Private
Inservice Course
Splinting and Therapy Interventions
for
Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Course Description
The focus of this course will be to learn about CDTs and various
therapy interventions. A
dynamic format utilizing lecture, case studies, demonstration and
hands-on lab activities
will address intervention for the most common cumulative trauma
disorders (CTDs). This
interactive course is intended for the practicing PT, PTA, OT,
COTA with beginner to
advanced skills. Participants will gain insight to the splinting
products on the market,
focusing on strategies that will be immediately applicable in the
clinic. A wide array of
splinting options will be displayed and presented along with prefabricated
splint options.
Various splinting materials will be utilized in the labs including
thermoplastics, Kinesio
Tape, and Neoprene.
Course Schedule
| 7:30 - 8:00 |
Registration |
| 8:00 - 12:00 |
Lecture: Introduction to CTDs
Lecture/Lab: Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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- shoulder impingement
- lateral/medial epicondylitis
- proximal forearm strap,
Kinesio Taping
- Intersection Syndrome
- DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis
(Trigger Finger)
- MP flexion restriction splint
- Thumb CMC OA/Instability
- CMC splint, Kinesio Taping
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| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch (on own) |
| 1:00 – 4:00 |
Lecture/Lab: Neurovascular Disorders |
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- Digital Neuroma
- Raynaud’s Syndrome
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- elbow immobilization splint
- Guyon’s Canal Syndrome
- Pronator Syndrome
- Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- wrist immobilization splint, Kinesio Taping
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome
- Wartenburg’s Syndrome
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Case Studies: Therapy Intervention/Exercise Program |
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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identify common CTDs of the upper extremity |
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recognize common risk factors for development of CTDs |
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understand principles of proper lifting technique |
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gain familiarity with the use of a variety of splinting materials
including
thermoplastics, Neoprene and Kinesio Tape |
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appreciate the variety of clinical interventions appropriate
for the treatment of CTDs |
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identify the specific testing for CTDs |
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