new to the field. This course takes an in-depth look at the management of common upper extremity diagnosis integrating anatomy and pathology with the evaluation and treatment process. Topics covered include exercise and activity progression, static and dynamic splinting, soft tissue assessment-treatment, edema management, sensibility, ROM, home program development and proper documentation.
Course Dates & Locations
Oct 28, 2017 – Oct 29, 2017
6 Trans Am Plaza Drive , Chicago - Oakbrook Terrace , IL 60181
5 SPOTS LEFT
Courtyard Chicago Oakbrook Terrace
6 Trans Am Plaza Drive , Chicago - Oakbrook Terrace , IL 60181http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chiot-courtyard-chicago-oakbrook-terrace/
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at this hotel.
Please visit the hotel chain website above for “Best Rates”
Nov 11, 2017 – Nov 12, 2017
5601 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
4 SPOTS LEFT
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
5601 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239Parker Rooms 3 and 4
Main Hospital
Parking outside of main entrance
Please enter through main entrance as some of the doors are closed on the weekends.
Area Accommodations
Doubletree Inn at the Colonnade
4 W. University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
Reservations: 410-235-5400
www.doubletree.com
Radisson Cross Keys
5100 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21210
Reservations: 410-532-6900
www.radisson.com/unionmemorial
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
20 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Reservations: 410-539-8400
www.radisson.com/hotels/mdbalharFeb 24, 2018 – Feb 25, 2018
7 West 22nd Street, 8th floor, New York, NY 10010
KIMA center for physiotherapy and wellness
7 West 22nd Street, 8th floor, New York, NY 10010KIMA Center for Physiotherapy & Wellness
7 West 22nd Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Area Accommodations
Hilton New York Fashion District
152 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001
(212) 858-5888
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City - Chelsea
128 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001
(212) 564-0994
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Chelsea
121 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001
(212) 564-2181
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels. Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Educational Credit
A certificate of attendance for 15 Contact Hourswill be awarded to each participant. All Therapy Network Seminars are pre‐approved for CEUs in the state where the course is conducted when required for PT, OT, ATC & Assistants.
NOTE: CE Credit for FL Licensed PTAs will reflect Tx content only per FPTA regulations.
BOC Board of Certification, Inc. Approved Provider # P‐2563
AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education # 3073 Category 1 Domain of OT. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsements of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA
Audience
This course is intended for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs and ATs
NOTE: Nothing in this course is to enable or permit the learner to apply techniques outside of the scope of practice in their individual state and discipline.
Objectives
- Identify the proper procedures for basic upper extremity evaluations including ROM, rapid grip, edema, sensibility, and proper documentation
- Identify signs and symptoms for a variety of diagnoses related to the upper extremity including nerve compression, DeQuervains, Dupuytren’s Contracture, Trigger Finger etc
- Identify appropriate static and dynamic splints for the treatment of various upper extremity problems including splint wearing schedule, indications, and contra-indications.
- Select and prioritize treatment options and develop effective home programs to reduce the number of necessary therapy sessions.
- Identify several techniques to assess the “non-compliant patient”.
- Identify the “warning signs” of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/RSD) as early interventions may prevent further development of symptoms.
Schedule
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Day 1
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
10:15 BREAK 10:30 RSI, Ligament Injuries and Instabilities
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Gamekeeper’s Thumb
- Volar plate injury (PIP joint)
12:00 LUNCH (On your own) 1:00 Ligament’s Continued
- Collateral ligament tear
- Carpal ligament instability & TFCC
...splinting and rehab program
2:45 Fracture Management and Rehab
- Finger (distal, middle & proximal phalanges)
- Metacarpal, Carpal, & Radius/Ulna
...splinting, edema mgmt, wound care, precautions, appropriate modalities & strengthening following casting, open reduction, and external fixation techniques.
3:15 BREAK 3:30 Fractures Continued 5:30 Questions and Adjourn -
Day 2
8:00 Flexor tendon zone repair and rehab s/p tenolysis extensor tendon laceration, repair, and rehab
10:15 BREAK 10:30 Arthritis:
- Thumb CMC (pre and post)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Flexor tenosynovitis
- Extensor tenosynovitis
- Trigger thumb / finger
- MP joint arthroplasties (implants)
12:00 LUNCH (On your own) 1:00 Epicondolytis
Dequervains (pre and post)
Wrist Ganglions
Dupuytren’s Contractures
2:45 Traumatic injuries and Complications
- Nerve lacerations (radial, median, ulnar, & digital)
- Crush Injuries
3:15 BREAK 3:30 Traumatic injuries Continued
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome **(CRPS/RSD)
- ”The Stiff Hand”
- Infections
5:00 Questions and Adjourn
Cancellation Policy
Registration fee less a $75 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation received 14 days prior to program date. No refunds will be given after that time. Therapy Network, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. TNI is NOT responsible for registrants nonrefundable airfare, accommodations or fees.
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