Evaluation & Treatment of the Adolescent Athlete Elbow & Wrist

Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES

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Prerequisites Required
2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

Young athletes sustain a significant amount of injuries participating in sports. 38% of young, elite tennis players were found to have sustained overuse wrist injuries. Gymnastics, rowing, martial arts, combat sports, baseball and volleyball are just a few examples of the sports which may cause higher risk for injuries to the elbow and wrist. The unique nature of the adolescent musculoskeletal system requires an understanding of the physical/physiological differences between adolescent and adult athletes. This course will help the clinician to develop an understanding of the adolescent musculoskeletal system. Participants will also address commonly encountered elbow and wrist injuries in the adolescent athlete, and how to best manage these injuries to help the athlete successfully return to their sport.

Highlights

  • Immediately improve your ability to identify wrist and elbow injuries specific to the young athlete
  • Practical therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques to use in the rehabilitation process

Learning Objectives

  1. Examine the anatomical difference between the elbow and wrist of adolescent and adult athletes.
  2. Compare and contrast several common adolescent elbow and wrist injuries and strategies for valuation.
  3. Implement effective treatment interventions for adolescent elbow and wrist injuries.

Course Content

Evaluation & Treatment of the Adolescent Athlete Elbow & Wrist
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  1. Unique Anatomical Considerations in the Young Athlete
    1. Youth sport participation rates and injury rates; need for understanding trends of the adolescent athlete
    2. Unique skeletal characteristics of the elbow/wrist in young athlete
    3. Changes in muscle strength/flexibility through growth phases
    4. Reasons for increased injury risk in the young athlete: training volume, intensity, frequency, biomechanics of sportmovement(s), changes in motor control system
  2. Evaluation of Wrist and Elbow Injuries in the YoungAthlete
    1. Little leaguer’s elbow
    2. Panner disease
    3. Osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum
    4. Scaphoid fracture
    5. UCL ligament sprains
  3. Elbow/Wrist Rehabilitation Exercises for the Adolescent Athlete to Return to Sport
    1. Exercise prescription for the adolescent athlete
    2. Isolation exercises for the elbow/wrist
    3. Compound movements for the elbow/wrist
    4. Manual therapy techniques for the elbow/wrist Conclusionand questions

Dr. Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from the University of Tampa, a master's degree in Human Movement from AT Still University, and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St Augustine. His training in orthopedic physical therapy is extensive and includes completing his orthopedic manual therapy residency. He has certifications in manual therapy, strength and conditioning, vestibular rehabilitation, and is recognized by the ABPTS as a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist. He has focused his area of practice in orthopedics for national and regionally based outpatient physical therapy companies as well as the sub-acute rehabilitation hospital setting. He is an adjunct faculty member for AT Still University in their master's degree Kinesiology program. In the AT Still program he has instructed courses including Functional Anatomy, Human Movement Dysfunction, and Post Rehabilitation Exercise.

Dr. Frizelle is a nationally recognized speaker in orthopedics and has instructed courses in joint arthroplasty, management of the lumbopelvic hip complex, orthopedic manual therapy, and evaluation and treatment of the lower extremity. His professional interests include exercise programming in the orthopedic management process, and the application of manual therapy in orthopedic rehabilitation.


DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Paul Frizelle is compensated by Summit as an instructor.

NONFINANCIAL: Paul Frizelle has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

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