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Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques Course 5

Exercise Intervention of the Upper Extremity

$100.00

BOC: 6.0 Continuing Education Units

Therapeutic Exercise Interventions course 5 covers the upper extremity including the shoulder and shoulder girdle, the elbow and forearm complex and the wrist and hand. This course covers chapters 17-19 of the book “Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques” 7th Edition, by Carolyn Kisner, PT, MS, Lynn Colby, PT, MS, and John Borstad, PT, PhD.

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.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Identify important aspects of shoulder girdle structure and function for review.
  2. Establish a therapeutic exercise program to manage soft tissue and joint lesions in the shoulder girdle region related to stages of recovery after an inflammatory insult to the tissues.
  3. Establish a therapeutic exercise program to manage common musculoskeletal lesions, recognizing unique circumstances for their management based on the stages of tissue healing.
  4. Discuss the background of, indications for, and outcomes of common surgical procedures for soft tissue and joint pathology of the shoulder.
  5. Establish a postoperative intervention program for management of common surgical procedures for joint and soft tissue pathologies with consideration for the stages of tissue healing and rehabilitation.
  6. Identify important aspects of elbow and forearm structure and function for review.
  7. Establish a therapeutic exercise program to manage soft tissue and joint lesions in the elbow and forearm region related to stages of recovery after an inflammatory insult to the tissues.
  8. Discuss the background of, indications for, and outcomes of common surgical procedures for soft tissue and joint pathology at the elbow.
  9. Recognize precautions and contraindications for interventions developed postoperatively for treatment of the elbow and forearm.
  10. Identify important aspects of wrist and hand structure and function for review.
  11. Design therapeutic exercise interventions to treat impairments and functional limitations in the wrist and hand that are related to stages of recovery after tissue injury.
  12. Explain the key features of different approaches to the use of early motion in an exercise program following injury and repair of soft tissues in the hand and wrist.
  13. Develop goals and appropriate interventions for postoperative management of wrist and hand dysfunction.
  14. Demonstrate exercise progressions to develop and improve ROM, muscle performance, and functional use of the wrist and hand.

BOC: 6.0 Continuing Education Units
NATA PDC Level of Difficulty: Advanced

Program Faculty: Course content includes chapters 17-19 of the book “Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques” 7th Edition, by Carolyn Kisner, PT, MS, Lynn Colby, PT, MS, and John Borstad, PT, PhD.  Assessment created by Carolyn Kisner, PT, MS, Lynn Colby, PT, MS, and John Borstad, PT, PhD.

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.

BOC Approved Continuing Education Provider

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