Evansville, Indiana
University of Evansville-Physical Therapy
Apr. 29 - 30, 2023
Jenna Thacker
RegisterManagement of the Wrist, Forearm, and Hand
For: PT
EIM’s Management of the Wrist, Forearm, and Hand course is designed to enhance the participant’s knowledge and skills in the evidence-based management of individuals with wrist, forearm, and hand disorders and dysfunction. This lab-intensive course focuses on clinical reasoning and hands-on skill development necessary to effectively evaluate and treat a variety of wrist, forearm, and hand conditions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of anatomy and pathology of the wrist, forearm, and hand, as well as learn a variety of evidence-based evaluation and treatment techniques for both conservative and post-operative care including, but not limited to, mobilizations, taping, strength and stability exercises, and orthotic fabrication.
Credit
Contact Hours: 24 – 8 online & 16 on-site
CEUs: 2.4 – .8 online & 1.6 on-site
CCUs: 24 – 8 online & 16 on-site
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Course Objectives/Outcomes
- Locate and discuss appropriate wrist, forearm, and hand anatomy and pathology.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations of the wrist, forearm, and hand to determine the cause of dysfunction.
- Select appropriate special tests to evaluate for a variety of wrist, forearm, and hand diagnoses.
- Discuss evidence-based treatments for conservative care of a variety of wrist, forearm, and hand injuries.
- Understand the precautions and evidence-based care of post-operative treatment.
- Demonstrate splinting and appropriate immobilization and progression of chronic and acute wrist, forearm, and hand diagnoses.
Applicability
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Why EIM
We’re reimagining health care education that takes you to the next next level. With learning that takes place where you are, evidence-based practice, and better outcomes for your patients, our education is transformative. That’s why EIM.
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The course helped me understand the why to some of the problems and injuries we encounter with the hand, wrist/forearm.
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The best part of this course is that we are able to discuss clinical questions with other professionals without a pecking order. Expertise offered in addition to the opportunity to practice with instructors present is priceless.
Resources
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