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A Systematic Approach to Examination, Diagnosis, and Manual Therapy of the Wrist-Level I

IAOM-International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine

Target Audience

PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, CHTs, CSCS, ATCs

Confirmation Notes

Courses are typically held over 2 full days, starting at 8:00 a.m. and lasting until 66:00 p.m. on Saturday and 3:30 pm on Sunday. For Hybrid courses, participants will be emailed a link to approximately 8 hours of online content to complete before the two day live course. If you do not see this email within 48 hours of your registration, please check your "spam" box. The email will be sent from the Litmos Learning Managment System. Participants will also receive a printed manual for use during the live training sessions. Textbooks are mandatory for the Hip and Knee courses, and the cost is included in the course price. In addition, participants are encouraged to bring note-taking materials, skeletal models, and clinical reports with appropriate imaging studies for discussion. Courses have been approved for Physical Therapy Continuing Education Units. Full details on course content, teaching locations, available lodging, and local transportation are provided upon receipt of registration. Our courses feature * Individualized attention assured by a low student-to-teacher ratio. * Relaxed, but professional, atmosphere. * Joint-specific focus (see course listings). * Text-based instruction tightly associated with hands-on training. * Most recent research compiled and adapted for clinical use.

Agenda

8:00-10:45 am Anatomy and kinesiology of the wrist Lecture 10:45-11:00 am BREAK 11:00-12:30 pm Bony surface anatomy of the wrist Lab 12:30-1:00 pm History (Who, What, Where, When, to what extent?) Lecture 1:00-2:00 pm LUNCH 2:00-2:30 pm Basic functional examination of the wrist—introduce CP & NCP 2:30-3:30 pm Testing and treatment of the radiocarpal joint (RCJ) and midcarpal joints (MCJ) Lab 3:30-3:45 pm BREAK 3:45-5:00 pm Forearm rotation limitations: testing and treatment (DRUJ and PRUJ) Lab Day 2 8:00-8:30 am Review of soft tissue structures of the wrist Lecture 8:30-9:15 am Surface anatomy: soft tissue structures of the wrist Lab 9:15-10:30 am Soft tissues issues: step-by-step from BFE with clinical problem-solving -findings of BFE, interpretation, treatment suggestions 10:30-11:00 am BREAK 11:00-12:30 am Soft tissue issues, cont. Lab 12:30-1:30 pm LUNCH 1:30-4:45 pm Case studies: tying together the BFE involving ROM limits and soft tissue issues 4:45-5:00 pm QUESTIONS & CLOSING REMARKS

Description

Register 3 weeks prior to course date for a $25 discount!

Diagnose precisely, treat effectively
If you manage patients with Wrist Level I pain, you cannot miss this interactive learning opportunity! After one three-day course, you will return to your practice possessing the knowledge and skills to treat conservative and post-operative wrist patients with the..

Exact knowledge of Wrist Level I patho-anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics

Ability to perform concise systematic clinical exams

Methodology to interpret exam findings to offer your clients precise diagnoses

A solid framework for prescribing affliction-specific exercises

The skills to combine soft tissue and specific articulation techniques for total treatment

Mastery in the most successful techniques for treating tendons, ligaments, and peripheral nerves

Key questions, accurate answers Physical therapists need to ask the right questions in order to provide the best answers to clients who suffer from Wrist pain. How can I examine my conservative and post-operative patients to determine the source of their pain?
How can I utilize soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques to improve outcomes in my patients?
You will find these answers and more at the IAOM-US Wrist Level I course..reserve your seat today.

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