This course will provide the participant with exceptional hands-on learning about the carpal joints, pathology, evaluation and emerging concepts in conservative wrist rehabilitation interventions.  Understanding the wrist is complex – this presentation aims to simplify the learning process with the use of anatomical models and hands on practice opportunities.  It is important for the therapist to fully understand this joint’s complex biomechanics and sensorimotor system that impacts alignment and function.  Once this foundation has been established, participants will learn how to perform a basic clinical evaluation, and then learn how to create and execute an appropriate plan of care utilizing various fun, functional and evidenced-based treatment interventions.  There will be a hands-on splint fabrication demo/lab and participants will also receive a FREE carpal puzzle model as part of this course!

Course Objectives:

Following the course, participants will be able to:

1.   Identify the major anatomical structures of the wrist and be able to recognize normal vs abnormal wrist biomechanics.
2. Explain the importance of proprioception and an intact sensorimotor system, and be able to demonstrate how to perform Joint Position Sense testing.
3. Differentiate between the various carpal instability patterns that impact functional use of the hand.
4. Demonstrate commonly used special tests for the wrist, and be able to interpret their findings to differentiate between potential carpal instability vs. other pathology.
5. Create individualized treatment plans for their patients utilizing functional and evidenced-based interventions specific to wrist rehabilitation.

Cancellation Policy: Right Hand Therapy reserves the right to reschedule a live workshop with fewer than 6 participants and will return all payments.  Right Hand Therapy is not responsible for any travel related expenses. Participants must also notify Right Hand Therapy regarding cancellation of registration no less than 21 days prior to the live course for a partial refund (less $75.00  for administrative fees.)

This one day course is designed to help therapists practicing in any setting improve their knowledge of hands and upper extremity care.  This course will provide the participant with exceptional hands-on learning about the upper quarter including anatomy, pathology, evaluation, and emerging concepts in treatment interventions. Understanding the intricacies of the upper extremity can be complex – this presentation aims to simplify the learning process with the use of anatomical models and hands-on practice opportunities.  Once this foundation has been established, participants will have an opportunity to master clinical evaluation skills, brush up on special testing, and then learn how to create and execute an appropriate plan of care utilizing current, evidenced-based treatment interventions.  Whether you are a new grad, home health, acute care, mental health, or outpatient therapist, you won’t want to miss this comprehensive course!

Course Objectives:

Following the course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify anatomical structures of the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand
2. Describe unique functional features of the upper extremity.
3. Palpate important landmarks of the upper extremity and describe their purpose.
4. Understand and feel comfortable with the basic treatment concepts for tendonitis, arthritis, fractures, and nerve injuries.
5. Develop clinical reasoning and resources for treatment of upper extremity injuries.

Cancellation Policy: Right Hand Therapy reserves the right to reschedule a live workshop with fewer than 6 participants and will return all payments.  Right Hand Therapy is not responsible for any travel related expenses. Participants must also notify Right Hand Therapy regarding cancellation of registration no less than 21 days prior to the live course for a partial refund (less $75.00  for administrative fees.)

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Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize indications, precautions and contraindications for immobilization and mobilization splinting of the upper
   extremity
2. Analyze mechanical properties required to fabricate low temperature thermoplastic immobilization and mobilization
   splints for the upper extremity.
3. Compare and contrast splinting materials, outrigger/ and or coil designs of immobilization and mobilization splints.
4. Identify important anatomical structures and landmarks of the upper extremity.
5. Analyze key characteristics of splinting materials for fabrication of specific splints.
6. Gain fabrication skills utilizing different splinting materials.

Cancellation Policy: Right Hand Therapy reserves the right to reschedule a live workshop with fewer than 6 participants and will return all payments.  Right Hand Therapy is not responsible for any travel related expenses. Participants must also notify Right Hand Therapy regarding cancellation of registration no less than 21 days prior to the live course for a partial refund (less $75.00  for administrative fees.)

Coming soon!

Cancellation Policy: Right Hand Therapy reserves the right to reschedule a live workshop with fewer than 6 participants and will return all payments.  Right Hand Therapy is not responsible for any travel related expenses. Participants must also notify Right Hand Therapy regarding cancellation of registration no less than 21 days prior to the live course for a partial refund (less $75.00  for administrative fees.)

Physical agent modalities (PAMs) can be a valuable adjunct treatment to enhance outcomes of patients receiving therapy services.  This course is geared toward OT practitioners and aims to educate the therapist in how to incorporate safe and effective application of PAMs into their current clinical practice.  The certification course consists of a web-based component, and a 2-day live workshop for lab demonstration and practice opportunities.  This course follows NH state guidelines for PAMs certification including the required 15 hrs in electrical stimulation education, and 6 hours in ultrasound education (Note: participants will still have to complete supervision requirements following the course to apply for NH state PAMs certification).  Bonus material includes review of clinical application for heat and cold modalities.

Looking for just a refresher course?  Additional options include attending the 2-day live workshop only.  This option is recommended for therapists with previous PAMs experience only.

Course Objectives:

Following the course, participants will demonstrate knowledge of:

• Physical Agent Modality (PAM) terminology
• Biophysical principles of application of PAM
• Physiologic response of tissue to application of PAM
• Clinical use and parameters for application of PAM
• Contraindications, precautions, and warnings for safe use of PAM
• Modulation of parameters to modify desired effect of PAM
• Safe use and maintenance of PAM equipment and topical medications
• Patient education about PAM risks, benefits, and application
• PAM selection and clinical rationale/indications for patients

What to expect:  Participants registered for the certification course will receive a packet in advance of the course which includes a PAMs textbook and study binder to maximize the learning process and assist with the web-based learning module. Participants must pass the post-test of this module before taking the live workshop*.  Participants registered for the 2-day live course, may chose to include the textbook option which will be provided at the live course.  Class size is limited to ensure ample opportunities for individual instruction and practice.

