Description
This course is designed to provide both the clinical and scientific rationale for the current trends and new research in the examination, surgery, and rehabilitation of common injuries/conditions found in the upper extremity. Participants will be provided with state of the art information to enhance their understanding and clinical effectiveness in the treatment of shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand disorders. A review of surgical procedures will be provided, as well as information in the area of functional testing. Rehabilitation protocols that incorporate innovative techniques will also be presented, as well as recent research studies, and patient clinical outcome studies. Participants will have an opportunity to master new and effective treatment techniques. A prerequisite is attendance in the seminar "Orthopaedic Management of Upper Quarter Injuries" offered by the North American Sports Medicine Institute.