Experts in upper extremity treatment provide a comprehensive exploration of critical elements of upper extremity orthopedics.Topics Include:

• Stability and mobility following digital fractures
• Prehension and expectations for thumb injuries
• Complexities and complications of distal radius fractures
• Therapy and rehabilitation following wrist, elbow and
  shoulder fractures
• Evaluation and treatment strategies for the cervical spine.
• A cadaveric presentation demonstrates anatomy and the
  techniques used for managing orthopedic injuries with
  unparalleled clarity.

Do you remember the cords of the brachial plexus? Can you still differentiate the brachioradialis from the extensor carpi radialis longus? If these structures sound familiar but you can’t quite put your finger on them, this course is for you. Using a fresh frozen cadaver specimen, faculty will complete dissection and lead you through the vital anatomy of the upper extremity, from the glenohumeral joint all the way to the DIPs. Functional relationships and common conditions of the upper extremity will also be reviewed.

Rebecca Neiduski, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Washington University and a PhD in Education from Saint Louis University. After 15 years of practice and teaching in St. Louis, Dr. Neiduski now serves as the Occupational Therapy Department Chair at Concordia University Wisconsin. She was elected to the board of directors of the American Association of Hand Surgery and has served as both the Research Division Director and Annual Meeting Program Chair for the American Society of Hand Therapists. She has been teaching gross anatomy with cadaver dissection for the past 18 years.

This encore webcast provides evidence based state-of-the-art scientific sessions outlining the latest advances in the diagnoses and treatment of upper extremity instability.Topics Include:

1. Evaluation and Treatment of Thumb Instability
2. Therapist’s Management of Thumb Instability
3. Understanding Wrist Instability Patterns: Scapholunate (SL), Lunotriquetral (LT), Midcarpal Instability, and Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ)
4. Clinical Testing for Stability of the Wrist: SL, LT, Midcarpal Joint (MCJ) and DRUJ
5. Current Research on Improving our Understanding of SL Issues and the Dart-Thrower’s Motion
6. Panel Discussion and Questions
7. Surgeon’s Management of SL and DRUJ Instability
8. Post-Operative Considerations with Therapy
9. Conservative Management of SL Issues with Proprioceptive Training
10. Anatomy of the Elbow: Understanding the Key Ligamentous Structures of the Elbow
11. Therapist’s Management of Medial and Lateral Elbow Instability
12. Physician’s Management of Shoulder Instability
13. Therapist’s Management of Shoulder Instability: Conservative Management and Post-Operative Considerations
14. Panel Discussion and Questions

• Emily Altman, PT, DPT, CHT, OCS, CLT, WCC
• Megan Bjella, MS, OTR/L, RYT-200
• David Meister, MD
• Theresa Parry, OTR, CHT, COMT
• Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPTA
• David Ross, MD
• Cynthia Watkins, PT, DPT, CHT
• Aviva Wolff, EdD, OTR, CHT
• Brian Zafonte, MD, PhD, FAAOS
• Maria Zanoni, PT

Do you ever feel like your patients are stuck in a revolving door and can’t move forward? Those unstable wrists, thumbs that are out of balance, and tendons that just won’t glide? This course is designed to explore the difficult conditions that just keep coming back: from caphoid nonunion advanced collapse wrists (SNAC) to adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulders) and a lot of evidence-informed assessment and intervention in between. Highly experienced surgeons and therapists will share their strategies complemented by cadaver dissections.

Evidence-based presentations targeting medical interventions for wrist and hand injuries, holistic patient needs and pre and post-operative outcomes. Experienced surgeons and therapists will share their treatment strategies complemented by cadaver dissections and question and answer sessions.Topics Include:

1. Kinesiologic Overview of the Wrist
2. Tendinopathy of the Hand and Wrist
3. Digging Deeper with Tendon Pathology at the Wrist:
   Is it Just a Tendon Issue?
4. Cadaveric Dissection: Wrist
5. Q&A Panel: The Wrap
6. Anatomy and Biomechanics of Brachial Plexus and
   Thoracic Outlet
7. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Surgical Procedures
8. Gain an Overview of How to Conservatively Manage Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
9. Brachial Plexus Surgery, Therapy and Case Studies
10. Surgical Management of Nerve and Free Muscle
    Transfers in the Upper Extremity
11. Cadaveric Dissection: Nerve Versus Muscle Transfers

• Curtis A. Crimmins, MD
• George B. Haasler, MD, FACS
• Krista Kienitz, OTR, CHT, CLT
• Rebecca Neiduski, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
• Donald A. Neumann, PT, PhD, FAPTA
• Theresa Parry, OTR, COMT
• Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
• Neil Salyapongse, MD
• Amy Turner, OTR, CHT
• Kirk Turner, OTR, CHT
• Renata V. Weber, MD

This encore webcast provides evidence based state-of-the-art scientific sessions and workshops outlining the continuum of care following traumatic injury of the upper extremity.Topics Include:

1. From Finger Fractures to the Mangled Hand: An Acute Trauma Overview
2. Fracture Fixation
3. Wounds and the Hand Therapist
4. Effective Upper Extremity Edema Management: Burying the Use of Retrograde Massage
5. Interventions in Action
6. The Role of Modalities Post Trauma
7. One-handed ADL and IADL Techniques
8. Wrist Stiffness after Trauma: Orthopedic Manual Therapy Solutions to Restoring Function
9. Evaluation in Fracture Care of the Upper Extremity
10. Cadaveric Dissection: ORIF of the Distal Radius and Potential Hardware Complications
11. Neuromuscular Re-education for the Wrist and Forearm
12. Sensibility and Sensory Recovery
13. Adhesive Capsulitis: The Unfortunate Consequence of Distal Trauma
14. Use of Dermal Matrix Substitute in Upper Extremity Soft Tissue Injuries
15. Panel Discussion and Questions

• Jamie L. Bergner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT
• Bethany Brooks, MOTR/L
• Anthony LoGiudice, MD
• Brian H. Gander, MD
• Theresa Parry, OTR, CHT, COMT
• Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
• Victoria Johnsen Ralph, MPPA, OTR/L, CLT-LANA
• Andrew Starsky, BSEE, MPT, PhD
• Greg P. Watchmaker, MD
• Sunniva Zaratkiewicz, PhD, RN, CWCN

This workshop will provide therapists with a thorough understanding of several specific upper extremity disorders often referred to collectively as cumulative trauma disorders. This workshop will explain the individual conditions in detail, cover assessment (including differential diagnosis), and provide step by step conservative management techniques (self-management, orthosis selection, exercise programs, modalities, kinesio taping, etc.). Surgical interventions will also be reviewed. Emphasis throughout the course will be on evidence-based evaluation and treatment techniques, with a review and citation of current literature.

Michael Borst, OTD, OTR, CHT, an associate professor of Occupational Therapy at Concordia University Wisconsin. Previously he was the Clinical Specialist in hand therapy at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI, where he has worked in clinical care for over 20 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, his master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, and his post-professional OTD at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Mike has taught continuing education courses in hand therapy and physical agents throughout Wisconsin and at the AOTA and ASHT national conferences.

Course teaches TCF Adapted Program Basic Moves: Optional Side Support, Walker & Seated versions; introduces all versions of the TCF Short Form Part 1. Features Mind/body Skills training, applications for wellness, & rehab, partner teaching practicums, includes introduction to the ROM Dance® Program. At the end of this course, a TCF Adapted Program Basic Moves Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who have demonstrated ability to teach Basic Moves. Course qualifies as partial contact hour’s fulfillment for TCF Instructor Certification.

Kristi Hallisy, PT, DSc, is Assistant Professor UW-Madison Physical Therapy Program. Her teaching responsibilities include musculoskeletal coursework, health promotion and wellness and independent study in the application of tai chi to personal and professional practice. She is Advanced Certified TCF Instructor and teaches TCF courses to PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs and other health professional nationally.

The focus of this course will be the orthotic fabrication process. A dynamic format utilizing lecture, case studies, demonstration and hands-on lab activities will address the skill of orthotic fabrication, this course will teach you the splint making techniques needed to successfully fabricate custom-made orthoses to meet your patient’s needs. This interactive course is intended for the practicing PT, PTA, OT, COTA, with beginner to intermediate skill level. Participants will gain insight to appropriate products on the market as well as acquire ‘Clinical Pearls’ from the experienced instructor. Participant will have the opportunity to learn and identify which physical material properties are important to specific orthosis designs. Discussion of literature, clinical applications and problem solving techniques will be included. Various materials will be utilized including a wide range of thermoplastics and strapping. (Please note that due to time constraints, all orthoses may not be fabricated by each therapist).

Noelle M. Austin, MS, PT, CHT,

is a graduate of Quinnipiac University with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy and later obtained her Masters of Science from the University of Connecticut with a special focus on Allied Health Education. She owns CJ Education and Consulting, LLC, offering private clinical education on orthotic fabrication, as well as consulting services related to splint product development. Noelle was initially certified by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission as a Certified Hand Therapist in 1996, and most recently re-certified in 2016. She is an active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. She has been teaching the art and science of orthotic fabrication for nearly 25 years. In addition to conducting conferences both nationally and internationally, she has presented multiple sessions at Annual ASHT meetings, various State Chapter meetings, and for Hand Therapy Special Interest Groups on the topic of orthotic fabrication.

Noelle has been practicing in Hand Therapy for nearly 30 years and most recently accepted a position with STAR Physical Therapy in the Nashville, TN area. She was previously employed at OrthoVirginia in Lynchburg and ProPT in Hamden, CT. She has also been adjunct faculty/guest lecturer in the Physical Therapy Programs at Lynchburg College in Virginia and Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, presenting lectures/labs on the topics of hand anatomy/kinesiology, examination/intervention and orthotic fabrication. Noelle also consults with Kinetec USA as a Senior Clinical Specialist, assisting in product development and education with their Manosplint thermoplastics.

Noelle is co-author and co-editor of the book: Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2003/2013 – she is currently working on 3rd edition to be published in 2020. In addition, she authored the chapter ‘Wrist and Hand Complex’ in the 4th/5^th/6^th edition of Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis (Levangie and Norkin) published by FA Davis in 2005/2011/2019. Noelle also authored ‘Orthotics in the Management of Hand Dysfunction’ in the 2nd and 3rd edition of Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation (Lusardi and Nielsen) published by Elsevier 2007/2012.

This course is an introductory course that will provide insight into typical gait patterns, impairments and abnormal movements associated with neurological injury. The course will cover normal/abnormal gait, postural control, and upper extremity/trunk and lower limb interplay related to gait. Lecture, lab, task analysis, problem-solving, and experiential learning will help participants improve their problem solving and handling skills for treating neurological gait.

Gail McGaughy, PT, C/NDT, CLT, CBIS, CCIP, has been a PT for 20+ years with emphasis and specialty in neurological disorders primarily serving adult population. Gail has worked in Inpatient Rehab for 15 years and currently works in Outpatient Neuro Rehab at On With Life (onwithlife.org) in Ankeny, IA since 2013. Gail is certified in NDT 2002, Lymphedema 2009, LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s 2011, CBIS 2011 and CCIP 2018. Gail has attended NDT Advanced Gait and Advanced Problem Solving and Handling training as well as presented continuing education in the Milwaukee area and Iowa for Gait, Postural Control, Parkinson’s (BIG) and NDT. Gail has a passion for the neuro population and particularly loves Gait and getting people moving.

Upon completion of this six day, 62 hour introductory course, participants will be awarded applicable CE hours and full certification as a lymphedema therapist, (CLT). This course combines various European lymphedema and soft tissue mobilization techniques, integrated with practical clinical oriented treatment techniques to achieve outcomes in the managed care market. The course awards 62 hours (6.2 CEUs). An additional 18 hours (1.8 CEUs) may be earned with coursework completed at home.

