Hand, Upper Extremity, And Orthopedics CEU Courses for OTs

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is an autoimmune connective tissue disease affecting the skin, internal organs, and blood vessels. People with scleroderma often develop severe contractures in their hands that make it very difficult to perform daily occupations. This course will review symptoms of scleroderma and the occupational therapist's role. Specific interventions to increase joint motion and manage daily tasks will be presented.

This second course of the four-part series will provide a focus on the various considerations when conducting an OT evaluation of common shoulder conditions throughout the continuum of recovery. Particular emphasis is given on combining occupation-centered care with evidence-based guidelines and inter-/intra-professional practice.

This third course of the four-part series will provide a focus on the various considerations in the management of common shoulder conditions during the pre-operative, emergent, and acute stages. Particular emphasis is given to the application and integration of occupation-centered care with evidence-based guidelines.

The clinical presentation of arthritis versus rheumatoid arthritis will be discussed in this course. It will review the evaluation and treatment ideas for arthritis and recommendations for adaptive devices for daily activity independence.

This first course of four-part series provides fundamental anatomical, biomechanical, and pathomechanical concepts in the evaluation and management of common shoulder conditions. This course will also review concepts of tissue healing and will provide a general overview of medical-surgical management approaches.

This fourth course of the four-part series will provide a focus on the various considerations in the conservative/non-operative management of common shoulder conditions as well as post-acute post-surgical stages. Particular emphasis is given to the application and integration of occupation-centered care with evidence-based guidelines.

Occupational performance deficits and work disability in people with rheumatic diseases remain high despite advances in medical and pharmacological management Yet, people are often not referred to occupational therapy unless there are hand impairments. This presentation reviews the role and need for occupational therapy in rheumatology care, including interventions to improve hand function, self-management of fatigue, pain, stress and anxiety, and strategies to prevent work disability.

Functional, biomechanical, and psychosocial interventions for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) will be discussed in this course using case studies and best practices to help clients improve function.

Elastic taping is a non-pharmacological modality often used to treat pain and facilitate the body’s natural healing process. This course provides learners with introductory knowledge about taping practices that support and stabilize muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion.

A concise guide to acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joint dislocations and rehabilitation will be presented in this course. Learn updated clinical protocols for postsurgical rehabilitation, identify signs and symptoms, and participate in a case study.