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Hand Therapy - Occupational Therapist


Range of Motion Measurement of the Hand

Basics Concepts in ROM of the Hand


1.0

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  • Define ROM techniques including AROM, PROM, Total Active ROM, Total PROM, Flexion-DPC, and Torque ROM
  • Identify principles for measuring ROM of the wrist and hand
  • Identify appropriate selection of goniometer for measuring joints of the wrist and hand


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 149
Instability in the Setting of Distal Radius Fractures

1.0

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  • Describe normal anatomy and function of the distal radioulnar joint (DRJ) 
  • Outline and describe pathology of the (DRJ) 
  • Summarize 3 key components of an evaluation of the (DRJ) 
  • Examine and describe Triangular Fibrocartilage Tears (TFCC) 
  • Outline key treatment interventions for acute distal radius fractures, ulna styloid fractures, and chronic distal radius malunion


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 148
Scaphoid fractures in athletes

1.0

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    •Describe the mechanism of injury for how scaphoid fractures occur
    •Outline the presentation and diagnosis for confirming a scaphoid fracture
    •Summarize the classification system and process for classifying a scaphoid fracture
    •Outline and examine treatment options for the treatment of scaphoid fractures
    •Describe the process for determining when its appropriate for return to sport and activity


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 147
Conditions and Injuries Affecting the Nerves Around the Elbow

2.0

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  • Describe and outline the anatomy of the Median nerve 
  • Describe and outline the anatomy of the Ulnar nerve
  • Describe and outline the anatomy of the Radial nerve 
  • List five most common sites for compression of the ulnar nerve around the elbow 
  • Outline and describe 3 conditions that effect each nerve: median, ulnar and radial
  • Identify common sites of compression of the median and radial nerves


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 146
Hand Infections Epidemiology and Public Health Burden

1.0

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  • Discuss the history of hand infections and list the “5 great spaces” of the hand as described by Dr. Allan Kanavel
  • Discuss the epidemiology of hand infections and describe 2 key points related to incidence, and economic impact
  • Describe the 2 most common bacteria responsible for common hand infections and become familiar with antibacterial resistance
  • Outline and describe 6 risk factors and comorbidities for developing hand infections, including diabetes, HIV, immunosuppression, IV drug use, occupation and region
  • Discuss 4 principles of diagnosis and rehabilitation of hand infections


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 145
Elbow injuries and Treatment

2.0

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Part I - Ulnar Collateral Ligament Evaluation and Diagnostics

  • Describe the anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow joint
  • Describe pertinent components of an evaluation for a suspected UCL injury
  • Outline the specific steps and how to perform the milking test and the moving valgus stress test
  • Explore techniques used for imaging the thrower’s elbow
  • List and describe differential diagnosis for the overhead throwing athlete including differential diagnosis for Ulnar collateral Ligament (UCL) injury, flexor-pronator injury,  Valgus Extension Overload (VEO) /  Posteromedial impingement , Olecranon stress fracture, Ulnar nerve pathology



Part II - Sprains, Strains, and Partial Tears of the Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow
  • Become familiar with examination and imaging techniques for athletes with medial sided elbow pain
  • Describe conservative treatment techniques for sprains and partial tears of the medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL)
  • List 2 indications and 2 contraindications for surgical repair of the MUCL
  • Explore the surgical technique used to repair MUCL tears
  • Outline the postoperative protocol for therapy following surgical repair
  • List 3 potential complications following surgical intervention


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 144
Elbow Fracture-Dislocations Determining Treatment Strategies

2.0

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  • Outline and describe the three main patterns of elbow-fracture dislocation 
  • Describe 3 important components of a work-up for elbow-fracture dislocations seen in the emergency room 
  • Outline and describe 5 fixation techniques for elbow-fracture dislocation 
  • Recite 3 main principles related to aftercare and rehabilitation 
  • Examine various complications that occur following elbow-fracture dislocations


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 143
Elbow Instability: Evaluation and Treatment

