Intermediate level workshop is designed to enhance the understanding of the impact of joint stiffness on functioning of the elbow, wrist, and hand. This comprehensive workshop 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 workshop, 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

Agenda

Day 1

8:00 - 10:00 AM
Structure of the Joints
Factors affecting Joint Motion

10:15 - 12:00 pm
Wound Healing

1:00 - 3:00 pm
Muscle Physiology
Principles of Splinting

3:00 - 5:00
Management of the Stiff Hand

Day 2

8:00 - 10:00 AM
Management of Stiff Wrist

10:15 - 12:00 pm
Management of Stiff Elbow

1:00 - 4:00
Joint Mobilization
Continuous Passive Motion
Post Test

CE Credits

14 contact hours

Approved by CA Board of Occupational Therapy for 14 contact hours for post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy (#22-H4).

Accepted by NBCOT*, HTCC+, and many 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 workshop 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.

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

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

	May 15 - May 16, 2010:San Diego, CA  Approved by CA Board of Occupational Therapy for 14 contact hours for post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy (#22-H4).  View directions and hotels

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