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Management of Upper Extremity Stiff Joints

Rehab Education

Objectives

Upon completion of course, therapist will:
identify the anatomical structures of the joint
demonstrate the physiology of motion and causes of joint stiffness
describe physiology of the muscle and muscle contractures leading to stiffness
describe various stages of wound healing and it’s effect on joint stiffness
demonstrate the principles of splinting and CPM
effectively manage stiff hand, wrist and elbow by using the above knowledge

Target Audience

Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Hand Therapists
Athletic Trainers

Confirmation Notes

14 contact hours
This course is accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Rules and regulations change frequently without notification, and apply differently to live and online courses. Please check with your state board to confirm accuracy of this list and acceptance of contact hours. Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE.
AOTA Approved Provider | BOC Approved Provider
California OT Board: This course and instructor have been approved by the CA Board of OT for 14 contact hours of post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy. Approval #22-H4.
Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 14 contact hours.
Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, Approval #216.000227. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2014)
NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy. (Course must be taken prior to 05-10-2016)
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider #6177: These states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:
Alaska Arkansas Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Board of Certification, Inc (BOC) Approved Provider #P8271: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. (Course must be taken between 01-1-2014 and 12-31-2014)
*Disclaimer: Rehab Education LLC provides this list for your convenience. At the time of listing, the following state boards accept courses by virtue of approval by other organizations. It is the responsibility of the participant registering for a course to check with their state board to confirm rules and regulations regarding acceptance of contact hours for live and online courses.
The following PT Boards accept courses approved by other state PT boards or APTA state associations*:
Georgia Kentucky Montana North Carolina Oregon Virginia
The following PT Boards accept courses approved by other APTA state associations*:
Arizona Florida Indiana Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah Vermont Wisconsin The following PT Boards accept courses provided by AOTA approved providers*: Arizona District of Columbia Rhode Island

Agenda

Day 1: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Day 2: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Agenda Day 1:
8:00 – 9:00 Joint Structures 9:00 – 10:00 AM Muscle Physiology 10:00 – 10:15 AM Coffee Break 10:15 – 11:00 AM Normal Joint Motion 11:00 – 12:00 PM Wound Healing 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break 1:00 – 3:00 PM Management of Stiff Elbow 3:00 – 3:15 PM Coffee Break 3:15 – 5:00 PM Management of Stiff Wrist
Agenda Day 2
8:00 – 10:00 Management of Stiff Wrist 10:00 – 10:15 AM Coffee Break 10:15 – 12:00 PM Complex Mutilating Injuries 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break 1:00 – 2:00 PM Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 2:00 – 3:00 PM Concept of Joint Mobilization 3:00 – 3:15 PM Coffee Break 3:15 – 4:00 PM Clinical Application of CPM in Upper Extremity

Description

Intermediate level course is designed to enhance the understanding of the impact of joint stiffness on functioning of the elbow, wrist, and hand. This comprehensive course provides an analytical approach to the rehabilitation of upper extremity stiff joints.
Lecture includes animation and video-clips of cadaver dissection, surgery, pathomechanics, and treatment to enhance the learning experience.
Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

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