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  • Describe the anatomic components and primary stabilizers of the elbow
  • Describe the mechanism of injury for elbow dislocations
  • List and describe 3 treatment considerations for elbow dislocations in the acute setting
  • Examine and describe “Terrible Triad” injuries and discuss how they occur
  • Outline 3 mechanisms that contribute to chronic instability of the elbow due to ligamentous inefficiency


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Hand Therapy 142
Acute Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability: Evaluation and Treatment

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  • Outline and describe the anatomy of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) and list primary and secondary stabilizers of the joint 
  • Differentiate simple vs complex DRUJ dislocations 
  • Explore TFCC injuries and describe Palmer’s classification of injuries 
  • Examine clinical and radiographic methods for diagnosing DRUJ instability 
  • Describe Galeazzi and Essex-Lopresti and how they effect the stability of the DRUJ


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 141
Biomechanical Factors in the Stability of the Forearm

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  • Describe biomechanical factors that influence the stability of the forearm
  • Examine the structure and function of the forearm 
  • Describe injuries of the PRUJ Describe injuries of the DRUJ 
  • Describe injuries of the Central Band 
  • Describe injuries associated with attrition of the central band


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Hand Therapy 138
Hand Infections Associated with Systemic Conditions

1.0

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  • Examine the diagnosis of HIV and explain how it compromises the immune system
  • Describe the diagnoses of herpetic whitlow, human papillomavirus (HPV) and fungal infections
  • Examine the condition of diabetes including diagnosis, presentation, treatment and discuss why people with diabetes are at an increased risk for hand infections
  • Describe necrotizing fasciitis and it’s treatment
  • Examine the diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis and transplant patients and describe why these people are at increased risk for hand infection


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Hand Therapy 137
Complications of Hand Infections

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  • Outline and describe 2 risk factors that predispose patients to the development of complications during the treatment of hand infections 
  • State and describe where infection can affect the hand
  • Explain how immunosuppressive medications can affect hand infections
  • Discuss how delayed presentation effects hand infections 
  • Describe complications such as osteomyelitis, stiffness, and soft tissue defects


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Hand Therapy 136
Clinical Examination of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow

5.0

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Clinical Exam of the Hand
  • Outline and describe components of a comprehensive hand evaluation
  • Describe techniques for testing intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the hand
  • Describe manual muscle testing grades for muscles of the hand
  • Perform tests to evaluate for intrinsic tightness and tightness of the oblique retinacular ligament
  • Review testing procedures for grip and pinch strengths
  • Describe nerve supply to the hand including motor and sensory function
  • Review vascularity of the hand and describe the Allen's test
Clinical Exam of the Wrist
  • Describe components involved in a comprehensive evaluation of the wrist
  • Describe the relevance for the use of injection in diagnosing wrist pathologies
  • Name the 5 zones of the wrist and list important structures within each zone
  • Become familiar with conditions that may effect each of the 5 zones of the wrist
  • Outline steps involved in performing the grind test
  • Describe  various tests for assessing scaphoid instability
  • Describe tests for assessing the TFCC and ulnar sided instability
Clinical Exam of the Elbow
  • Describe components involved in a comprehensive evaluation of the elbow
  • Outline components involved in the physical exam of the elbow
  • Describe conditions that effect the medial side of the elbow
  • Describe conditions that effect the lateral side of the elbow
  • Describe tests for assessing conditions that effect the elbow
(This course includes content from Hand Therapy 114, 115 and 116. Do not take Hand Therapy 136 if you have already purchased HT 114, 115 or 116))


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 135
About Scaphoid Fractures

3.0

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Part I: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Scaphoid Fractures
  • Describe the mechanism of injury for a scaphoid fracture
  • Describe 3 methods for diagnosing a scaphoid fracture
  • List and describe 2 conservative methods of treatment
  • List and describe 2 surgical methods of treatment
Part II: Imaging for Acute and Chronic Scaphoid Fractures
  • List 3 reasons why an accurate diagnosis of scaphoid fracture is important
  • Describe the traditional use of radiography in the treatment of scaphoid fractures including the significance and timing of follow-up radiographs
  • List 2 advantages and disadvantages for the use of MRI
  • Describe the best imaging device for the detection and assessment of chronic scaphoid fractures
  • Discuss the use of 3-D imaging and list 3 advantages of bone modeling
Part III: Arthroscopic Management of Scaphoid Nonunion
  • Discuss the principles of surgical treatment of scaphoid nonunion
  • Describe the rationale of arthroscopic bone grafting
  • Describe how arthroscopic bone grafting promotes scaphoid union
  • List 2 contraindications for the use of arthroscopic bone grafting
  • Describe 2 different surgical techniques for the use of scaphoid fractures


