Management of the Upper Extremity Conditions

It is not lost on you that it is common to treat individuals with common upper extremity conditions such as rotator cuff related shoulder pain, shoulder laxity, and tendinopathies at the elbow and wrist, but are you following a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach? The goal of this lab-based course is to review evidence-based evaluative and treatment techniques that can be utilized for those presenting with common conditions of the upper extremity.  Learners will learn how to differentiate the pain mechanisms involved with these conditions as well as determine if the cervical spine is contributing to upper extremity symptoms.  The course will focus on an evaluation and intervention approach grounded in a biopsychosocial and signs and symptoms reasoning model using manual therapy and exercise to empower people to reach their goals.

Presenter

Bellin College

Location

Motion Minnetonka
10650 Red Cir Dr Suite 10
Minnetonka, MN 55343

Target Audience

This course is open to Bellin College Fellowship students, Bellin College partners as well as all licensed physical therapists. 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Recognize signs and symptoms of common upper extremity disorders.
• Demonstrate assessment strategies for common upper extremity disorders.
• Apply evidence-informed treatment strategies for common upper extremity disorders.
• Synthesize clinical information to guide clinical reasoning when treating a person with upper extremity conditions.

Contact Hours: 16 hours

Note: Participants will be responsible for submitting proof of attendance for CEU verification. Bellin College will be seeking CEU verification for this course.

Schedule

DAY 1

• 7:30-8:00 a.m. – Registration
• 8:00-9:00 a.m. – Clinical Reasoning Overview
• 9:00a.m.-Noon. – Shoulder Examination and Intervention

LUNCH

• 1:00-4:00 p.m. – Shoulder Intervention (Exercise/Manual)
• 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Round Robin I, Wrap up, Discussion, Q&A

DAY 2

• 8:00-9:00 a.m. – Round Robin II
• 9:00a.m.-Noon – Elbow Examination and Intervention

LUNCH

• 1:00-4:00 p.m. – Wrist/Hand Examination and Intervention
• 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Round Robin III, Wrap up, Discussion

Course Instructor:

Mark Shepherd

Register here!