This course unpacks a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to the examination/evaluation of common hand and digit pathology including but not limited to fractures, and tendon/ligament injury. Strategies for managing said conditions in the toddler to adult populations will be reviewed via didactic lecture/lab format over this 2-day course.
Target Audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, ATCs
Instructional Level: Beginners
Instructional Methods: Hands-on lab, lecture with Q&A, group discussion, patient cases, evidence review. This is a live satellite course.
Course Completion Requirements: must attend the entire 2-day course and complete the post-course test
CEUs 8
TPTA CCUs 16
AOTA CEUs 1.6
Course Rationale:
This course unpacks a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to examination/evaluation of common hand and digit pathology including but not limited to fractures, tendon/ligament injury. Strategies for managing said conditions in the toddler to adult populations will be reviewed via didactic lecture/lab format over this 2-day course.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: *Identify common MOI of common hand and digit pathology *Identify clinical presentations seen with common hand and digit pathology *Learn how to chose and execute the appropriate tests and measures for hand and digit injuries *Develop an evidence based POC for hand and digit rehab *Differentially diagnose and identify red flags and indications for referral out to other services
Course Layout (time, lab, and lecture):
8:00-8:30: Welcome and Introductions
8:30-9:00: Pelvic Floor Anatomy and Physiology of Micturition
9:00-9:30: Types of lower urinary tract dysfunction/Pelvic floor muscle disorders
9:30-10:00: Testing of pelvic floor muscles (PERFECT Test)
10:00-10:15: Break
10:15-11:15: Lab External Palpation of the Pelvic Floor
11:15-12:00: Physical Therapy treatment of underactive pelvic floor muscles
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45: Behavior interventions/Bladder training
1:45-2:45: Lab Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Bladder Training
2:45-3:00: Break
3:00-3:30: Documentation, ICD 10, and charging
3:30-4:30: Case Study
4:30-5:00: Developing and Marketing Pelvic Floor Program
- Columbia, SC.
Suite 100, 100 Dreher Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
June 21-22, 2025.