Workshop:
Rehabilitation of the Hand
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| Date |
Location |
Lodging |
| May 3-4, 2008 |
Northeast Rehabilitation Health Network
70 Butler Street
Salem NH 03079
603.893.2900
www.northeastrehab.com |
Red Roof Inn (3 miles) 603.898.6422
Park View Inn (2.5 miles) 603.898.5632
Holiday Inn (3 miles) 603.893.5511 |
Instructor: Noelle
M. Austin MS, PT, CHT
Course Description
A dynamic format utilizing lecture and demonstration address the rehabilitation management of patients with hand dysfunction. This interactive course is intended for the practicing PT, PTA, OT, COTA with a basic understanding of hand anatomy and pathology. Participants will gain insight into the appropriate therapy intervention to manage common hand diagnoses and acquire ‘Clinical Pearls’ from the experienced instructor. Following a review of hand anatomy, instruction on how to perform a comprehensive hand assessment will be presented. Common hand diagnoses will be discussed including specific tests and the appropriate treatment options. 14 contact hours, 1.4 CEUs
Course Schedule
| Saturday |
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| 8:00 - 8:30 |
Registration |
| 8:30 -10:30 |
Lecture/Demonstration |
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| 10:30 – 12:00 |
Lecture |
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- Therapy Intervention
- Splinting
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| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch (on own) |
| 1:00 -3 :00 |
Lecture/Splinting Demonstration |
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- Cumulative Trauma Disorders
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| 3:00 – 4:30 |
Lecture/Splinting Demonstration |
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- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
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| Sunday |
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| 8:30-10:30 |
Lecture/Splinting Demonstration |
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| 10:30-12:00 |
Lecture/Splinting Demonstration |
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| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch (on own) |
| 1:00 - 2:30 |
Lecture/Splinting Demonstration |
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| 2:30 - 4:00 |
Lecture/Splinting Demonstration |
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| 4:00 - 4:30 |
Question/Answer Session |
Course
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will
be able to:
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perform basic hand evaluation including
ROM and strength testing |
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identify common special tests and know how they relate to hand dysfunction |
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gain awareness of the variety of rehabilitation products/splint materials available to effectively treat the patient with hand dysfunction |
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appreciate the theoretical basis behind general approaches utilized to treat hand dysfunction |
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identify common complications and understand how to appropriately intervene |
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understand the basic mechanics of splinting the hand |
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acquire knowledge related to the different rehabilitation and splintsavailable to meet specific patient requirements |
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