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

 

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 has 30 years of clinical experience in treating upper extremity conditions.  He has developed four hand therapy programs at the leading centers in Canada. 

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 courses on "Hand Rehabilitation" in Canada, USA, Mexico, Australia, Singapore, Belgium, Italy, France, Greece, Finland, UK, South Africa, India, Spain and Turkey. 

Shrikant was awarded the 2003 "Paul Brand Award of Excellence in Hand Therapy" at the 26th Annual meeting of the American Society of Hand Therapists.  He received the "Best Clinical Paper" and "Best Poster Presentation" awards at the 17th and 18th annual meeting of ASHT and an "Award of Excellence" by the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ontario. 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	$395.00	$450.00

Dates & Locations

	Sep 27 - Sep 28, 2008: New York, NY

	Mar 13 - Mar 14, 2009: Salt Lake City, UT

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