Introduction to Hand Therapy

An on-demand, self-paced online course that gives clinicians a structured foundation in hand therapy. Taught by five Certified Hand Therapists. COURSE SUMMARY: The course begins with clinical examination of the hand and hand anatomy using the four-zone approach. You then move through common wrist injuries, Dupuytren's disease, contracture management and ulnar sided wrist pain. The second half covers extensor and flexor tendon injuries, common nerve injuries and the elbow, including clinical anatomy and examination, fractures, soft tissue injuries and lateral epicondylitis. Knowledge-check quizzes close each section. LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Describe the anatomy of the hand and apply the four-zone approach • Identify and treat common wrist injuries • Manage Dupuytren's disease and contractures • Treat ulnar sided wrist pain • Identify and treat common nerve injuries • Describe the anatomy and examination of the elbow • Treat fractures, soft tissue injuries, lateral epicondylitis and tendon injuries of the elbow FORMAT: 5 sections, 22 steps, on-demand and self-paced. CONTINUING EDUCATION: CEUs available for PTs and ATs. OT approval pending. Professional Seminars is a BOC Approved Provider (P1067). Questions? info@professionalseminars.com or (631) 359-2450.