Upper Extremity Manual Therapy and Taping

The upper extremity is a complex joint in the body which lends it to many different types of injuries. When treating the upper extremity clinicians must choose between mobility, stability, and flexibility interventions. Even more important than choosing the right intervention for the shoulder, is then choosing a proper dose to make it effective.

This course will discuss evidence-based stages to manual therapies and taping for the upper extremity from theacute phase to returning to activities. Attendees will review the evidence behind the soft tissue mobilization, jointmobilization, taping, and more to best treat their patients. At the end of the course, attendees will have an effective, evidence-based, and efficient approach to treating the upperextremity.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Delivery Format: Asynchronous, recorded video to be watched online at your leisure

Highlights

• Immediately improve your upper extremity treatment skills to more effectively treat your patients
• Review passive treatments for the shoulder and how to best utilize them in therapy sessions
• Effective, evidence-based, and efficient progressions for all upper extremity patients