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INTRODUCTION TO HAND THERAPY

Clinical Specialty Education

Objectives

Objectives/Learner Outcomes:
*Identify from illustrations the anatomical structures of the hand and describe their functions.
*Describe the fundamentals of a thorough hand evaluation
*Describe exercise techniques and equipment used in hand therapy
*Describe the indications for therapeutic modalities in the treatment of the hand.
*Describe wound healing principles and recommend products used to manage wounds and scars
*Discuss the etiology, pathology, and clinical treatment of common hand injuries/diseases.
*Identify prefabricated and custom splints associated with specific hand injuries and diagnosis
*Express an understanding of splint categories, material selection, and design principles.

Target Audience

PT, PTA, OT, OTA

Confirmation Notes

THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR 14 CONTACT HOURS OR 1.4 CEU’s
AOTA approval #8696 OT/PT approval in FL Approved by CA APTA
Educational level: Basic to Intermediate.
AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1 Domain of OT
Instructional methods: Lecture and slide presentation, case study discussions, splinting demonstration, We understand that, with limited funds for continuing education, you must make the most of your CE dollar. There is no substitute for the learning experience that comes from live education with hands-on opportunities. CSE is a leader in the field of U/E Education having taught over 10,000 therapists!

Agenda

Course Hours both days 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Includes 2 - 15 minute breaks
1 hour lunch break
DAY 1
Anatomy of the Hand Evaluation of the Hand Case Study examples/discussion Exercise in Hand Therapy Case study examples/ discussion Modalities in Hand Therapy *Wound Care Scar management Edema Management
Day 2
Scar Management – internal and external Case study workshop and discussions Introduction to Splinting Lecture and Splinting Demonstration of several static and mobilization splints Treatment of Common Diagnosis: Stiff hand: Acute and Chronic CRPS Duypuytren’s Carpal Tunnel DeQuervain’s Repetitive Strain Injuries Hand Fractures

Description

CSE Classes will be held on dates as listed in a live on-line interactive format. Start and stop times may be adjusted slightly to accommodate for the various time zones. Full contents will be included for all classes and CEU's credits will be recognized as live education.
Introduction to Hand Therapy has been attended by over 6,000 therapists since its inception over 20 years ago! It has been recognized as a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of caring for all hand injuries. This course is designed to provide P.T’s., O.T’s, ATC’s and assistants with in-depth information on evaluating and treating patients with injuries to the hand. The emphasis is on topics which are clinically applicable for patient care. Lecture portions cover the following topics: functional anatomy; comprehensive hand evaluation; exercises for strength and range of motion; modalities; wound and scar care; splinting principles; and protocols for treatment of common hand pathologies.

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