Tambra Marik, OT/L, OTD, CHT
The elbow, forearm, and wrist comprise the lower half of a biological erector set. Together they can perform extremely gentle and precise actions such as writing a letter, painting a picture, threading a needle, or playing a violin. When patients suffer an injury to the hand, wrist or elbow, getting the right treatment is extremely important. And, for those who suffer chronic, painful conditions, proper care is critical in relieving discomfort, restoring function and mobility, and most of all, improving your patient's quality of life.This interactive, lab-based workshop will advance participant proficiency beyond traditional intervention techniques towards contemporary, innovative, and effective treatment strategies. The interventions introduced in this course will emphasize evidence, occupational, and technological-based practice for common upper extremity conditions. Participants will leave the course with a diverse and augmented skill set which enhances their expertise in patient care. Participants and their clients will benefit from the therapeutic dividends gained from elastic taping, manual techniques, pattern fabrication for basic hand orthoses, cognitive training, exercises, and utilization of technology to complement traditional therapy interventions. This course is designed to have immediate clinical application for orthopedic and neurological conditions of the upper extremity.HighlightsLearn clinical examination and provocative testing techniques for the hand, wris...