Mike Bond, MS, PT, CLT, CIDN, has been a physical therapist since 1997. He graduated from University of the Pacific (UOP) and has a background in headache pain management, manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release (MFR), and Kinesio Taping in addition to many years’ experience as a treating lymphedema therapist in a variety of settings. He is currently the director of therapy services for a large home health and hospice agency. In addition to treating patients, he supervises the work of numerous staff that have been trained in various lymphedema certification programs. Having a background as a therapist he has in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology related to numerous disorders and how they can interact with and impact the lymphedema client. He also understands the perspective of many who attend this program due to his experience in a variety of practice settings. He is very active in treating, consulting, and teaching about lymphedema wherever and whenever he finds a place for it. He joined the staff at UW-Milwaukee in November 2012 teaching the Comprehensive Lymphedema and Venous Edema Management course and Lymphedema II: The Next Level and Lymphedema: Module III. He is invested in this education due to both personal and professional reasons.

The 22nd Annual Wisconsin Hand ExperienceSM is sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences Outreach Office. Conference attendees will see evidence based state-of-the-art scientific sessions and workshops outlining hand therapy through the continuum of care.Topics Include:

1. Dry Needling: Mechanisms and Practical Application for the Hand Therapist
2. Therapist Management of Pre-Dynamic Wrist Instability
3. MD Presentation: Progression of Degeneration with SLAC and SNAC Wrists and Surgical Options
4. Optimal Documentation and Compliance
5. Optimal Billing and Compliance
6. MD Presentation: Management of Flexor and Extensor Repairs
7. Cadaveric Dissection: Flexor and Extensor Tendon Repair
8. Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation with Emphasis on Zone II
9. Extensor Tendon Rehabilitation
10. Scar Adherence Following Tendon Repair: Techniques to Maximize Gliding and Function
11. Pain Physician Intervention
12. Somatosensory Rehab Principles
13. Surgeon’s Perspective with Both Total (Anatomic) and Reverse Total Shoulders
14. Therapist Management of TSA and rTSA

• Jeanine Beasley, EdD, OTR, CHT
• Jen Dodson, OTR, CHT
• Steven Grindel, MD
• David Meister, MD
• Tara Packham, PhD, OTReg
• Theresa Parry, OTR, CHT, COMT
• Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
• Jeffrey Reed, OTR, CHT
• David Ross, MD
• Nalini Sehgal, MD
• Lynn Steffes, PT, DPT

Day one is designed to introduce participants to the science, assessment and application techniques of the Kinesio Taping® Method. Lecture tutorials of the history, science and theory of stimulus transmission through skin and resulting therapeutic benefit across efferent and afferent systems is reviewed. Corrections for Epidermis, Dermis, Fascia, Space, and Muscle in case study format are presented. Lecture and demonstration by the instructor, then participants perform the Manual Assessments and Movement Assessments. Discussion of the assessment flow charts to determine correct applications and general progression of treatment clinically.Day two continues with instruction and demonstration of assessment and taping procedures for the Mechanical, Tendon, Ligament and Circulatory/Lymphatic Corrections in case study format. Time is allotted for questions and discussion of the assessment flow charts to determine correct applications and general progression of treatment clinically. At the conclusion of day two participants will receive 60-day access code to the KTAI database.

Day three focuses on advanced taping techniques and assessments are presented as Lecture Tutorials to introduce step by step applications for chronic edema, scar and fascial management, nerve taping as well as acute and chronic pain management. Participants will be offered ample lab time to practice each advanced technique guided by the Assessment Flowchart for clinical decision making. Case studies are presented for designing a clinically relevant application within a treatment program guided by the instructor. Case studies are then introduced for small groups of students to practice the variety of assessment techniques and advanced taping applications.

Each course participant will receive a Kinesio Taping product kit containing the following items; tote bag, pen, workbook, 1 roll of FP Tape, 1 roll of Classic Tape, 3 individual Fan Cuts.