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Hand Therapy 134
Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Wrist

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  • Describe the bony anatomy of the carpus and identify the 8 individual bones of the wrist
  • Locate and identify the joints that make up the wrist including the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints
  • List and identify 5 ligaments that play a role in stabilizing the carpus
  • Discuss the vascular anatomy of the carpus and list 2 sources of blood supply
  • Examine and explain the kinematics of the wrist and describe the significance of individual movement of the carpal bones
  • Discuss the kinetics of the carpus and explain how force is transmitted through the distal radius and ulna


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 133
Therapist's Management of Distal Radius Fractures and CTS after DRF

2.0

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  • Identify and describe 5 examination components used for evaluating a pt after DRF
  • List and describe 4 factors that can influence the progression of therapy with a pt after DFR
  • Outline and describe the 3 phases of therapy (early, motion/mobilization, function/strength phase)
  • Describe 3 interventions to increase motion of the joints, tendons and intrinsic muscles of a pt after DRF
  • Outline and describe the function and strength phase of rehabilitation
  • List 2 key points for a HEP Identify and describe 3 common complications after DRF


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Hand Therapy 132
Clinical Examination of the Wrist

2.0

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  • Identify 3 key components to a through wrist examination
  • List the 3 dorsal zones of the wrist and describe 3 important anatomic structures located within each zone
  • List the 2 volar zones of the wrist and describe 3 important anatomic structures located within each zone
  • Name the 6 extensor compartments of the wrist and list the tendons located within each compartment
  • Describe 3 clinical syndromes that effect the extensor tendons
  • List and describe 3 clinical syndromes that effect each dorsal zone of the wrist
  • List and describe 3 clinical syndromes that effect each volar zone of the wrist
  • Describe 1 test used to assess scaphoid instability
  • Explain the significance of the Allen’s test
  • List and describe 2 tests used to identify Median Nerve compression
(This course has the same content as Hand Therapy 115 only the delivery format is different. Do not take this course if you have already taken Hand Therapy 115)


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 131
Understanding Dupuytren's Disease: Treatment Options and More

3.0

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  • Discuss the history DD and how this condition got its name
  • List 5 common risk factors for developing DD
  • Describe the epidemiology of DD
  • Describe 2 common signs and symptoms of DD including which digits are most commonly involved and which digits are generally spared
  • Examine and describe the normal anatomy and the significance of the palmar aponeurosis
  • Describe the pathogenesis of DD including defining and differentiating between the 3 stage of the disease: proliferative, involutional, residual
  • Outline common steps involved in making a diagnosis of DD
  • List and describe 3 conservative treatment interventions including the advantages of each
  • Describe the role of hand therapy in the treatment of DD
  • List 5 possible complications following surgery


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Hand Therapy 130

Common Causes for Medial-Sided Elbow Pain


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  • Describe the 3 joints that make up the elbow and explain static and dynamic forces that stabilize the elbow
  • Define the boundaries of the cubital tunnel and explain the route of the ulnar nerve as it travels around the elbow
  • List and describe the phases involved in throwing and how this activity places stress on the medial aspect of the elbow
  • List and describe 5 conditions that produce medial-sided elbow pain including presenting signs and symptoms and how each condition is diagnosed
  • Consider differential diagnosis and list 2 conditions that result in anterior, posterior and lateral elbow pain


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Hand Therapy 129 - 130
Common Conditions of the Elbow

