The Hand, Wrist and Elbow Complex: Evaluation and Treatment

Group Discounts: 

If two people from the same organization register for a course, each person will receive a 10% discount using code REHAB10 and three or more registered will receive a 15% discount using code REHAB15. Please email or call ahead of time with the names of the people who will be registering as a group, [email protected] or 612-672-5607.

For Group discounts:  USE CODE rehab10 for 10% discount and rehab15 for 15% discount for group. 

Course intended to be completed in full. If you need to arrive late or leave early the CE department must be notified before course takes place for contact hours to be adjusted.

A certificate of attendance for Contact Hours 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 & 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 spent in the educational program.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Fee will apply

Instructor:

Erin K. Peterson, DHSc, OTR, CHT is a clinician, educator and researcher and considered one of the leading experts in the treatment and prevention of upper extremity injuries in the country. Erin is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Occupational Therapy at the University of Indianapolis where her primary teaching responsibilities are kinesiology, biomechanics, and upper extremity rehab.

She earned both a Master of Occupational Therapy and Doctorate in Health Sciences for the University of Indianapolis. In addition, she is a Certified Hand Therapist and maintains a clinical practice in the upper extremity rehabilitation at Community Health Network in Indianapolis, IN. She is highly skilled in the design and optimization of rehabilitation documentation templates used in electronic medical record systems. Her Clinical research pertains to improving client satisfaction in rehabilitation and post operative scar management.

Course summary:

This two-day seminar will provide attendees with a deep dive into advanced concepts related to the hand, wrist, and elbow. Participants will explore intricate aspects of anatomy, biomechanics, and pathologies to enhance their evaluation and intervention techniques. The course will cover a range of complex conditions, including tendinopathies and repairs, fractures, peripheral nerve injuries, ligament injuries, arthroplasties, and chronic and complex regional pain syndrome. Attendees will engage in multiple hands-on labs to deepen their understanding of hand therapy concepts and to practice current evaluation and intervention strategies.  Evidence-based interventions such as edema management, scar management, and kinesiology taping will be presented.  By the end of the seminar, participants will gain a heightened understanding of the hand, wrist, and elbow pathologies, advancing their proficiency in evaluation and intervention techniques to ensure optimal outcomes for their patients.

Objectives:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the intricate anatomy of the hand, wrist and elbow, including bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves
• Identify and apply biomechanical principles related to hand, wrist and elbow function to inform therapeutic interventions
• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical assessment techniques for identifying anatomical structures and related pathologies
• Identify various tendinopathies affecting the hand, wrist and elbow and formulate evidence-based treatment options based on pathology, anatomy and principles of wound healing
• Identify evidence to inform appropriate interventions related to post-operative care, such as edema and scar management
• Describe management of peripheral nerve injuries and refine intervention strategies for acute and chronic conditions
• Identify current surgical procedures and therapeutic treatment for arthritis affecting the hand, wrist and elbow
• Identify emerging approaches for treating patients with chronic pain and complex regional pain syndrome affecting the upper extremity

Agenda:

Day 1: Saturday, September 7th (7:30-8:00AM Check in)

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