This 3-week interactive, multimedia online course is designed to help clinicians recognize the role of the cervical spine in Upper Extremity Overuse Syndromes. The focus of the course is to provide participants with the skills to perform an upper quarter screen and cervical spine exam so they recognize when distal symptoms may have a central origin. Participants will be guided through the clinical decision making process to understand when and how to treat an upper extremity patient with problems related to the cervical region and when to refer a patient out. Evaluation and treatment for common pathologies including thoracic outlet syndrome, peripheral nerve compression, forward head postures, and others will be covered. The course is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the cervical region anatomy and pathology to allow you to recognize when your “hand patient” might not be a simple “hand patient.”

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cervical region anatomy
•  Have an understanding of an upper quarter screen and why you should perform one on most of your upper extremity patients
• Describe  median, radial and ulnar neural provocation tests,  thoracic outlet special tests and cervical spine special tests for nerve root compression
• Demonstrate the knowledge of differential diagnosis for UE conditions such as carpel tunnel syndrome versus proximal median nerve entrapment versus C5,6,7,8,T1 nerve root compression. 
• Have an understanding of the treatment for forward head posture including strengthening the deep cervical stabilizing muscles, nerve glide techniques and thoracic outlet syndrome treatment. 

CE Credits

12 contact hours

Accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Check with your state board/credentialing agency to verify. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE Credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE. See links below.

Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 12 contact hours.

NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider for courses completed by 05-13-2013 of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department's Board of Physical Therapy.

Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, #216.000227 for courses completed by 09-30-2012..

AOTA Approved Provider #6177. These states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:

Alaska Arkansas Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Missouri

Montana Nevada New Hampshire Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia

*NBCOT...National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (view PDU requirements)
+HTCC... Hand Therapy Certification Commission  (view recertification requirements)

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Agenda

Week 1:  Anatomy review
Week 2:  Evaluation and Differential diagnosis
Week 3:  Treatment

Karen Westervelt PT, MS, PGDipHSc, OCS, ATC, CMP is a clinical faculty member at the University of Vermont Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. Karen is currently practicing at Copley Hospital out patient Physical Therapy in Stowe, Vermont. Karen has published in peer-reviewed journals in the area of orthopedics and has presented at conferences across the country. Karen earned an Athletic Training Certification, a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, and a Master's Degree in Movement Science and Rehabilitation from the University of Vermont. Karen also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science specializing in Manipulative Physiotherapy from Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. In 2009, she gained recognition as a Nationally Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

Tuition

Note: Early Bird rates are in effect if your application is postmarked four weeks or more prior to registration.	Early Bird Rate	Late Registration Rate
Understanding the Cervical Spine and its Role in UE Overuse Syndromes	$359	$414

Dates & Locations

There are no scheduled workshops at this time.

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