Hand Therapy for All Ages
Saturday April 28th
Extensor Tendon *Julianne Howell MS,PT, CHT (Keynote Speaker )
- RM Extension (ICAM) historical review, rationale, current literature support, 2018 update RME program
- RM Flexion for acute & chronic boutonniere and Zone 3 ET repair rationale, literature support, RMF programs
- Application of RME and RMF Concepts: case studies and clinical decision making.
It’s Not Just a Small Hand: Treating Common Pediatric Upper Extremity Conditions and Injuries. - Hilton Gottzchaulk MD
Orthotic Considerations in The Pediatric Patient. - Karen Ayala MS,OTR/CHT
Common Upper Extremity Injuries in the Youth Athlete: Recovery and Return to Sports. - Kevin McHorse PT,SCS,cert MTD
Updates in Legislation and Reimbursement. - Bubba Klosterman OTR
SUNDAY APRIL 29th (1/2 Day)
Small Joint Injuries and Fractures: Managing Stiffness. - Robert Foster MD
Considerations in Clinical Decision Making. - Sharon Guebert OTR
Innovations in Hand Therapy and Treatment Perils. - Debbie Fisher MS, OTR/CHT
Current concepts in Wound Care and Dressings. - Dianne Merwarth, PT, CWS
Hands-on Workshops: Two hands on workshops will be offered on Sunday and will run concurrent with the main lectures. Space is limited and is offered on a first come first serve basis. You may register for “one” of these workshops at the time of your registration (space permitting).
Session 1
Julianne Howell – instructor (42 max). A hands on workshop: Clinical decision making (case studies) and fabrication of RME & RMF orthoses 1.5 hour time block (TBD)
Session 2
Nicole Austin MS,PT, CHT – instructor (30 max). Digit orthoses: mallet, boutonniere, swan neck; final flexion orthosis (hand-based mobilization). 1.5 hours time block (TBD)
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Event Location
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
Austin, TX, 78705
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Deadline is February 10, 2018.
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