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Management of Upper Extremity Tendon Injuries and Fractures

Rehab Education

Objectives

Upon completion of course, therapist will understand : identify the anatomy of the pip joint, flexor tendons, and extensor tendons
recognize normal physiology of digital motion
list the various methods for management of flexor and extensor tendons using various methods described in the literature
list/recognize the different methods for the management of pip joint injuries
list/recognize the different methods for management of distal radius fractures
list/recognize the different methods for principles of wrist and hand splinting
recognize the principles and perform joint mobilization for the wrist and carpals (joint mobilization lab)

Confirmation Notes

14 contact hours in upper extremity and hand therapy education
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. 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-H2. 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 09-30-2020) New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 14 continuing education credits, Approval #1801-18. (Course must be taken between 02-1-2018 and 01-31-2020). 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 05-10-2022) American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider #6177: See states that currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT AOTA Approval States 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 *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 – 5:00pm Registration begins at 7:30am
Day 2: 8:00am – 4:00pm Sign-in begins at 7:30am
Agenda Day 1:
8:00-10:00 Pre-Test Flexor Tendon Anatomy and Injuries 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-12:00 Flexor Tendon Complications and Management 12:00-1:00 Lunch, on your own 1:00-3:00 Extensor Tendon Anatomy and Management 3:00-3:15 Break 3:15-5:00 Joint Structure and Joint Mobilization Concept
Agenda Day 2:
8:00-10:00 Fractures of the wrist 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-12:00 Fractures of the Hand 12:00-1:00 Lunch, on your own 1:00-4:00 Joint Mobilization Hands-on Lab Post-Test

Description

This intermediate level course is designed to enhance the understanding of the impact of tendon injuries and fractures on the wrist and hand. The comprehensive course provides an analytical approach to the rehabilitation of tendon injuries and fractures, combined with hands-on mobilization lab sessions.
Animation and video-clips of cadaver dissection, surgery, pathomechanics, and treatment enhance the learning experience. Class size is limited to maximize participant to faculty interaction.
Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.
During hands-on lab sessions, course instructor(s) will evaluate each participant’s techniques/skills learned to determine proficiency for course completion.
Note: Early Bird rates are in effect if your application is postmarked four weeks or more prior to registration. Early Bird Rate $449 Late Registration Rate $499

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