3.0

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Hour 1 - 2

  • Understand, identify and describe the significance of the lateral epicondyle and the common extensor tendon
  • Explain 3 causative factors that may lead to developing LE
  • Identify the main movements or activities that put someone at risk for LE
  • Describe the pathophysiology involved in LE
  • Describe 5 conservative treatment interventions for LE
  • Outline and describe post-operative rehab protocols following surgery and list 3 possible complications
  • Discuss what prolotherapy is, what it does, how it works and what the research says
  • State 2 indications for surgical intervention
  • Outline the basic principles of surgery and list 3 operative techniques
  • Discuss research findings and the efficacy of elbow surgery and the efficacy of treatment techniques

Hour 3

  • Describe the 3 joints that make up the elbow and explain static and dynamic forces that stabilize the elbow
  • Define the boundaries of the cubital tunnel and explain the route of the ulnar nerve as it travels around the elbow
  • List and describe the phases involved in throwing and how this activity places stress on the medial aspect of the elbow
  • List and describe 5 conditions that produce medial-sided elbow pain including presenting signs and symptoms and how each condition is diagnosed
  • Consider differential diagnosis and list 2 conditions that result in anterior, posterior and lateral elbow pain


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 129

Understanding Lateral Epicondylitis and Treatment Options


2.0

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  • Understand, identify and describe the significance of the lateral epicondyle and the common extensor tendon
  • Explain 3 causative factors that may lead to developing LE
  • Identify the main movements or activities that put someone at risk for LE
  • Describe the pathophysiology involved in LE
  • Describe 5 conservative treatment interventions for LE
  • Outline and describe post-operative rehab protocols following surgery and list 3 possible complications
  • Discuss what prolotherapy is, what it does, how it works and what the research says
  • State 2 indications for surgical intervention
  • Outline the basic principles of surgery and list 3 operative techniques
  • Discuss research findings and the efficacy of elbow surgery and the efficacy of treatment techniques

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 125

Advances in Nerve Transfer Surgery


2.0

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  • List 3 indications, principles and considerations for nerve transfers
  • Become familiar with nerve transfers for restoring function to the upper extremity
  • Review transfer techniques for isolated radial, median and ulnar nerve injuries


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Hand Therapy 124
Current Uses of Botulinum Toxin A as an Adjunct to Hand Therapy Interventions of Hand Conditions

2.0

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  • Become familiar with the neurotoxin Botulinum A
  • Undertstand its current uses as an adjunct form of treatment in hand conditions
  • Review its role in the treatment of stroke and spasticity, focal dystonia, vasospastic disorders, Raynaud's and other conditions
  • Discuss its role in the use of pain syndromes
  • Outline the complications and risk of botox


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Hand Therapy 123

Evolution of Basal Joint Arthroplasty and Technology in Hand Surgery, Thumb Basal Joint: Utilizing New Technology for the Treatment of a Common Problem


3.0

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  • Review treatment methods for CMC arthritis
  • Review the procedure of LRTI arthroplasty
  • Discuss hand therapy rehab protocol following LRTI procedure
  • Become familiar with technological advances and surgical devices being used to treat CMC arthritis
  • List 5 considerations for new technology for thumb CMC arthritis
  • Become familiar with the Arthrex Mini TightRope Suture Button Suspensionplasty procedure
  • Read a case study related to the Arthrex Mini TightRope Suture Button Suspensionplasty procedure
  • List 2 risks for the Arthrex Mini TightRope Suture Button Suspensionplasty procedure


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Hand Therapy 121

Management of Hand and Wrist Tendinopathies


2.0

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  • Become familiar with the management of hand and wrist tendinopathies
  • Describe the pathology involved in stenosing tendovaginitis
  • List and describe 3 principles and interventions for managing tendinopathies
  • Outline the anatomy and pathomechanics involved in trigger finger
  • Describe the pathology, diagnosis and management of de Quervain's
  • Describe the anatomy and management of intersection syndrome
  • Become familiar with tenosynovitis associated with systemic disorders and infections


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Hand Therapy 120

Fractures: General Principles of Surgical Management


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  • Describe the history, physical exam and radiographic assessement performed for each patient with a fracture
  • List 5 goals of fracture management
  • Outline, describe and differentiate fracture classification systems
  • Evaluate and describe various choices for fracture fixation including the use of external fixators, Kirschner wires, screws and plates
  • Briefly describe the occurances of what happens during each stage of fracture healing
  • List and describe complications following surgery for fracture management


