Pre Conference Institutes
Hands On Orthotics: Orthotic Fabrication for Traumatic Injuries-A case based approach
Description:
This course will include orthotic fabrication for traumatic injuries for the hand and wrist and include case studies to incoporate decision making skills for those injuries that may including tendon, nerve, bone, amputation or soft tissue injuries. Orthosis that will be fabricated will include tendon blocking orhtoses, fabricating around fixation methods for the hand and wrist, protective pan splints for the hand, and fabricating orthosis for the burned hand. Case studies will be provided and attendees will learn how to problem solve on the orthotic fabrication process incorporating common problems you may experience. Instruction will include special consideration that needs to be included when treating the pediatric population in an orthopedic setting.
Objective(s):
The attendee will be able to describe the concepts needed for orthosis fabrication and special considerations needed when fabricating over traumatic injuries and open wounds.
The attendee will be able to describe the concepts needed for orthosis fabrication and special considerations needed when fabricating over traumatic injuries and open wounds.
The attendee will discuss and interpret individual case studies for each diagnosis and perform case based fabrication including common problems that arrise with treating traumatic injuries. Will be able to discuss special considerations needed when treating the pediatric population in and orthopedic setting.
Partnering in Prosthetic Care: The New Model for Upper Extremity Amputees
Description:
In this session, you will gain an understanding about the new, multidisciplinary care model for upper extremity amputees and discuss the abundance of this patient populace. Join us to get up to speed about the latest advancements in manufacturing technology necessitating this improved standard for care.
From the experts, expect to learn first-hand how to establish your own care team of surgeon, hand therapist, mental health therapist, and prosthetist to work collaboratively with the innovators of prosthetic solutions towards improving prosthetic adoption rates.
If you are looking to position yourself as an expert in caring for upper extremity amputees, you will want to take advantage of this learning opportunity.
Objective(s):
Recognize how the prevalence of this patient population and recent technological advancements have necessitated this new standard for upper extremity amputee care.
Prepare for how to collaborate with other health care professionals to create a multidisciplinary care program for persons with upper extremity amputations.
Review manufacturing technology that has resulted in improved outcomes for this patient base through robust, functional prosthetic devices.
Treating Without Pain: An achievable goal
Description:
Therapist's are trained to think PAIN is acceptable part of the rehabilitation process, however in this session you will find out why this concept should be put aside for a non painful approach. The physiological background on pain and the bodies response to pain will highlight the need to challenge current thoughts and approaches.
This class will have demonstrations, supporting video evident and lab opportunities to understand how to treat a variety of pain diagnoses, and participants will leave with new tools and techniques which will be immediately transformative with patients.
Objective(s):
The participants will understand the dermal layer sensory receptors and the impact that skin has on the reporting of pain. The body has 6 physiological layers the top 3- SKIN-FASCIA- CIRCULATORY LYMPHATIC which are seldom considered when treating the hand and UE patient. Participants will gain a wider understanding of these 3 layers and how to address them to reduce or eliminate pain.
Participants will understand the importance of skin directions and gain a new understanding of correcting dysfunctional skin tensions using mini tools and skin direction protocols. By appreciating that the Skin, fascia and muscle layers all must move freely on each other to allow for motion, it is important that the participants understand this and will leave with techniques that will improve patient pain, function, ROM and stiffness.
Basic Skin direction assessment and Taping ( Kinesio Taping) techniques will be highlighted and participants will gain a knowledge of how to assess and apply small directional based taping applications to increase ROM and reduce or eliminate pain. The MDT application is designed to determine skin directions with accuracy and participants will leave with an understanding of the importance and relevance of this technique for pain reduction.