Course Description:

The hand is an amazing, complex tool and those who suffer hand injuries must be appropriately evaluated and skillfully treated. To provide the best care possible, therapists must understand the effect these injuries have on the function of the hand and how to evaluate for functional limitations. This course introduces the concepts involved in hand evaluation and treatment post injury or surgical procedure. You will learn how to perform a comprehensive evaluation of hand function, including range of motion, strength, and edema assessment. Evidence-based treatment strategies are discussed.