Special Tests and Rehabilitation for the Upper Extremity

Our upper extremities are how we engage with the world and are consequently often met with injuries (almost 40% of trauma patients present with an upper extremity injury). Howdo you treat the patient though that comes in with pain and no official diagnosis?

Attend this course to learn special tests for assessing the upper extremity that you can do in-clinic with no equipment required. Furthermore, learn rehabilitation strategies that you can apply to your everyday practice to obtain the best outcome for all your upper extremity clients- fingertip to shoulder.

Highlights

• Learn how to perform special tests to guide diagnoses of the upper extremity
• Implement evidence-based rehabilitation protocols and treatment strategies for common shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand diagnoses to optimize recovery

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers