Management of Nerve & Tendon Pain in the Upper Extremity
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 9, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024
1660 S. Columbian Way, SEATTLE, WA 98108
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 S. Columbian Way, SEATTLE, WA 98108VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 S. Columbian Way
SEATTLE, WA 98108
Parking: From entrance at Columbian way, parking garage on the right
Entrance: Building 101, directly next to the parking garage
Floor: 1st floor, we will have a sign in table at the front door and a sign pointing to the right where the classrooms are the first doors on the right.
Room: E80 and E90
Nearby Accommodations
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
255 South King Street
Seattle WA 98104
(206) 859-4400
Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
77 YESLER WAY
Seattle WA 98104
(206) 340-1234
Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square
612 2nd Ave
Seattle WA 98104
(206) 625-1111
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the hotel.
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, 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.
Schedule
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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.
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