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Hand Therapy 119

Dupuytren's Disease: Surgical Management


2.0

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  • List 4 indications for the surgical intervention of Dupuytren's disease
  • Describe the presenting symptoms of Dupuytren's disease
  • Outline the pathoanatomy and the structures involved in Dupuytren's disease
  • List 4 types of surgery commonly used for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease
  • Review various studiesand results involving the use of collagenase
  • List and describe complications commonly seen in Dupuytren's disease
  • Become familiar with post operative management of hand therapy following Dupuytrens surgery


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Hand Therapy 118

Therapeutic Management of Dupuytren's Disease


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  • Become familiar witih postoperative rehab techniques following surgery for Dupuytren's
  • Describe care of the patient with Dupuytren's disease during the first 2 weeks following surgery
  • Describe post operative management of the patient with Dupuytren's during the 2nd and 3rd week
  • Describe post operative management of the patient with Dupuytren's during week 4-6
  • List and describe complications that may occur with surgery for Dupuytren's
  • Outline grading systems used to evaluate flare-up following surgery


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Hand Therapy 117

Diagnostic Imaging of the Upper Extremity


2.0

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  • Become familiar with techniques used for diagnostic imaging of the upper extremity
  • Describe and differentiate imaging techniques used to evaluate the UE
  • Describe the technique of various imaging methods such as bone scintigraphy, tomography, arteriography, MRI and more
  • List 3 complications that may result from the use of arteriography
  • Describe the indications for the use of each imaging technique
  • Outline and describe clinical applications and the use of each diagnostic imaging technique


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Hand Therapy 116

Clinical Examination of the Elbow


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  • Describe components involved in a comprehensive evaluation of the elbow
  • Outline components involved in the physical exam of the elbow
  • Describe conditions that effect the medial side of the elbow
  • Describe conditions that effect the lateral side of the elbow
  • Describe tests for assessing conditions that effect the elbow


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 115

Clinical Examination of the Wrist


2.0

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  • Describe components involved in a comprehensive evaluation of the wrist
  • Describe the relevance for the use of injection in diagnosing wrist pathologies
  • Name the 5 zones of the wrist and list important structures within each zone
  • Become familiar with conditions that may effect each of the 5 zones of the wrist
  • Outline steps involved in performing the grind test
  • Describe  various tests for assessing scaphoid instability
  • Describe tests for assessing the TFCC and ulnar sided instability
(This course has the same content as Hand Therapy 132 only the delivery format is different. Do not take this course if you have already taken Hand Therapy 132)


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 114

Clinical Examination of the Hand


2.0

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  • Outline and describe components of a comprehensive hand evaluation
  • Describe techniques for testing intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the hand
  • Describe manual muscle testing grades for muscles of the hand
  • Perform tests to evaluate for intrinsic tightness and tightness of the oblique retinacular ligament
  • Review testing procedures for grip and pinch strengths
  • Describe nerve supply to the hand including motor and sensory function
  • Review vascularity of the hand and describe the Allen's test


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Therapy 113

Elbow Tendinopathies: Clinical Presentation and Therapist's Management of Tennis Elbow


1.0

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  • Describe and examine the histopathology of tendinopathies
  • Become familiar with differential diagnosis for lateral epicondylitis
  • Describe the presenting features of tennis elbow
  • Outline components of a clinical exam for tennis elbow
  • Outline and describe the phases of rehab for tennis elbow


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Hand Therapy 112

Management of Fractures and Dislocations of the Elbow


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  • Become familiar with fractures at the distal humerus
  • Become familiar with fractures of the olecranon process, capitellum, trochlea and radial head
  • Outline and describe nonoperative and surgical treatment options
  • Discuss complications of treatment
  • Define and differentiate Type I, II and III fractures
  • Compare and contrast dislocations of the elbow including exam, classification and treatment


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Hand Therapy 111

Therapist's Management of Distal Radius Fractures (DRF)


