With the popularity of sports on the rise, there are numerous injuries commonly seen. Some of these injuries can be very debilitating or cause permanent impairment if untreated or mismanaged. Young athletes can be at increased risk because of developing bones and soft tissue.
This session will assist therapists with appropriately assessing and treating common hand pathologies seen in athletes. It will also provide the clinician with knowledge to recognize injuries that may have been mistreated, and correct them before further or worsening impairments develop. It will discuss in-depth treatment of these pathologies giving clinicians confidence in assisting athletes in returning to their activities.
Course Content
• Review of anatomy with discussion
• Learn how position of the fingers, hand, and wrist can affect strength/coordination.
• Discuss how injuries cause impairment and progressive deformities.
• Discuss commonly mistreated injuries and consequences that can result from mismanagement.
• Learn how to recognize the signs/symptoms of mismanagement of injuries.
• Determine correct treatment options.
• Case study
• Learn how fatigue and deconditioning can lead to repetitive strain and soft tissue breakdown.
• Discuss basic concepts for overhead throwing and how it can relate to injuries of the elbow in athletes.
• Explain how continued injuries and strain can lead to lifelong impairments in the young athlete.
• Identify common sports injuries of the upper extremity.
• Learn to develop proven treatment plans.
• Understand reasonable outcomes for rehabilitation of sports related injuries.
is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 2 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
This educational offering qualifies for 2 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
This program has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 2.0 contact hour(s) for Physical Therapists.
is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This course qualifies for 2.0 CE Credit Hour(s).
This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.
For Kentcuky licensees, according to 201 KAR 22:045, this class may be applied toward Category 2 continued competency requirements. Please review the regulation to determine eligibility.
is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 2.4 contact hour(s).
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 2 continuing education hours.
This course has been submitted to the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 continuing competence unit(s) for PTs and PTAs.
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| Course Manual_Feeling Confident or Mistreated? (1.96 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Course Powerpoint_Feeling Confident or Mistreated? (1.86 MB) | Available after Purchase |
JOSH GERRITY, OTR/L, CHT, is a licensed occupational therapist and certified hand therapist with over 13 years of experience in orthopedics. He earned his bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, and received his hand certification in 2009. Mr. Gerrity is currently employed with the Bone and Joint Center, also in Bismarck, where he works with a group of orthopedic surgeons including two board certified hand specialists. He is an annual guest lecturer for the University of Mary physical therapy department and also participates in a biannual Orthopedic Update Seminar held in Bismarck for therapists, physicians, and nurses in the North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana region. Mr. Gerrity is also registered with the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapists and is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists.
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants
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