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Upper Extremity Tendon Injury Update: Advances in Clinical Management – New!

Rehab Education

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, therapist will be able to:
identify the anatomy of upper extremity flexor tendons and extensor tendons
Identify the mechanism of digital flexion, extension and thumb opposition
list and recognize the various methods for management of flexor and extensor tendons
using various methods described in the literature & practice
identify treatment hierarchy and goals for complex traumatic upper extremity injuries
fabricate immobilization and mobilization orthoses (static, dynamic and static progressive) for the wrist and hand
utilize clinical reasoning for treatment of various injuries of the hand based on tendon mechanics

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 09-30-2018)
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 and continental breakfast 8:00 – 10:00 Extensor Tendon Anatomy 10:00 – 10:15 Break 10:15 – 12:00 Mechanism of Digital Extension 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 3:00 Zone Specific Extensor Tendon Injury Management Including protocols, case studies, scar and edema management 3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 5:00 Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Flexor Tendons
Day 2
7:30 – 8:00 Continental breakfast and sign in 8:00 – 10:00 Zone Specific Flexor Tendon Injury Management including protocols, case studies and scar management techniques 10:00 – 10:15 Break 10:15 – 12:00 Complex Mutilating injuries, Tendon Behavior Following Fractures & Secondary Deformities of the Hand 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 3:00 Orthotic Fabrication Lab – Hand a) Dorsal Blocking Orthosis b) Yoke Orthosis (ICAM) c) Dynamic Thumb Orthosis 3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 4:00 Orthotic Fabrication Lab – Hand (Continued) a) Mallet Finger and Boutonniere Orthoses – variations b) Dynamic & Static Progressive MCP/PIP flexion Splint

Description

This intermediate level evidence-based course is designed to enhance the clinician’s understanding of the impact of upper extremity tendon injuries on the wrist and hand. This comprehensive course provides an analytical approach to the rehabilitation of tendon injuries, combined with hands-on orthotic fabrication (splinting) lab sessions. Includes treatment protocols, case-studies and review of current research and literature.
Focus on:
Extensor Tendon Anatomy, Biomechanics and Zone-specific Management of Extensor Tendon Injuries
Flexor Tendon Anatomy, Biomechanics and Zone-specific Management of Tendon Injuries
Tendon behavior following fractures, complex injuries and secondary deformity
Therapeutic intervention
Hands on Orthotic Fabrication (splinting) Labs
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. During hands-on lab sessions, course instructor(s) will evaluate each participant’s techniques/skills learned to determine proficiency for course completion.
Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

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