Functional Rehabilitation of the Elbow, the Wrist and the Hand

Course overview

A clinician should take this course to improve their ability to deliver better care to their patient affected by the elbow, wrist, and hand injuries or diseases. The ultimate goal for rehabilitation is to provide the optimal healing environment while promoting the performance of ADLs, meaningful activities within the community, home, and rehab setting. When examining the structures of the hand, an understanding of biomechanics is crucial for achieving excellent outcomes. Better functional results are achieved by using essential analytical skills and having a working knowledge of biomechanics and tissue healing properties.