Assessment of the CMC Joint and Proprioception Interventions

Course overview

It can be difficult to keep up with the latest evidence for the conservative management of carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA) because new evidence is constantly being generated. Some assessments that are used in clinical practice in the evaluation of the CMC joint are not reliable. The most reliable assessments for determining range of motion, strength, and joint position can include errors. There are new provocative tests that can rule out or rule in the presence of CMC OA. This course outlines the evidence that can guide best practice regarding the assessment of the CMC joint and proprioception limitations. Evidence regarding a specific program of proprioception interventions for the thumb will be described and demonstrated. This course is designed for the advanced hand therapist.