This webinar will introduce the learner to the basic tenets of wrist evaluation. Attendees will learn to decide which testing is appropriate based upon patient report and symptoms guided by knowledge of anatomical structures. In addition, interpretation of findings will be examined in order to develop an appropriate client centered plan of care. The content of this course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and evaluation and therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.
Editor's Note: Regarding Pennsylvania credits, this course is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for 1 hour of Direct Access CE credit.
Please note the following is an available, follow up course #3129, Treatment Algorithms in the Wrist: The Basics.
Course created on May 10, 2018
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AR/1.0; AZ/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; IA/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID/1.0; IL/1.0; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; MI/1.0; MO/1.0; MS/1.0; MT/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; OK/1.0; OR/1.0; PA/1.0; RI/1.0; SC/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WY/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- Identify Special Tests and Objective Measurements used in wrist evaluation, proper technique for administration, and interpret results of testing.
- Identify subjective assessments appropriate for use in wrist evaluation and interpret results
- Identify anatomical structures most likely affected according to symptoms present
Agenda
0-10 Minutes | Background, review of learner outcomes |
10-20 Minutes | History and Patient Complaints |
20-30 Minutes | Testing |
30-40 Minutes | Subjective Assessments; Objective Assessments |
40-50 Minutes | Palpation and Special Testing; Plan of Care: Putting it all |
50-60 Minutes | Plan of Care: Putting it all together |
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Rachel Pigott
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Rachel Pigott has been an occupational therapist since 1999. She received her bachelors in occupational therapy from Towson State University and more recently in 2016 completed her Masters in Public Health at The University of Massachusetts Amherst. Rachel is both a certified hand therapist and a certified lymphedema therapist. She received her certification in hand therapy from The Hand Therapy Certification Commission in 2004 and her certification in lymphedema from The Lymphedema Association of North America in 2013. Rachel has lectured regionally and nationally on a variety of hand rehabilitation topics including fractures, wrist injuries, sprains, tendinopathies, arthritis, and orthotic fabrication. She also serves on a volunteer basis with the American Society of Hand Therapists and holds the position of Secretary Treasurer-Elect for 2017.
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