Rehabilitation Management for the Wrist and Hand

North American Seminars Course Outline

North American Seminars presents this two-day intermediate level course which focuses on current surgical procedures and therapeutic management for disorders of the wrist, hand and upper extremity. Post-operative complications and rehabilitation protocols for flexor and extensor tendon injuries, arthritis, compartment syndromes and compression neuropathies are discussed in detail. Special emphasis is placed on the evaluation of the cervical spine and shoulder complex in order for the therapist to better manage cumulative trauma, compression neuropathies and peripheral nerve injuries. Wound management and infections are discussed to assist the therapist in determining an appropriate treatment plan and progression. The impact of pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplementation on healing time of injuries is also reviewed; this will enhance the clinician’s ability to incorporate the findings into their rehabilitation program.

This in-depth presentation prepares the medical professional to identify effective rehabilitation procedures for safe therapeutic management for positive functional outcomes. This course is enhanced with the use of surgical and anatomical images and is designed for therapists with basic to intermediate knowledge of wrist and hand anatomy and terminology.

This course is presented by North American Seminars in Illinois, Washington, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee, California, Oregon, Arizona, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Connecticut, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia and throughout North America. See the dates and location tab for details on course locations

North American Seminars Course Objectives

• Describe the detailed aspects of the anatomy and biomechanics of the wrist and hand.
• Integrate knowledge of anatomy and current surgical procedures to develop comprehensive therapeutic rehabilitation programs.
• Utilize current treatment methods for traditional diagnoses into the rehabilitation program.
• Incorporate the information of healing times for specific tendon injuries to develop an appropriate rehabilitationprogram.
• Understand the rationale for treatment protocols for a variety of disorders such as peripheral nerve injuries, flexor and extensor tendon injuries, tendon transfers, rods, arthritis and compression neuropathies.
• Identify precautions and contraindications of certain treatments and surgical procedures prior to initiating the rehabilitation plan.
• Perform several provocative tests and/or differential diagnostic procedures.
• Understand the impact of various pharmaceuticals on the healing process, pain management and therapeutic treatment progression.

North American Seminars Course Brochure and Timeline

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North American Seminars 2009 Scheduled Dates and Locations

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Roberta Cascone, MS, OTR/L, CHT, is a certified hand therapist with 18 years of both clinical and administrative experience in the field of hand rehabilitation. She currently owns Back On Course, a private clinic where her focus is on the prevention and management of golf related injuries and sport specific performance enhancement. She has been an adjunct faculty member of Quinnipiac University’s department of occupational therapy for over ten years, lecturing extensively in the area of orthopedics. Roberta received the first “Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award” from Quinnipiac University in 1996. Roberta has also presented on a variety of upper extremity topics ranging from biomechanics and ergonomics to peripheral nerve injuries and wounds. She has observed over 100 upper extremity surgeries ranging from tendon repairs, transfers and staged reconstruction to joint replacements and replantation. She works closely with orthopedic, plastic surgeons and neurosurgeons in the pre and post-operative management of the upper extremity. Her passion is progressive, innovative splinting of the difficult hand, acute trauma/wounds and peripheral nerve injuries. Roberta’s masters in nutrition allows her to take a uniquely holistic approach to healing and wellness, and her diverse background enables Roberta to have an eclectic approach to treatment.