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1. Examine the intricate anatomy of the hand and determine how this impacts function
2. Describe how to effectively evaluate common hand pathologies
3. Practice specialized tests commonly used in hand evaluation
4. Discover treatment techniques for hand pathologies, including De Quervain's, carpal tunnel syndrome, and wrist fractures
5. Discuss principles for splinting and identify commonly used splints

ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY OF THE HAND

• Bones and soft tissues of the hand
• Extensor mechanism of the finger
• Flexor pulley system of the finger
• Vascular supply of the hand
• Nerve supply of the hand
• Kinesiology of the hand and wrist

EVALUATION OF COMMON HAND PATHOLOGIES

• DeQuervain's
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) collateral ligament instability
• Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIP) volar plate and collateral ligament instability
• Sagittal band attenuation
• Trigger finger
• Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis
• Extensor pollicis longus rupture
• Extensor indicis proprius rupture
• Flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus rupture
• Intrinsic tightness
• Arterial insufficiency
• Oblique retinacular ligament tightness

PRACTICE SPECIALIZED TESTS FOR HAND EVALUATION (LAB SESSION)

• Finkelstein's
• Tinel's
• Phalens/reverse phalens
• MCP/PIP collateral ligament stability test
• Bouvier
• Load and grind test for thumb CMC osteoarthritis
• Assessment of EPL and EIP ruptures
• Assessment of FDS and FDP ruptures
• Bunnel Testing for intrinsic tightness
• Allen's
• Assessment of the oblique retinacular ligament

TREATMENT OF COMMON HAND PATHOLOGIES

• DeQuervain's
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Collateral ligament instabilities
• Extensor tendon injuries
• Flexor tendon injuries
• Finger fractures
• Hand fractures
• Wrist fractures

SPLINTING BASICS

• Classification of splints
• Indications/Contraindications
• Important landmarks and pressure areas
• Types of material
• Examples of common splints

Josh Gerrity, OTR/L, CHT, is an expert in hand therapy with over 18 years of experience helping patients recover from hand and wrist impairments and return to normal daily function. Certified in hand therapy, he currently practices at the Bone and Joint Center in Bismarck, ND, where he works with a group of hand specialists and orthopedic surgeons.

Mr. Gerrity travels nationally to present seminars on hand therapy, and he is known for his dynamic, hands-on teaching style. He serves as a guest lecturer on rehabilitation of hand pathologies for the University of Mary, his alma mater, and he also participates in a biannual Orthopedic Update Seminar held in Bismarck for therapists, physicians, and nurses in the North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana region.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Josh Gerrity has an employment relationship with Bone and Joint Center. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Josh Gerrity has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
No CE available for this board.

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistant: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 4.9 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 4.75 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 4.75 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 4.5 CE credit hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 5.9 contact hours.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 4.75 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 4.75 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
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• Occupational Therapists
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
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• Athletic Trainers