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Kinetic Chain Concepts for Upper Extremity Conditions

Rehab Education

Objectives

Appreciate kinetic chain principles and understand how they relate to common UE conditions,
Be able to identify common proximal postural and movement dysfunctions and how theymight impact distal UE parts
Be able to incorporate kinetic chain principles into current treatment plans to enhance current treatment programs for common UE conditions

Target Audience

PT, OT, CHT

Confirmation Notes

14.5 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
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 14.5 contact hours.
California OT Board: This course and instructor have been approved by the CA Board of OT for 8 contact hours of post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy. Approval #22-H12.
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 09-30-2016)
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.
*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.

Agenda

Day 1:. 8:00 Introduction & Course Objectives 8:15 Kinetic Chain Concepts Lecture 8:45 Common UE Diagnosis & Therapy Care 9:30 Functional Anatomy & Demonstration 10:00 Break 10:15 Postural Impact Lab 11:00 Evaluation Lecture 11:45 Question & Answer from A.M. 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Posture & Alignment Lab & Discussion-Observation 1:45 Posture & Alignment Lab & Discussion-Palpation 2:30 Movement Analysis Lecture 3:00 Movement Analysis Lab & Discussion 4:00 Proximal & Remote Dysfunction Impacting UE Conditions 5:00 Question & Answer from P.M. Day 2: 8:00 Review Day 1, Game Plan Day 2 8:15 Compensation Lab & Discussion (Limited Mobility Impact) 9:15 Compensation Lab & Discussion (Resistive Activity Impact) 10:15 Break 10:30 Treatment Considerations 11:00 Taping Lab 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Muscle Re-education Lecture 1:30 Muscle Re-education Lab 2:30 Kinetic Chain Based Exercise Lab 3:15 Documentation Suggestions 3:30 Summary, Q & A, Final Thoughts

Description

This advanced course takes the participants through a paradigm shift in how they look at common UE conditions. It will review current evidence & challenge clinical reasoning related to treatment of UE conditions. The course will expand evaluation & treatment skills using sound anatomical & kinesiological principles. Difficult concepts regarding the kinetic chain are broken down and made clear. This course is designed for the experienced therapist.
REGISTER 30 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

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