Assessment and management of the wrist
This one and a half day course will provide those working in musculoskeletal practice with the detailed knowledge and clinical skills to comprehensively examine and diagnose cases of wrist pain and injury. The course includes a comprehensive review of the applied anatomy and biomechanics of the wrist and carpals, including Xray and MRI analysis. Wrist anatomy, surface anatomy, objective and special wrist tests are taught in a practical, engaging and interactive way to ensure ready-to-go competency on Monday morning. The management of common conditions, wrist exercise mastery and a splinting demonstration is presented on Day Two
Please Note: The dates of this course have changed from the 30th & 31st August to the new dates of 31st August & 1st September.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the applied anatomy, biomechanics and pathophysiology of the carpals and wrist complex, including the distal radioulnar joint.
- Describe the pathology seen in acute and chronic wrist injuries including wrist fractures, wrist instability, joint degeneration, tendinopathies, neuropathies, and other upper limb disorders affecting the wrist.
- Analyse and interpret information gained from referral, assessment, medical investigations (e.g. X- ray) and patient interview.
- Demonstrate the ability to palpate carpals, joints ligaments tendons and muscles of the wrist
- Demonstrate and describe a thorough understanding of a variety of special tests pursuant to the diagnosis of wrist pain
- Monitor factors that may affect rehabilitation potential and participation
- Develop and describe intervention strategies (which may include an orthotic device/splint) for clients with a wrist injury supported with sound clinical reasoning and current literature
- Select and implement appropriate intervention strategies while clinically reasoning what effect such interventions will have on the patient's level of function throughout the treatment process.
- Gain knowledge of a wide range of suitable evidence based intervention options available to broaden and enhance clinical problem solving relevant to the wrist.
- Evaluate the effect of intervention throughout the treatment process and vary it according to clinical signs and symptoms and also changes in relevant literature.
- Understand when referral to other health care professionals is appropriate and refer accordingly based on the presenting symptoms.
- Encourage patients to accept appropriate responsibility for their ongoing treatment and the outcome of that treatment through education and goal setting.
Prerequisites
- This course is available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists and may be also available to other AHPRA registered practitioners.
- A fundamental level of ability to manage basic wrist conditions will be assumed.