E1- Upper Extremity Evaluation & Manipulation

E1- Upper Extremity Evaluation & Manipulation

Tuition: $495 (plus $255 per credit hour if taken for graduate credit)

Hours: 15 or 1.5 CEUs or 2 graduate credits with completion of E1 Upper and Lower seminars

Prerequisite: Intro E1 Webinar & Pre-course FCO – Homestudy (included with E1)

Who Attends: Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists

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This seminar emphasizes the interpretation of basic science knowledge and the development of basic clinical skills which are needed to complete a differential evaluation of the upper extremity dysfunction, then proceeds to treatment. General principles of functional anatomy, tissue and joint biomechanics, pathology, and treatment are presented.

The clinical content of the seminar includes physical examination, with special emphasis on performance of joint mobility and assessment of end-feel. Non-thrust manipulations are instructed. Supportive treatments are discussed.

SCHEDULE

DAY ONE

8:30 – 10:00 AM – Introduction and review of Online Webinar and FCO Technique of Manipulation
10:00 – 10:15 AM – BREAK
10:15 – 12:30 PM – Clinical Exam – Hand
12:30 – 1:30 PM – LUNCH HOUR
1:30 – 3:00 PM – Clinical Management – Manipulation Technique Hand
3:00 – 3:15 PM – BREAK
3:15 – 4:45 PM – Hand Continued
4:45 – 5:30 PM – Wrist

DAY TWO

8:00 – 10:00 AM – Wrist Continued
10:00 – 10:15 AM – BREAK
10:15 – 12:15 PM – Elbow
12:15 – 1:00 PM – LUNCH BREAK
1:00 – 3:15 PM – Shoulder
3:30 – 4:45 PM – Shoulder Continued

 

Instructors
This course is taught by several high-quality faculty members:

• Catherine E. Patla, Associate Professor
• Cathy E. Busby, Assistant Professor
• Michael D. Turner, Assistant Professor
• Andy Naas, Assistant Professor