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Management of Upper Extremity Tendon Injuries and Fractures with Hands-On Orthotic Fabrication Labs

Rehab Education

Objectives

Upon completion of course, therapist will be able to:
identify the anatomy of the hand, with special focus on flexor tendons, and extensor tendons
list the various methods for management of flexor and extensor tendons using various methods described in the literature & practice
list/recognize the different methods for the management of hand fractures – Metacarpal, Proximal and Middle phalanges fractures
list/recognize the different methods for management of distal radius fractures
fabricate dynamic and static progressive orthoses for the wrist and hand
utilize clinical reasoning for treatment of various injuries of the hand based on skeletal and tendon mechanics

Target Audience

Intermediate level workshop for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and CHT's who treat patients with upper extremity injuries.

Confirmation Notes

14 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 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 09-30-2016)
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 05-10-2018)
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. 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 7:30 : 8:00 Registration 8:00 – 10:00 Architecture of the Hand 10:00 – 10:15 Break 10:15 – 12:00 Flexor Tendon Anatomy and Management 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 3:00 Extensor Tendon Anatomy and Management 3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 5:00 Distal Radius Fractures Day 2 8:00 – 10:00 Fractures of the Hand 10:00 – 10:15 Break 10:15 – 12:00 Orthotic Fabrication Lab – Wrist a) Static Progressive Wrist Extension Splint b) Dynamic Supination Splint 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 3:00 Orthotic Fabrication Lab – Hand a) Dorsal Blocking Splint b) Yoke Splint (ICAM) 3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 4:00 Orthotic Fabrication Lab – Hand (Continued) a) Mallet Finger and Boutonniere Splint b) Dynamic & Static Progressive MCP/PIP flexion Splint

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 orthotic fabrication (splinting) 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.
Course Contents:
Architecture of the hand & Wrist Flexor Tendon Anatomy, Biomechanics and Management of Tendon Injuries Extensor Tendon Anatomy, Biomechanics and Management of Extensor Tendon Injuries Distal Radius Fractures Fractures and Dislocations of the Hand Hands on Orthotic Fabrication (splinting) Labs 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.
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