Evidence-Based Upper Quarter Orthopaedics

Richard Hubler, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Online Course

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Prerequisites Required
Evidence-Based Upper Quarter Orthopaedics

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Description

Therapists commonly evaluate and treat patients with upper quarter neuromusculoskeletal pathologies. This course will provide attendees with a thorough review of the commonly seen orthopaedic conditions of the upper quarter. In addition, evidence-based interventions will be introduced and discussed to facilitate patient management skills and improved ADLs. Current evidence will be synthesized to give attendees guidance on effective upper quarter orthopaedic examination and intervention strategies.

Highlights

  • Review common upper extremity neuromusculoskeletal conditions
  • Effective therapeutic management strategies of the four main upper extremity regions (cervical, shoulder, elbow, and wrist/hand)
  • Practical assessment and intervention strategies for orthopaedic conditions of the upper extremity

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify common upper quarter orthopaedic pathologies and appropriate differential diagnoses.
  2. Integrate an appropriate upper quarter examination and intervention approach into a patient/client plan of care.

Course Content

Evidence-Based Upper Quarter Orthopaedics
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Module
  1. Cervical Spine
    • Review of anatomy and common pathologies
    • Examination
    • Intervention
  2. Shoulder
    • Review of anatomy and common pathologies
    • Examination
    • Intervention
  3. Elbow
    • Review of anatomy and common pathologies
    • Examination
    • Intervention
  4. Wrist/Hand
    • Review of anatomy and common pathologies
    • Examination
    • Intervention
Richard Hubler, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, is a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist and fellowship-trained in orthopaedic manual physical therapy. Dr. Hubler is a senior physical therapist at Kessler Rehabilitation Center and specializes in manual therapy and exercise prescription for musculoskeletal and post-surgical conditions. Dr. Hubler also works in a sub-acute rehabilitation center and is an adjunct faculty member for the Seton Hall University Doctor of Physical Therapy program where he teaches in the areas of therapeutic exercise, musculoskeletal physical therapy, and therapeutic modalities. Dr. Hubler earned his DPT degree from a joint program through the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ and Rutgers University and completed his fellowship in manual therapy from Regis University. He has published research in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy examining the effects of dry needling on myofascial pain. Dr. Hubler is also an associate faculty member for residency students in the Select Medical Orthopaedic Residency and serves as a clinical mentor. Dr. Hubler is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association Orthopaedic and Education Sections, and the APTA-NJ.

DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Richard Hubler is compensated by Summit as an instructor.

NONFINANCIAL: Richard Hubler has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

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