A two day workshop covering the evidence-based assessment and management of individuals with elbow disorders and dysfunction. The course focuses on clinical reasoning via case presentations and hands-on skill development necessary to effectively perform a comprehensive elbow evaluation with an understanding of how the elbow is of vital importance in upper limb function. Participants will learn and receive hands-on practice of evidence-based treaments including assessment techniques, strength progression and exercises to improve stability and range.
course aims:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to
- locate and discuss appropriate elbow anatomy and pathology
- perform a comprehensive elbow evaluation to determine the cause of dysfunction
- select appropriate special tests to evaluate the elbow complex
- discuss evidence based treatments for conservative care of a variety of elbow conditions, including
- tennis elbow
- post traumatic elbow
- osteoarthritis
- ulnar nerve entrapment
- understand the precautions and rehab guidance post-surgery i.e. distal biceps rupture & ligament reconstruction
