VHSF EXPERIENTIAL LABS
Case Study Lab: July 29th & 30th
Live Weekend Lab: August 19th & 20th
CASE STUDY LAB
Conservative & Post-op Management
ITINERARY
Saturday
8:00 am -12:00 pm
Thumb CMC OA
Distal Radius Fracture
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Evaluation
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Wound/scar management
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Modalities
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Manual Techniques
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Taping
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Orthotic Fabrication
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Therapeutic Exercise
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Ergonomics
12:00-1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm -4:00 pm
Proximal Phalanx Fracture
Thumb UCL
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Evaluation
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Wound/scar Management
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Modalities
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Manual Techniques
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Taping
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Orthotic Fabrication
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Therapeutic Exercise
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Ergonomics
Sunday
8:00 am -12:00 pm
Flexor Tendon Injury
Extensor Tendon Injury
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Evaluation
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Wound/scar Management
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Modalities
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Manual Techniques
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Taping
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Orthotic Fabrication
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Therapeutic Exercise
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Ergonomics
12:00-1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm -4:00 pm
SL ligament Tear
Elbow Fracture Dislocation
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Evaluation
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Wound/scar Management
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Modalities
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Manual Techniques
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Taping
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Orthotic Fabrication
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Therapeutic Exercise
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Ergonomics
LOCATION: CEDAR CREST COLLEGE
ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
New!
LIVE WEEKEND LAB ITINERARY
AOTA APPROVED
Saturday
8:00-8:30 am
Introduction
Principles of Orthotic Fabrication
8:30-12:00 pm
Orthotic Fabrication
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Dynamic wrist extension orthosis
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Fabricate MP dynamic extension orthosis
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Forearm ulnar gutter
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Convert to radial gutter
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12:00-1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00-4:00 pm
Orthotic Fabrication
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Ulnar based Muenster orthosis
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Convert ulnar muenster to radial-based
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Posterior Elbow orthosis
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Convert to Dynamic EF OR SPS for Elbow Extension
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Sunday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Joint Mobilizations:
Hand to Shoulder
12:00-1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00-4:00 pm
Differential Diagnosis:
Hand to Cervical Spine
Quiz and eval to be completed remotely
LOCATION: CEDAR CREST COLLEGE
ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
"Knowledge is Power" -Thomas Jefferson
MISSION
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To advance expertise in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and management of patients with upper extremity and hand impairment and disability.
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To develop leaders in the field who help bridge the gaps between practice patterns utilizing evidence-based practice and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
3
To prepare physical and occupational therapists to sit for the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) examination.