Course Description:

This course will showcase a multidisciplinary approach, bringing in surgeons and qualified therapists to provide expert instruction and experienced perspective on the prevention, management and rehabilitation of common hand and upper extremity conditions and procedures with a focus on stiffness of various joints.  This course will provide insight into the anatomy and pathomechanics of common upper extremity conditions, including presentation, exam findings, and appropriate work-up.  It will also offer multiple treatment options for upper extremity conditions, including operative and non-operative approaches, with a focus on best available evidence and treatment rationale.  Common complications, including prevention, recognition and appropriate initial and definitive management will be discussed. Attendees will be exposed to different approaches to therapy with an emphasis on treatment principles, including options available in high-resource settings and alternatives to consider when fewer resources are available.

Course Date:  March 1, 2025

Course Location: 929 Gessner Rd, Houston, Texas 77024

Memorial Hermann Tower, 12th Floor Orthopedic Conference Rooms A and B

Course Leaning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Outline both the surgeon and therapist's perspectives on the management of common upper extremity conditions.
2. Describe the anatomy involved in and pathomechanics of common upper extremity conditions, including presentation, exam findings and appropriate work-up.
3. List and describe common complications at the various joints, including prevention, recognition, and appropriate initial and definitive management.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply basic joint and soft tissue mobilization techniques, exercises, and activities to improve hand function in clients with stiffness of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, such as dressing, grooming, feeding, and fine motor tasks.  
5. Apply basic neurophysiological/proprioceptive/occupation-based/practical interventions to reduce contractures and demonstrate immediate application of these techniques in a simulated clinical setting.  
6. Outline orthotic and other practical options as needed to prevent and resolve hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder stiffness.

Assessment of Learning Objectives:  Will be through questions and answers during the education presentations and panel discussions.

CCU/CEU Information:

OT/OTA: Memorial Hermann Health System is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development PD activity approval ID# 11383.  This in-person activity is offered at 7.5 CEUs, Introductory Level in OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge.  The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. 

 ACCREDITED PROVIDER 

PT/PTA: Memorial Hermann Health System is a Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) Accredited Provider of continuing education. This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2507019TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.  The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. 

ATC/LAT:  Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine (BOC AP# P10187) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 7.5 hours/CEU. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Course Handouts:  

Electronic handouts will be provided to all registrants prior to the course.  There will be Wi-Fi available, but connectivity cannot be guaranteed at all times.  

Presentation of this course is supported by:

Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute and the

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

We would like to thank the following people for their expertise and contribution in bringing this inaugural event to fruition:

James Saucedo, MD

Kyle Woerner, MD

Mailanie Baird, OTRL, CBIS, CHT

Colette Pientok, PT, DPT

Lane Bailey, PT, PhD

Diane Sepulvado, OTR, CHT

Tanya Fleming