Upper Extremity and Hand Therapy- Module 2: Fundamentals- Part 2

Course Description:

This course is derived from the textbook by Cynthia Cooper “Fundamentals of Hand Therapy: Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diagnoses of the Upper Extremity”. This illustrated text and reference emphasizes the fundamentals of hand therapy – for both specialists and non-specialists who encounter clients with hand issues. It provides a consistent format with tips and guidelines for hand therapy treatment. Coverage includes hand anatomy, key terms and concepts, and the evaluation process. A focus on professional issues includes clients with functional somatic syndromes and challenging behavior, client-therapist rapport, and the roles of therapy assistants. Providing many case studies, this text helps therapists think critically about clients' individual needs.

Module 2: Fundamentals-Part 2 covers chapters 4 through 6.  

• Chapter 4: Tissue-Specific Exercises for the Upper Extremity
• Chapter 5: Evaluation of the Hand and Upper Extremity
• Chapter 6: Assessment of Functional Outcomes  

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet 

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapist Assistants

Educational Level:

Intermediate 

Prerequisites:

None 

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Identify co-morbidities associated with increased prevalence of musculoskeletal dysfunction
2. Identify osteoporosis and exercises to prevent/treat the disease
3. Identify optimal stimulus for regeneration of collagen, bone, and cartilage
4. Recognize the effects of immobilization versus early mobilization
5. List the phases and time frames of healing
6. Identify types of muscle work and training effects
7. List the progressive stages of hypermobilities and hypomobilities
8. Recognize a thorough evaluation procedure of the hand and upper extremity
9. List and understand palpation tests of vascular status
10. Recognize a thorough range of motion assessment of the hand and upper extremity
11. List issues related to swelling of the hand and upper extremity and recognize characteristics of edema
12. Identify types of sensation testing of the hand and upper extremity
13. List and discuss the different types of strength testing of the hand and upper extremity
14. Recognize the Short Form 36
15. Identify the Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment Questionnaire
16. Recognize the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Index
17. Recognize the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire
18. Identify the Patient Evaluation Measure
19. Identify the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 Short Form
20. Recognize the Boston Questionnaire
21. Identify the Rotator Cuff Quality of Life

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test