*Participants who are currently using PAMs in their practice may be able to take the web-based learning module after the live workshop.  Please email [email protected] for more details.

What to bring:  Please bring the materials from your packet (binder and textbook) each lab day.  Participants should dress comfortably, but in layers to permit access of pertinent UE anatomy (tank top, sports bra, sweatshirt, etc).  Please bring a towel, facecloth, and sheet each lab day.

Cancellation Policy: Right Hand Therapy reserves the right to reschedule a live workshop with fewer than 6 participants. In this event, a rescheduled workshop will be offered within 3 months of the originally scheduled date.  Right Hand Therapy is not responsible for any travel related expenses. Participants must also notify Right Hand Therapy regarding cancellation of registration no less than 21 days prior to the live course for a partial refund (less $175.00  for the web course and administrative fees.)

This course will provide the participant with exceptional hands-on learning about the carpal joints, pathology, evaluation and emerging concepts in conservative wrist rehabilitation interventions.  Understanding the wrist is complex – this presentation aims to simplify the learning process with the use of anatomical models and hands on practice opportunities.  It is important for the therapist to fully understand this joint’s complex biomechanics and sensorimotor system that impacts alignment and function.  Once this foundation has been established, participants will learn how to perform a basic clinical evaluation, and then learn how to create and execute an appropriate plan of care utilizing various fun, functional and evidenced-based treatment interventions.  Participants will also receive a FREE carpal puzzle model as part of this course!

Course Objectives:

Following the course, participants will be able to:

1.   Identify the major anatomical structures of the wrist and be able to recognize normal vs abnormal wrist biomechanics.
2. Explain the importance of proprioception and an intact sensorimotor system, and be able to demonstrate how to perform Joint Position Sense testing.
3. Differentiate between the various carpal instability patterns that impact functional use of the hand.
4. Demonstrate commonly used special tests for the wrist, and be able to interpret their findings to differentiate between potential carpal instability vs. other pathology.
5. Create individualized treatment plans for their patients utilizing functional and evidenced-based interventions specific to wrist rehabilitation.

Cancellation Policy: Right Hand Therapy reserves the right to reschedule a live workshop with fewer than 6 participants and will return all payments.  Right Hand Therapy is not responsible for any travel related expenses. Participants must also notify Right Hand Therapy regarding cancellation of registration no less than 21 days prior to the live course for a partial refund (less $75.00  for administrative fees.)

This course is geared toward the intermediate to advanced level practitioner and will provide exceptional hands-on learning about flexor and extensor tendon rehabilitation.  During the morning session the course will cover extensor tendon anatomy and physiology, history and current evidence of extensor tendon repairs and rehabilitation, and a lab breakout session for fabrication of a Relative Motion Extension Splint (RMES).  In the afternoon session, flexor tendon anatomy and physiology, history and current evidence of flexor tendon repairs and rehabilitation, and emerging evidence in flexor tendon repairs including “Proof-of-Concept” will be discussed.  During a second lab session, participants will have the opportunity to fabricate a Relative Motion Flexion Splint (RMFS) and discuss tips for dorsal blocking orthoses.  Understanding the various approaches to tendon repair rehabilitation is complex and challenging – this course aims to present the latest and greatest evidence, including clinical pearls for digital nerve involvement, scar management, and cortical re-patterning.  Learners will confidently splint and rehabilitate the most challenging of tendon repairs with knowledge of the latest trends in research.  This is a course you will not want to miss!!

Course Objectives:

Following the course, participants will be able to:

1.   Perform a patient-centered evaluation involving review of medial history, patient-rated outcomes and subjective account to systematically lead to diagnostically appropriate plan of care.
2.   Describe anatomical and biomechanical principles that form the framework of post-operative extensor and flexor tendon evaluation and treatment.
3.   Identify differential diagnoses.
4.   Explain how biomechanical dysfunction of the hand can create functional impairment.
5.   Identify important indications and contraindications for therapeutic interventions and protocols for post-operative flexor or extensor tendon repair.
6.   Demonstrate understanding of evidenced-based special tests.
7.   Identify current research and upcoming trends in tendon repair rehabilitation.
8.   Select and fabricate appropriate orthotic devices for flexor and extensor tendon repairs.

Cancellation Policy: Right Hand Therapy reserves the right to reschedule a live workshop with fewer than 14 participants and will return all payments.  Right Hand Therapy is not responsible for any travel related expenses. Participants must also notify Right Hand Therapy regarding cancellation of registration no less than 21 days prior to the live course for a partial refund (less $75.00  for administrative fees.)

Southern NH is located approximately 45 minutes north of Boston and offers a variety of family fun activities to participate in once you’re done with one of our seminars. You’ll be 75 minutes away from hiking in the White Mountains or leaf peeping along the scenic Kancamagus Highway. You can reach the beach within 50 minutes at Hampton Beach State Park or travel 75 minutes for boating on Lake Winnipesaukee or in the Lakes region. Merrimack is located just down the road where you can shop tax free at Merrimack Premium Outlets or enjoy a drink at one of our local breweries, such as Able Ebenezer Brewing Company and Anheuser Busch.  Let us know if you need any help planning your trip!