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Hand, Upper Extremity, And Orthopedics CEU Courses for OTs

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Prenatal Preventative Measures For De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Presented by Tina Dimopoulos, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor for Mat and Reformer
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Course: #6937Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course intends to provide therapy practitioners with evidence-based strategies related to the prevention and management of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, a repetitive stress condition of the distal wrist/thumb commonly known as “Mommy’s Thumb”. The course will emphasize understanding key risk factors during the prenatal and postpartum periods and implementing preventative interventions to reduce the likelihood of onset or exacerbation of the condition. Participants will learn ergonomic principles, joint protection techniques, and client education strategies to reduce strain and support functional hand use. The course highlights the occupational therapist’s role in preventing upper extremity overuse injury among new and expectant parents.

Occupational Therapy Treatment For Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injuries
Presented by Stephanie Ye, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CMOT, CSCS
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Course: #6845Level: Advanced1 Hour
The clinical presentation of UCL thumb injuries, as well as the typical evaluation and treatment of both conservative and post-operative cases based on current evidence-based practice, will be discussed in this case.

Terrible Triad Of The Elbow: Clinical Case Study
Presented by Stephanie Ye, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CMOT, CSCS
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Course: #6477Level: Advanced1 Hour
Epidemiology, risk factors, and real-life clinical cases for treating the Terrible Triads of the elbow will be reviewed. Current evaluation processes, outcome measures from literature, and intervention ideas for this condition for the return to independence with meaningful occupations will be discussed.

Dupuytren's Disease: Current Practice And Treatment
Presented by Stephanie Ye, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CMOT, CSCS
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Course: #6373Level: Advanced1 Hour
A review of epidemiology, risk factors, and current practices for the treatment of Dupuytren’s disease will be discussed in this course. It will review current practice evaluation processes, as well as conservative and/or surgical intervention ideas for this condition for the return to independence with all meaningful occupations.

Human-Interfacing Robots For Functional Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
Presented by Ashley Gatewood, MOT, OTR/L, CSRS
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Course: #6368Level: Advanced1 Hour
A review of the history, design, and clinical benefits of robotics in upper extremity treatment will be provided in this course. The knowledge needed to select a system for use and implementation in clinical practice based on the patient population will also be addressed.

Administering The Fugl-Meyer Assessment For The Upper Extremity
Presented by Veronica T. Rowe, PhD, OTR/L
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Course: #6289Level: Introductory1 Hour
The Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) is widely used as the gold standard in stroke research. Therapists will learn how to administer this standardized neurorehabilitation assessment of motor impairment for the hemiparetic arm and hand through detailed instructions and video demonstrations.

Cultural Humility And Competency In Occupational Therapy: Looking Through The Lens Of Real Life Experiences
Presented by Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT
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Course: #6300Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Cultural humility and competence for occupational therapists in international and domestic therapeutic settings will be covered in this course. It will include experiential scenarios for providing services and outline skills used to maintain cultural sensitivity and competence while engaged in OT services.

Stroke, Electrical Stimulation, And Therapy
Presented by Amy Friedl, MS, OTR/L
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Course: #6251Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The use of electrical stimulation with individuals post-stroke will be discussed in this course. Background information about electrical stimulators, their use, and practical tips in the clinic will also be provided.

Bilateral Tasks: One Hand Versus Externally-Powered Prosthesis
Presented by Debra Latour, OT, PP-OTD, MEd, OTR
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Course: #6104Level: Advanced1 Hour
Completing common bilateral tasks using one hand and an externally-powered prosthesis will be reviewed in part 3 of this upper extremity series.

Bilateral Tasks: One Hand Versus Static Prosthesis
Presented by Debra Latour, OT, PP-OTD, MEd, OTR
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Course: #6105Level: Advanced1 Hour
Completing common bilateral tasks using one hand and a static prosthesis will be reviewed in part 4 of this upper extremity series.

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