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.

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

• Certificate for Advanced Practice in Hand Therapy

CEU and Cancellation Policy

If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact us here. We will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner. For more information please see the Accommodation Procedures for Disabled Participants.