Description: Course Description Upper Half II is an advanced orthopedic continuing education course designed to improve clinician competency in the examination, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, exercise prescription, manual therapy application, motor performance assessment, motor control retraining, and return-to-sport decision making for patients presenting with shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand dysfunction. The course combines lecture, demonstration, laboratory practice, case-based discussion, and competency-based skill development. Course content includes posture assessment, movement analysis, mobility examination, neuromuscular performance testing, special testing, rehabilitation progressions, manual therapy interventions, and return-to-sport considerations. [UH 2 Manual | PDF]

Objectives: Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Perform a comprehensive shoulder examination using evidence-based screening and assessment procedures. [UH 2 Manual | PDF] 2. Identify mobility, motor performance, and motor control impairments affecting upper quarter function. [UH 2 Manual | PDF] 3. Select and perform appropriate shoulder special tests and clinical test clusters. [UH 2 Manual | PDF] 4. Develop treatment plans addressing mobility deficits, strength impairments, and movement dysfunction. [UH 2 Manual | PDF] 5. Implement progressive exercise and plyometric interventions for return-to-sport rehabilitation. [UH 2 Manual | PDF] 6. Perform comprehensive neurovascular, mobility, and functional assessments for the elbow, wrist, and hand. [UH 2 Manual | PDF] 7. Apply evidence-informed manual therapy and exercise interventions for upper extremity disorders. [UH 2 Manual | PDF]

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Advanced

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Specialty (Orthopedic): Medical Knowledge
• Therapeutic Intervention

Format: Face to Face

Dual Credentials and JA: Occupational Therapy Professionals, Physical Therapy Professionals

Theme: Upper Half II: advanced Clinical Management of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand

Capacity: 0

City: Franklin

State: Tennessee (TN)

Zip Code: 37067

CEUs: 22