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Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries Course 6

Rehabilitation of Body Segments Part 2: Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Wrist & Hand

$100.00

BOC: 5.5 Continuing Education Units

Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries Course 6 outlines considerations, interventions, and applications for specific body segments, including the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. This course covers chapters 21-23 of the book “Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries, 5th Edition” by Peggy A. Houglum, PhD, Kristine L. Boyle-Walker, MPT, OCS, ATC, CHT & Daniel E. Houglum. MSPT, ATC, PRC.

The passing score for this course is 80%. The course is self-paced, home study format. All materials are available ONLINE immediately after purchase and is available for 6 months. Cancellation/refund available up to 30 days after purchase.

SKU: REHAB6 Category:

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss the importance of stability in shoulder rehabilitation.
  2. Explain the role of scapular stabilization in shoulder function.
  3. Define scapular dyskinesis.
  4. Explain how scapular dyskinesis can affect the shoulder’s function.
  5. List three joint mobilizations for the shoulder.
  6. Identify three strengthening exercises for the scapulae and three for the glenohumeral muscles.
  7. Discuss the general rehabilitation progression of strengthening exercises for the shoulder.
  8. List precautions for a rehabilitation program following a rotator cuff repair.
  9. Outline key factors for a program for a biceps tendinopathy.
  10. Discuss why you should avoid overstretching the elbow, especially during the inflammation phase of healing.
  11. Describe the convex-on-concave rules for the various elbow joints.
  12. Identify the resting positions for the elbow joints.
  13. List three joint mobilizations for the elbow, and identify why they would be used.
  14. Explain three strengthening exercises for the elbow and their purpose.
  15. Discuss the general progression of strengthening exercises for the elbow.
  16. Outline a rehabilitation program for epicondylopathy.
  17. Indicate precautions to consider in a Little League elbow rehabilitation program.
  18. List precautions for a rehabilitation program followi.ng an ulnar nerve transposition.
  19. Explain the differences between rehabilitation programs for an arthroscopic elbow debridement and a medial collateral Ligament reconstruction.
  20. Explain the pulley system of the fingers.
  21. Explain why reducing edema in the hand is important.
  22. Discuss the trimuscular system of the hand.
  23. Identify and explain the importance of the precision pinches and power grips of the hand.
  24. Explain the difference between static and dynamic splints.
  25. Identify what motion increases with carpal radial glide joint mobilization.
  26. Explain the force application sequence for improving long finger flexor and extensor motion.
  27. Explain how the band and finger positions for intrinsic stretches differ from those for extrinsic stretches.
  28. Discuss the differences in gliding exercises for the flexor profundus and superficialis tendons.
  29. Present the differences between long flexor and long extensor tendons.
  30. Explain what procedures could be used to identify the cause of an extensor lag of a distal phalanx.

BOC: 5.5 Continuing Education Units
NATA PDC Level of Difficulty: Advanced

Program Faculty: Course content includes chapters 21-23 of the book “Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries, 5th Edition” by Peggy A. Houglum, PhD, Kristine L. Boyle-Walker, MPT, OCS, ATC, CHT & Daniel E. Houglum. MSPT, ATC, PRC. Assessment created by Lani Hernandez, MAT, AT, LAT, CES.

The passing score for this course is 80%. The course is self-paced, home study format. All materials are available ONLINE immediately after purchase and is available for 6 months.

Cancellation/refund available up to 30 days after purchase. For further information visit our How Courses Work page.

This course is intended for Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Strength & Conditioning Specialists, etc.

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Sport Medics is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education to
Certified Athletic Trainers.