Evidence-Based Clinical Cases for Upper Quarter Orthopaedics

Physical and occupational therapists commonly evaluate and treat patients with upper quarter neuromusculoskeletal pathologies. Although these conditions are commonly seen by rehabilitation professionals, it can be challenging to accurately diagnose and treat patients with upper quarter pathologies.

This course will provide attendees with a case-based review of the commonly seen orthopaedic conditions the upper quarter. Evidence-based examination and strategies will be introduced and discussed to facilitate patient management skills. Current evidence will be synthesizedthrough case examples to give attendees guidance on effective upper quarter orthopaedic examination and intervention strategies.

Highlights

• Implement evidence-based examination and intervention strategies to your patient/client's plan of care
• Therapeutic management strategies of the four main upper quarter regions (cervical, shoulder, elbow, and wrist/hand) for common upper quarter neuromusculoskeletal conditions
• Manual therapy techniques for orthopaedic conditions of the upper extremity
• Therapeutic exercises to address impairments and functional limitations associated with successful return to prior level of function

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