Intermediate level course is designed to enhance the understanding of the impact of joint stiffness on functioning of the elbow, wrist, and hand. This comprehensive course provides an analytical approach to the rehabilitation of upper extremity stiff joints.

Animation and video-clips of cadaver dissection, surgery, pathomechanics, and treatment enhance the learning experience. Class size is limited to maximize participant to faculty interaction.

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 course, therapist will:

• identify the anatomical structures of the joint
• demonstrate the physiology of motion and causes of joint stiffness
• describe physiology of the muscle and muscle contractures leading to stiffness
• describe various stages of wound healing and it's effect on joint stiffness
• demonstrate the principles of splinting and CPM
• effectively manage stiff hand, wrist and elbow by using the above knowledge

CE Credits

14 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 contact hours.

California OT Board Approval: This course and instructor have been approved by the CA Board of OT for 14 contact hours of post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy. (Approval #22-H4)

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 14 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)

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Agenda

Day 1: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Day 2: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Agenda Day 1:

8:00 - 10:00	Pre-Test Structure of the Joints Factors affecting Joint Motion
10:15 - 12:00	Wound Healing
12:00 - 1:00	Lunch
1:00 - 3:00	Muscle Physiology Principles of Splinting
3:00 - 5:00	Management of the Stiff Hand

 

Agenda Day 2

8:00 - 10:00	Management of Stiff Wrist
10:15 - 12:00	Management of Stiff Elbow
12:00 - 1:00	Lunch
1:00 - 4:00	Joint Mobilization Continuous Passive Motion Post-Test

Shrikant J. Chinchalkar OTR, CHT

Shrikant J. Chinchalkar OTR, CHT is a hand therapist at the Hand & Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Centre in London, Ontario, Canada. He graduated from Nagpur University, India in 1971.

He has over 35 years of clinical experience in treating upper extremity conditions. Shrikant has conducted instructional courses on "Biomechanics of the Hand" at the American Society for the Surgery of the Hand, the American Association of Hand Surgery, the American Society of Hand Therapists, Australian Hand Therapy Association, South African Society of Hand Therapists and Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists' annual meetings.

He has presented papers and has conducted instructional courses on "Upper Extremity Rehabilitation" in Canada, USA, Mexico, Australia, Singapore, Belgium, Italy, France, Greece, Finland, UK, South Africa, India, Spain, Turkey and Venezuela.  Shrikant was awarded the 2003 "Paul Brand Award of Excellence in Hand Therapy" by the American Society of Hand Therapists. He received the "Best Clinical Paper" and "Best Poster Presentation" awards at the annual meeting of ASHT and an "Award of Excellence" by the Sisters of St. Joseph's Hospital in London, Ontario. He received an "Outstanding Alumnae" award by the All India Occupational Therapists Association in 2008. He has published papers and abstracts in numerous journals related to Upper Extremity Surgery and Therapy.

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
Management of Upper Extremity Stiff Joints	$439	$494

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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