This seminar is designed to advance clinical competence in treating upper-extremity pain associated with tendinopathy and neural compression. A thorough review of pain science, tendon and nerve structure, physiology, and pathomechanics will create a foundation for proper intervention for pain reduction, tissue health, and engagement in life. The course content includes current conservative treatment options, activity analysis, activity modification, orthotic options, soft tissue mobilization, tissue loading, and lifestyle redesign. The student will participate in lecture and discussions before implementing assessment and treatment strategies in laboratory sessions.

 

This is an intermediate level course.

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Course Dates & Locations

  • Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

    3000 New Bern Avenue, RALEIGH, NC 27610

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    WakeMed Health & Hospitals
    3000 New Bern Avenue, RALEIGH, NC 27610

    Course Location
    WakeMed Health & Hospitals
    3000 New Bern Avenue
    Raleigh , NC 27610

    Building Name:
    Andrews Center
    Conference Rooms 1 & 2
    Phone #: 919-350-8000

    Parking
    Free parking located on upper and lower deck of the Andrews Center.

    The Andrews Center is located at the WakeMed Raleigh Campus.
    After exiting the Beltline on New Bern Avenue, drive through the Sunnybrook Road intersection and take a left into the Emergency Entrance.
    The Andrews Center is on your left. Click here for a map of Raleigh Campus.

    Area Accommodations
    Marriott-Raleigh City Center – 929-833-1120
    500 Fayetteville St , Raleigh, NC 27601
    (3.6 miles away)

    Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown – 919-872-2323
    3415 Wake Forest Road , Raleigh, NC 27609
    (3.6 miles away)

    Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
    421 S Salisbury St , Raleigh, NC 27601
    (919) 834-9900
    (3.6 miles away)

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Faculty

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, ATs & Assistants.

Therapy Network, Inc. (BOC AP#: P2563) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. Our seminars are eligible for a maximum of 15 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

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 anatomical and biomechanical foundations of compassion and the neurological pathology of the upper extremity.
  • Identify current evidence that applies to the evaluation and treatment of diseases presented.
  • Identify sound biopsychosocially-based treatment plans for the management of tendon and nerve pain in the upper extremity.
  • Demonstrate loading and soft tissue mobilization techniques to support the remediation of presented pathologies.
  • Select appropriate orthotic and immobilization strategies to support tissue healing.
  • Identify appropriate activity modifications and lifestyle redesigns to support tissue healing and regeneration.

Participants Comments

  • “This course completely changed my way of thinking about cumulative trauma.”
  • What a terrific 2 days. The course certainly made me re-think some things”
  • “Excellent presentation style ...coming from a background of experience and knowledge”
  • Kept the emphasis on the important items that you should remember in terms of pathology, evidence, interventions and guidelines rather than protocols.”

Schedule

  • Day 1

    8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
    8:30 Peripheral nerve anatomy and neurophysiology
    9:15 Pathophysiology of compressive neuropathy
    9:45 BREAK
    10:00 Compressive neuropathies
    - Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
    - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    - Pronator Syndrome
    - Radial Tunnel Syndrome
    11:00 Case study discussion
    12:00 LUNCH (on your own)
    1:00 LAB: Compressive neuropathy assessment and treatment
    2:00 Pain: physiology and cultural implications
    2:45 BREAK
    3:00 The Thoracic Outlet: proximal pain syndromes
    3:45 Non-Anatomic pain issues. Fictional disorders:
    - Recognizing & managing the non-organic pain client
    4:00 LAB: Proximal assessment and pain control intervention.
    5:30 Q/A & Adjourn

  • Day 2

    8:00 Muscle and tendon structure and physiology: What is normal?
    9:00 Tendinopathy: Definition & implication for therapy
    9:30 BREAK
    9:45 Classification system of soft tissue pain
    - Implication for assessment and treatment
    10:00 Defined tendon disorders
    - Shoulder: rotator cuff & bicepital tendinopathy
    - Elbow: lateral and medial tendinopathy
    - Hand and wrist: synovial tenosynovitis
    12:00 LUNCH (on your own)
    1:00 LAB: Tendon disorder RX & intervention
    2:00 Myofascial pain of the upper extremity: **trigger point assessment
    2:45 BREAK
    3:00 LAB: Joint & Soft tissue RX & treatment.
    5:00 Q/A 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.