presented by Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
Financial— Ann Porretto-Loehrke receives compensation from MedBridge for the production of this course. There are no other relevant financial relationships. Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
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Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
Ann Porretto-Loehrke is a skilled clinician and dynamic instructor. She is the therapy manager of a large department at the Hand to Shoulder Center. Ann is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) for treatment of the upper quadrant through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM). She has extensive…
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1. Carpal Anatomy and Arthrokinematics of the Wrist
This chapter covers the specific bony anatomy of the wrist to provide a foundation for understanding the arthrokinematics of radiocarpal and midcarpal joint motion.
2. Bony Surface Anatomy of the Wrist
Knowing exactly where to place your hands when performing manual therapy techniques for the wrist is critical. This chapter covers the bony surface anatomy of the dorsal and volar aspect of the wrist to gain an appreciation of where these structures lie below the skin.
3. Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Wrist
Through lecture and demonstration, this chapter covers testing for a capsular pattern of the wrist as well as joint-specific testing of the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints. Joint-specific mobilization techniques will be presented to address a capsular pattern at the wrist. Manual therapy techniques will be covered in a step-by-step fashion to improve mobility at both the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints.
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