PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Essentials of Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
May 22-23, 2010
Course Description:
This 2-day course is designed to provide participants with the latest evidence for the differential diagnosis, evaluation, surgical management and rehabilitation of common upper extremity disorders from the perspectives of an orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapists who specialize in the treatment of these disorders. This comprehensive program will feature an integrative format of lecture, lab, case studies, and open discussion. (Click here to view brochure)
There is limited space available, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
Course Approval:
- Pennsyvania State Board of Physical Therapy Approval Number: PTCE000826 (14 hours - 10 Direct Access - 4 General)
- New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Approval Number: 818-2009 (14 hours) (Resubmitted for 2010)
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Gain a working knowledge of the functional anatomy of the upper extremity and how it relates to the differential diagnosis of upper extremity pathology.
- Recognize the pathomechanics and differential diagnosis of various upper extremity disorders and prognosis for rehabilitation.
- Conduct a complete evaluation of the upper extremity and interpret radiology reports and images in order to provide a differential diagnosis for various upper extremity disorders.
- Design and implement an appropriate rehabilitation program based on the latest clinical and scientific information.
About the Instructors:
Pedro K. Beredjiklian, MD Dr. Beredjiklian is the chief of hand and wrist surgery at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, PA. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is on the editorial board of several journals, including the Journal of Hand Surgery and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. He has authored more than fifty peer reviewd articles, edited three textbooks, as well as numerous book chapters.
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Jane M. Fedorczyk, PhD, PT, CHT, ATC |
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Dr. Fedorczyk is Director, Post-Professional Clinical Programs and Coordinator, Programs in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation, Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American Society of Hand Therapists and the American Association of Hand Surgeons. Jane is currently secretary of the American Hand Therapy Foundation. She is the author of several articles and book chapters in the area of hand and upper extremity rehabilitaiton and modalities. Jane has lectured at over 100 professional and scientific meetings both nationally and internationally.
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Brian G. Leggin, PT, DPT, OCS |
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Brian is currently an Advanced Clinician II for Penn Therapy and Fitness, Good Shepherd Penn Partners, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He has been working with the physicians and surgeons of the Shoulder and Elbow Service of the University of Pennsylvania and Rothman Institute. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles in journals such as Physical Therapy, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Brian has also contributed numerous book chapters and has given several professional and scientific presentations at local, state, national, and international conferences. He is an active member and past-president of the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists and a member of the executive board of the International Congress of Shoulder Therapy. |
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Location: Homewood Suites Valley Forge 681 Shannondell Blvd. Audubon, PA 19403 Rooms have been reserved at a conference rate until 3 weeks prior to the course: Studio = $109 / night 1 Bedroom Suite = $139 / night Hotel Registration: 610-539-7300 |
For more information or questions about this course please contact us at: phone: (484) 685-3123 email: info@eliterehabsolutions.com |