1.0

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  • Discuss the components included in an evaluation of the patient with DRF
  • Outline and discuss the 3 phases of rehabilitation for DRF
  • Differentiate treatment guidelines according to fracture management technique
  • List and define 5 complications associated with DRF
  • Discuss the importance of future research and exploration of DRF


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Hand Therapy 101

Hand, Elbow and Shoulder: Core Knowledge in Orthopedics


45.0

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  • Describe normal anatomy of the hand which is fundamental to recognizing and treating pathology.
  • List and examine 5 components involved in a comprehensive physical examination of the hand.
  • Describe various types of phalangeal fractures and understand general principles of conservative and operative treatment interventions.
  • Describe various types of metacarpal fractures and understand general principles of conservative and operative treatment interventions.
  •  Compare and contrast fractures of the thumb and how various fractures are treated.
  • Become familiar with classification of thumb injuries and methods of thumb reconstruction.
  • Summarize diagnostic techniques and management of distal radius fractures and outcome measures.
  • Differentiate various surgical techniques used to stabilize fractures and how these techniques impact rehabilitation protocols.
  • Examine and describe the distal radioulnar joint and triangular fibrocartilage complex and types of injuries that result in ulnar-ided wrist pain.
  • Recognize the importance of carpal kinematics and the role of the scaphoid along with carpal anatomy and biomechanics.
  • Become familiar with various aspects of scaphoid fractures and nonunions as well as current treatment options.
  • Recognize the incidence and impact of all carpal bone fractures as well as carpal instabilities ? how they are diagnosed and treated both conservatively and surgically.
  • Become familiar with diagnostic methods used to diagnosis carpal instabilities and understand each classification or category of carpal instability.
  • Define flexor tendon zones, tendon nutrition and healing as well as repair techniques and treatment protocols.
  • Define extensor tendon zones of injury, repair techniques and treatment protocols.
  • Become familiar with a wide range of tendonitis conditions, differential diagnosis and treatment options.
  • Review nerve anatomy and physiology and understand how nerve regenerate.
  • Differentiate between various levels of nerve injury, predict outcome and understand classification of nerve injury.
  • Outline and examine nerve compression syndromes and recognize common site of entrapment for peripheral nerves.
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome as well as differentiate stages and symptoms of a more advanced condition.
  • Become familiar with the basic tenants of tendon transfers as well as pre-operative evaluation of muscles and nerves commonly transferred to restore function after paralysis.
  • Describe the pathoantomy and pathophysiology of Dupuytrens disease and list common surgical interventions and complications/outcomes.
  • Describe various type of fingertip injuries including nail bed and fingertip amputations and understand options for soft tissue coverage and management.
  • Understand the importance of a comprehensive history and physical exam with hand infections and list principles of treatment.
  • Become familiar with specific anatomic infections and how infection can impair hand function.
  • Familiarize yourself with key concepts in replantation as well as contraindications.
  • Describ the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis on joints of the hand and wrist.
  • Become familiar with surgical treatment options for osteoarthritis in the wrist and hand.
  • Identify outcomes after surgical intervention for arthritic conditions of the hand and wrist.
  • Differentiate rheumatoid arthritis (RA) including clinical features, pathophysiology and management of RA.
  • Become familiar with the different operative techniques and surgical procedures often performed on patients with RA and indicate functional outcomes.
  • Become familiar with soft tissue neoplasms (benign and malignant) and basic principles of tumor diagnostics, and various classifications. And stages of tumors.
  • Become familiar with various bone tumors of the upper extremity.


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Clinical Examination of the Hand

Key Aspects in the Clinical Hand Examination


1.5

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  • Discuss 5 components of a hand examination
  • Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic muscle tightness
  • Describe 3 examination tools to obtain subjective and objective data
  • Become familiar with normal hand anatomy in order to recognize pathology


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An Overview of CTS
An Overview of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

1.0

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  • Describe the the etiology, incidence and prevalence of CTS and list 5 risk factors
  • Identify the anatomy of the carpal tunnel and describe its contents
  • Outline, describe and differentiate 3 provocative maneuvers for diagnosing CTS
  • List and describe 3 conservative treatment interventions for CTS and the advantages of each technique
  • Describe and differentiate open vs. endoscopic CT release along with possible complications


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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