Course Description:

In the primary care setting, distal radius fractures account for 24%–46% of all fractures. This is one of the most common diagnoses treated in the hand therapy clinic. Understanding the anatomical changes that can occur and being mindful of the potential complications can help shape your treatment plan to optimize your clinical outcome. This course is designed to guide occupational and physical therapists in the evaluation and early-stage treatment of distal radius fractures using an evidence-supported approach. Gain insight on how distal radius fractures can adversely affect proprioception, range of motion, and dexterity, with treatment suggestions for the first four to six weeks of therapy.