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Start Date
11-17-2012
End Date
11-18-2012

INTRODUCTION TO HAND THERAPY

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Instructor's Name: Kim R. Townsend, OTR/L, CHT, MS

This is a comprehensive, practical, and non-intimidating program designed for the clinician who is interested in pursuing hand therapy or is new to the field. This course takes an in-depth look at the management of common upper extremity diagnosis integrating anatomy and pathology with the evaluation and treatment process. Topics covered include exercise and activity progression, static and dynamic splinting, soft tissue assessment-treatment, edema management, sensibility, ROM, home program development and proper documentation.
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Evaluation
Theoretical models and approaches
Intervention planning/goal setting
Selection, implementation, and modification of int
Environmental modifications
Health promotion, wellness, prevention and/or educ
Applying evidence-based knowledge to practice
Continuous quality improvement, safety regulations
Documentation and outcomes
State
Florida