Course Description:

This two-day hands-on course will instruct experienced physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in selecting evidence-based manual therapy treatment strategies/techniques targeting the shoulder, elbow, and wrist/hand. A concise review of the relevant anatomy, biomechanics, arthrokinematics, age related changes, significant assessment findings, and clinical prediction rules will be covered for each area. Streamlined examination and embedded test-treat-retest elements will be detailed to allow for efficient and effective evaluation.