Orthoses for the Hemiplegic Wrist and Hand
Tracking # 20-886708
Course overview
There is conflicting evidence regarding the use of orthoses to address muscle tone, contractures, and pain in patients with upper extremity (UE) hemiplegia. This module presents current evidence regarding the use of different orthoses to help guide clinical decision making. Learners will gain an understanding of the different types of orthoses, indications, and precautions for the wrist and hand. Barriers to obtaining and use are discussed, along with ways rehabilitation therapists can help overcome them.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Patient Related
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Patient Related
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
1h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
General
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General Continuing Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General Continuing Education
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist
1h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Certified Activities
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services