Assessment and management of the wrist
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For your safety and that of our community, all APA staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It is also a requirement that all presenters, tutors, convenors and registrants (or the equivalent) are fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend a face to face event by 1 November 2021 for NSW, VIC, TAS events and 1 December 2021 for WA, SA, QLD, ACT, NT events. Proof of double vaccination or medical exemption, will be required when checking in to the event.
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.
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.
Presenters
Karen Fitt
Karen Fitt has had over 30 rewarding years of experience working in hand therapy. On the basis of this experience and knowledge, Karen strives to create an environment for optimal healing of patients and rewarding careers for the team at Melbourne Hand Rehab. Through providing leadership and guidance, Karen hopes to pay forward her expertise to help clients and colleagues alike. Karen is an accredited hand therapist and is commended for her work as a past President of the Australian Hand Therapy Association. Karen has a special interest and expertise in treating musicians and injuries of the wrist and will be sharing insights into treating these patients and conditions at this event.
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