Course Description:

This course is intended for all healthcare professionals who care for patients of various ages with orthopedic needs resulting from injury, surgery, abnormal development, and any other cause of abnormal use or movement of the upper extremities. This can result in decreased function and independence secondary to lack of normal movement patterns of the upper extremities. This course is also for healthcare professionals seeking knowledge regarding evaluation and treatment methods for the most common orthopedic conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, hand, and fingers. Various effective evaluations and interventions will be shared to assist healthcare professionals with current and future patients to enhance independence for all areas of occupation including play, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and more.