Description: The wrist and hand are among the most frequently injured body regions encountered in athletics, requiring athletic trainers to quickly differentiate injuries that can be managed conservatively from those requiring urgent referral. This presentation will review the evaluation and management of common traumatic injuries, including scaphoid fractures and jersey finger, emphasizing clinical recognition, imaging considerations, and return-to-play decision making. - Participants will also examine common neurological conditions affecting the wrist and hand, including peripheral nerve entrapments and sport-related neuropathies. Finally, attendees will learn practical hand therapy techniques that can be incorporated into everyday athletic training practice, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy principles, edema management, splinting considerations, and functional rehabilitation strategies to optimize athlete recovery.

Objectives: Identify the clinical presentation, physical examination findings, and referral indications for common traumatic hand injuries, including scaphoid fractures and jersey finger. • Differentiate common neurological conditions affecting the wrist and hand by recognizing key signs, symptoms, and appropriate diagnostic considerations. • Apply evidence-based rehabilitation and hand therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercise progression, edema management, manual therapy, and splinting principles, to improve functional outcomes and facilitate safe return to sport

Presenter(s): ON-DEMAND- Mark Spencer, MD MaineGeneral Orthopedics ON-DEMAND- Angela Chapman, OT MaineGeneral Occupational Therapy ON-DEMAND- Amanda Peralta, OT MaineGeneral Occupational Therapy

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Advanced

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility
• Risk Reduction
• Wellness and Health Literacy
• Therapeutic Intervention

Format: Virtual Asynchronous - On Demand

Dual Credentials and JA: Chiropractors, Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Occupational Therapy Professionals, Physical Therapy Professionals, Physician Assistants, Physicians

Start Date & Time: 10/09/2026 11:17 AM CDT

End Date & Time: 10/09/2027 11:18 AM CDT

Cost: $0.00

CEUs: 0