The Hand, Wrist and Elbow Complex On-Site Training

This on-site training class is also available as Public Schedule Seminar.

This two-day seminar will present a comprehensive overviewof the structural and biomechanical basis of hand, wrist & elbow function and their relationship to the entire upper extremity.

Course Description/Agenda

This two‐day seminar will present a comprehensive over‐ view of the structural and biomechanical basis of hand, wrist & elbow function and their relationship to the entire upper extremity. This unique approach thoroughly ex‐ amines the relationship of these structures to human performance and suggest strategies for functional improvement. Common pathologies, mechanisms of injury, and progressive pre and post‐operative treatment involving fractures, RSI/CTDs, tendon/nerve lacerations, arthritis, sprains/strains and dislocations will be covered with strong reference to their impact on function. Course content includes medical screening, differential diagnosis, imaging, functional progression of treatment, splinting/casting, PAMs, pain management and the non‐compliant patient. This seminar will NOT present a “protocol driven approach” to rehabilitation. Rather, the participant will learn a “framework” for physical examination that will permit rapid synthesis of findings into a “dynamic treatment plan” designed to increase patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Objectives

Demonstrate a working understanding of the biomechanical systems of the elbow, wrist and hand and relate this information to functional impairments.
Demonstrate an appropriate physical examination of the elbow and wrist.
Identify sound biologically based treatment plans for osseous and soft tissue pathologies.
Identify appropriate splints and positioning devices to improve upper extremity performance.
Identify psychosocial assessment techniques and motivational techniques designed to improve client compliance with therapy prescription.

Faculty

Scott D. Gould, OTR, CHT, CKTP is an experienced Hand Therapists who currently practices at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center (formerly the Indiana Hand Center) in Indianapolis, IN. Scott’s areas of expertise include post‐operative acute trauma, staged reconstruction, splint‐ ing and upper extremity rehabilitation. He is a mentor and clinical instructor for Occupational Therapists and students interested in pursing the specialization of hand therapy. He continues to teach and has been an invited speaker on upper extremity rehabilitation at numerous local and national meetings.

Participant Comments

"EXCELLENT!! ...I loved the interactive slides, hands‐on labs and down to earth approach and humor. These 2 days flew by. –thank you”

"Excellent presenter who makes an incredible amount of information available and accessible in a concise and non threatening manner. I did not feel overwhelmed at any time.”

"...BEST cont. ed course I’ve been to in 15 years."

"I really got my monies worth and then some"

"...he really showed the relationship of the joint structures & how they affect evaluations and treatments.”

Audience

This is an intermediate level workshop for PTs, PTAs, OTs, 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.

Educational Credit

A certificate of attendance for 15 Contact Hours (17 in FL) will 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 AND 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 maxi‐ mum 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. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsements of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA

Cancellation Policy

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 non‐refundable airfare, accommodations or fees.

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