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Management Of Nerve & Tendon Pain In the Upper Extremity On-Site Training
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. Course Description/AgendaThis 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. Objectives
FacultyAngelina C. Chilcoat, OTR/L, CHT is a certified hand therapist with vast clinical experience in hospital based rehabilitation settings. She earned her degree in occupational therapy from Towson State University and is a Certified Hand Therapist. She has provided care to pediatric and adult populations in in-patient and out-patient programs. She has supervised multi-disciplinary teams delivering care to a variety of service lines including chronic pain, TBI/ABI, vestibular, pelvic floor, lymphedema, low vision and orthopedics. Currently, Angelina is a clinician in a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation program serving individuals with complex medical conditions. She specializes in chronic pain and upper extremity conditions. Angelina is interested in the emerging science of functional medicine. She is an AIP certified Coach and incorporates nutrition and lifestyle redesign concepts into rehabilitation plans of care. Participants Comments"This course completely changed my way of thinking about RSI's." "What a terrific 2 days. The course certainly made me re-think some things and Paul's teaching style and humor was so refreshing" "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." AudienceThis is an intermediate level workshop for PTs, PTAs, OTs, and ATs Educational CreditA 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 PolicyPOLICY: 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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