What You’ll Discover in Josh Gerrity Advances in Hand Therapy From Evaluation to Treatment
- Faculty:
- Josh Gerrity
- Duration:
- 4 Hours 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Mar 31, 2014
Description
Hand Therapy Essentials
For treatment of hand problems, it is important to be able to accurately diagnose the problem. Incorrect treatment could cause injury. to You can heal other deformities to develop. It is important to understand the anatomy and the structures of the hand. to These conditions can be effectively treated and prevented from causing further functional impairments.
This recording was created for to This will give the learner a better understanding about the hand’s intricate anatomy and how it functions. to Common hand pathologies can be accurately diagnosed and treated. The workshop will cover common injuries that are often mistreated and offer treatment options. in They are used in their daily practice. The course will also provide tips and concepts about the different types of hand splints used in common hand pathologies. This course will give you the tools to succeed. to Learn the skills to Treat even the most difficult patients with your hands.
Handouts
| Manual Advances in Hand Therapy (2.07 MB) | 84 pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
ANATOMY and KINESIOLOGY of the HAND
- Soft tissues and bones of the hands
- The finger extender mechanism
- The Flexor pulley system for the finger
- A vast supply of the hand
- Nerve supply for the hand
- Kinesiology of wrist and hand
EVALUATION OF COMMONHAND PATHOLOGIES
- DeQuervain’s
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Metacarpophalangeal, (MCP), collateral ligament instability
- Proximal Interphalangeal Joint, (PIP), volar plate and collateral ligament instability
- Attenuation of the sagittal band
- Trigger finger
- Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis
- Extensor Pollicis Longus rupture
- Extensor indicis proprius rupture
- Deepus and superficial rupture of the Flexor Digitorum
- Intrinsic tightness
- Insufficiency of the arterial system
- Oblique retinacular ligament tightness
PRACTICE SPECIALIZED HAND EVALUATION TESTS (LAB SESSION).
- Finkelstein’s
- Tinel’s
- Phalens/reverse-phalens
- Stability test for MCP/PIP collateral ligaments
- Bouvier
- CMC Osteoarthritis Load-and-Grind Test for Thumb
- Evaluation of EPL and EIP ruptures
- Evaluation of FDS and FDP ruptures
- Bunnel Testing to determine intrinsic tightness
- Allen’s
- Evaluation of the oblique and retinacular ligaments
TREATMENT FOR COMMON HAND PATHOLOGIES
- DeQuervain’s
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Collateral ligament instabilities
- Traumas to the tendon extenders
- Injury to the flexor tendon
- Finger Fractures
- Hand fractures
- Broken wrists
SPLINTING BASICS
- Definition of splints
- Indications/Contraindications
- Important landmarks and pressure zones
- Different types of material
- Common splints: Examples
Faculty
Josh Gerrity, OTR/L, CHT, Similar seminars and products 3
Josh Gerrity, OTR/L, CHT, An expert in Over 18 years of hand therapy experience has helped patients with wrist and hand impairments recover and return to their normal lives. to Daily life is normal. Certified in He practices hand therapy at the Bone and Joint Center in Bismarck, ND where he works in a group that includes hand specialists and orthopedics.
Mr. Gerrity National travels to He is a speaker on hand therapy and is well-known for his energetic, hands-on approach.-He is known for his teaching style. He is a University of Mary guest lecturer in rehabilitation of hand pathologies. in An Orthopedic Update Seminar is held biannually in Bismarck is a great place to find therapists, doctors, and nurses in The North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana regions.
Disclosures for Speakers
Financial: Josh Gerrity Bone and Joint Center has an employment relationship. PESI, Inc. gives him a speaking honourarium.
Non-financial: Josh Gerrity Has no pertinent non-Financial relationshipOnline Viewing and Digital Downloadto disclose.
| Online Viewing or Digital Download | Josh Gerrity – Advances in Hand Therapy – From Evaluation to Treatment
IMPORTANT: This is it. “Josh Gerrity – Advances in Hand Therapy – From Evaluation to Treatment” Completely Downloadable And Available in Your account
(If a link is not working, we will quickly renew it.
Your patience is greatly appreciated.
