Kinetic Chain Concepts for Upper Extremity Conditions
Fast Facts:
Skill Level: Advanced
Live Course
Who Should Attend:
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- CHTs
- Athletic Trainers
Locations:
There are no scheduled workshops at this time.
This advanced course takes the participants through a paradigm shift in how they look at common UE conditions. It will review current evidence & challenge clinical reasoning related to treatment of UE conditions. The course will expand evaluation & treatment skills using sound anatomical & kinesiological principles. Difficult concepts regarding the kinetic chain are broken down and made clear. This course is designed for the experienced therapist.
Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.
Course Objectives:
- Appreciate kinetic chain principles and understand how they relate to common UE conditions,
- Be able to identify common proximal postural and movement dysfunctions and how theymight impact distal UE parts
- Be able to incorporate kinetic chain principles into current treatment plans to enhance current treatment programs for common UE conditions
CE Credits
14.5 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 14.5 contact hours.
California OT Board: This course and instructor have been approved by the CA Board of OT for 8 contact hours of post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy. (Approval #22-H13 )
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.
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by virtue of Illinois CE Provider Approval #216.000227 for 12 contact hours. (Course must be completed by 09-30-2012)
NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department's Board of Physical Therapy provider for courses completed by 05-13-2013.
BOC Approved Provider #P8271: (For courses completed by 12-31-2012). Rehab Education, LLC is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.
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)
Agenda
Day 1:.
| 8:00 | Introduction & Course Objectives Kinetic Chain Concepts Lecture |
| 8:45 | Common UE Diagnosis & Therapy Care |
| 9:30 | Functional Anatomy & Demonstration |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:15 | Postural Impact Lab |
| 11:00 | Evaluation Lecture |
| 11:45 | Question & Answer from A.M. |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Posture & Alignment Lab & Discussion-Observation |
| 1:45 | Posture & Alignment Lab & Discussion-Palpation |
| 2:30 | Movement Analysis Lecture |
| 3:00 | Movement Analysis Lab & Discussion |
| 4:00 | Proximal & Remote Dysfunction Impacting UE Conditions |
| 5:00 | Question & Answer from P.M. |
Day 2:
| 8:00 | Review Day 1, Game Plan Day 2 |
| 8:15 | Compensation Lab & Discussion (Limited Mobility Impact) |
| 9:15 | Compensation Lab & Discussion (Resistive Activity Impact) |
| 10:15 | Break |
| 10:30 | Treatment Considerations |
| 11:00 | Taping Lab |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Muscle Re-education Lecture |
| 1:30 | Muscle Re-education Lab |
| 2:30 | Kinetic Chain Based Exercise Lab |
| 3:15 | Documentation Suggestions |
| 3:30 | Summary, Q & A, Final Thoughts |
Marc Allen, OTR/L, CHT, has been in practice as an Occupational Therapist since graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1982. He received his Certification in Hand Therapy. in 1993. Throughout his career, upper extremity rehabilitation has always been an area of practice and passion. Marc serves on the advisory board for the Southwest Missouri Regional Arthritis Center. He has also served in the past on A.S.H.T. sub-committees to develop clinical guidelines. Marc has taught several hand therapy related courses since 1990, two of which were co-developed and taught with two hand surgeons that he works closely with. Marc enjoys teaching hand therapy related courses, making the learning experience both exciting and practical.
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 |
| Kinetic Chain Concepts for Upper Extremity Conditions | $419 | $474 |
Dates & Locations
There are no scheduled workshops at this time.
Please note:
Live courses require a minimum number of participants to operate. You will receive a written confirmation when minimum is met. Do not purchase non-refundable travel until you receive official written confirmation.
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