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Course Name: The Upper Extremity Kinetic Chain: Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand
Presenter: Robert Manske, DPT, MEd, SCS, CSCS, ATC
Dates: Saturday, November 11 – Sunday, November 12, 2023
Tuition: $350.00 (we are limited as to how many participants we can take -register early)
Group Discount: $325.00 each (must be 5 or more to qualify for group discount)
Location: Wichita, KS      
Number of CCU’s / Contact Hours: 15
Target Audience: PT, PTA’s, OT’s, OTA’s 

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to give physical and occupational therapists an understanding of the examination and intervention of the shoulder, elbow, forearm and wrist and hand. Special emphasis will be placed on the participants having a thorough understanding of the particular anatomy and biomechanics of this region. Examination will follow focusing on the specifics of the different pathologies seen in this region as well as intervention and manual therapy for each.

Schedule:

Day One – Saturday, November 11, 2023

7:00-8:00 am         Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:30 am        Overview and Anatomical Review of the Shoulder Joint Complex *categorization of disorders
*evaluation techniques
9:30-10:00 am       Impingement Syndrome
10:00-10:15 am      Break
10:15-11:00 am       Impingement Syndrome (con’t)
11:00-12:00 n          Assessment and Management of the Stiff Shoulder
12:00-1:00 pm         Lunch
1:00-3:00 pm           Anatomical Review of the Elbow Complex *kinesiology of the elbow *categorization of                                                        disorders *evaluation techniques *special testing and palpation
3:00-3:15 pm           Break
3:15-5:00 pm           Humeral and Medial Epicondylitis *categorization of disorders *evaluation techniques
*special testing
End of Day One

Day Two – Sunday, November 12, 2023

8:00-10:00 am          Injuries to the Biceps *Proximal vs distal biceps ruptures *Biceps tenodesi
*Post surgical rehabilitation for the surgical repair
10:00-10:15 am       Break
10:15-12:00 n           Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury and Rehabilitation *History and mechanism of injury of UCL
*Conservative treatment and outcomes following UCL injury
*Surgical reconstruction of the UCL
12:00-1:00 pm           Lunch
1:00-2:30 pm             Ulner Nerve Compression *History and mechanism of injury for ulnar nerve
*Discuss various procedures for ulnar nerve compression
*Conservative and surgical treatment of ulnar nerve symptoms
2:30-3:00 am             Anatomical Review of the Wrist and Hand Complex and General Conditions
3:00-3:15 pm             Break
3:30-5:00 pm             Anatomical Review of Wrist and Hand Complex and General Conditions
(con’t)

End of Course

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion the participant will be able to demonstrate and have an understanding of:

Comprehend functional anatomy of the shoulder
Comprehend the impingement syndrome of the shoulder complex
Understanding the assessment and management of the stiff shoulder
Comprehend functional anatomy of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand
Explain the medical interventions utilized in the management of pathological conditions of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand commonly seen by physical therapists.
Describe pathological conditions of the EFW frequently encountered by PT’s.
Develop evidence based rehabilitation programs for specific pathologies that are based on current scientific literature.
Organize symptoms into clusters, syndromes or categories in order to be placed in appropriate treatment regimes.
Review various functional tests described in scientific literature used to determine your patient’s functional return to activities.

Presenter: Robert Manske, DPT, MEd, SCS, CSCS, ATC

Robert C. Manske is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas; as well as an Associate Professor in the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program. Rob graduated from WSU in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1994, and further earned a Master of Education degree in Physical Education in 2000. He received his DPT from Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions in 2006. Rob has been an APTA Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist since 2002. Rob is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the National Athletic Trainers Association. In addition to his full time faculty appointment, Rob works at a Via Christi Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation facility; spending approximately 15 hours per week treating a variety of knee, shoulder, Elbow, Forearm and Wrist conditions. Rob speaks frequently at conferences, seminars and continuing education courses throughout the U.S.