Course Description:

The growing need for a more efficient health delivery model is driving a greater number of direct referrals from primary care physicians to certified hand therapists. For that reason, hand therapists must be prepared to perform in-depth evaluations of the wrist and determine if conservative management is warranted prior to seeking surgical consult. This course sets out to establish solid anatomical and biomechanical foundations necessary for a clear understanding of the wrist stability and movement.

This is Part I of a three-part series.

CHTs, when submitting this for recertification through HTCC, this course can be used for CAT B (hand therapy courses < 3 hours in length); however, if this course certificate is submitted with the following course certificates listed below (or any combination totaling 3 hours or more), they can be submitted under CAT A (hand therapy courses > 3 hours in length).

Wrist Instability Part I: Anatomy and Biomechanics (1.5 hours)
Wrist Instability Part II: Analysis of Movement and the Features of Instability (1.5 hours)
Wrist Instability Part III: Assessment and Special Tests (1.5 hours)