Repetitive Stress Injuries Advances in the rehabilitation of RSIs has been relatively stagnat over the past 25 years with little in the way of change in treatment patterns and techniques. Largely as a result of the lack of progress over the years and exceedingly high cost of treatments and litigation for this population a wealth of new literature has emerged that surprising reveals that much of what is thought to be "state of the art" is in fact incorrect. This seminar is designed to advance clinical competence in working with the neurological and musculoskeletal issues associated with repetitive stress injuries through the application of current clinical evidence. A thorough review of tendon/nerve physiology, pathomechanics, and surgical techniques will create a foundation for proper intervention. This foundation will then be used to develop assessment and treatment approaches to pathology associated with repetitive stress injuries. Course content includes current conservative and surgical treatment options, ergonomic assessment/intervention, imaging, post-surgical guidelines, splinting options, joint and soft tissue mobilization, modalities and specific therapeutic exercise techniques. The student will participate in lecture and small group discussion before implementing assessment and treatment strategies in laboratory sessions.
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