Ewa Jaraczewska, PT, CKTI, is Adult-NDT certified and a Certified TheraTogs Fitter. Currently, Ms. Jaraczewska is the manager of rehabilitation services at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. She received her physical therapy degree from the Physical Therapy School in Warsaw, Poland and completed a three month internship at the Center for Children with Duchene muscular dystrophy in France. Following graduation, she worked as a staff physical therapist in the neurology clinic at the Medical School Hospital in Warsaw. After two years, Ms. Jaraczewska became a faculty member at the Physical Therapy School in Warsaw. Four years later, Ms. Jaraczewska moved to the United States where she worked in acute care at George Washington University and Georgetown University, Washington, DC, in inpatient rehabilitation at The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, and in homecare at a private agency. Throughout her career, she has been involved in research and teaching. At George Washington University Hospital, Ms. Jaraczewska, was actively involved in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. At the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, she developed a multidisciplinary clinic for patients with Parkinson’s disease. She is a contributor and presenter for the annual Kinesio taping Symposium. Past presentations include Kinesio taping for stroke and Parkinson’s disease. She recently collaborated on the KT4 neuro manuscript with friend and colleague, Steven Hubert, PT and the Kinesio taping DVD for older adults. She has been a Certified Kinesio taping Instructor since 2003.

Two day course designed to introduce participants to the science, assessment and application techniques of the Kinesio Taping® Method. Lecture tutorials of the history, science and theory of stimulus transmission through skin and resulting therapeutic benefit across efferent and afferent systems is reviewed. Corrections for Epidermis, Dermis, Fascia, Space, and Muscle in case study format are presented. Lecture and demonstration by the instructor, then participants perform the Manual Assessments and Movement Assessments. Discussion of the assessment flow charts to determine correct applications and general progression of treatment clinically.Day Two continues with instruction and demonstration of assessment and taping procedures for the Mechanical, Tendon, Ligament and Circulatory/Lymphatic Corrections in case study format. Time is allotted for questions and discussion of the assessment flow charts to determine correct applications and general progression of treatment clinically. Participants will receive a full color Kinesio Taping® Workbook and a 60-day access code to the KTAI database.

Each course participant will receive a Kinesio Taping product kit containing the following items; messenger bag, pen, workbook, 2 rolls of FP Tape, 1 roll of Classic Tape, 1 roll of Performance Plus Tape, and 1 individual Fan Cut.

Ewa Jaraczewska, PT, CKTI, is Adult-NDT certified and a Certified TheraTogs Fitter. Currently, Ms. Jaraczewska is the manager of rehabilitation services at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. She received her physical therapy degree from the Physical Therapy School in Warsaw, Poland and completed a three month internship at the Center for Children with Duchene muscular dystrophy in France. Following graduation, she worked as a staff physical therapist in the neurology clinic at the Medical School Hospital in Warsaw. After two years, Ms. Jaraczewska became a faculty member at the Physical Therapy School in Warsaw. Four years later, Ms. Jaraczewska moved to the United States where she worked in acute care at George Washington University and Georgetown University, Washington, DC, in inpatient rehabilitation at The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, and in homecare at a private agency. Throughout her career, she has been involved in research and teaching. At George Washington University Hospital, Ms. Jaraczewska, was actively involved in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. At the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, she developed a multidisciplinary clinic for patients with Parkinson’s disease. She is a contributor and presenter for the annual Kinesio taping Symposium. Past presentations include Kinesio taping for stroke and Parkinson’s disease. She recently collaborated on the KT4 neuro manuscript with friend and colleague, Steven Hubert, PT and the Kinesio taping DVD for older adults. She has been a Certified Kinesio taping Instructor since 2003.

Recent studies suggest that impairments in one area of the body can be treated with interventions to adjacent regions. This course will present this concept of regional interdependence. Participants will identify research that supports evaluation and treatment techniques of anatomic regions remote from the patient’s site of pain. Current concepts will be presented using manual and exercise based interventions for the spine and upper and lower extremities. Upon completion of this course, participants will learn interventions that can be immediately incorporated into clinical practice resulting in positive outcomes.

Calvin Deutsch, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, is a physical therapist and owner of Deutsch Physiotherapy, a direct-pay practice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Creighton University, is a board certified sports clinical specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dr. Deutsch has practiced in an outpatient orthopedic sports medicine setting since 2003. Additionally, he has been an instructor with North American Seminars, membered panel discussions, lectured and participated in numerous community programs and events regarding running injuries, injury prevention, concussion, and performance improvement.

This course offers a brief review of the basic taping and assessment concepts learned in the first 2 day course. Advanced taping techniques and assessments are presented as Lecture Tutorials to introduce step by step applications for chronic edema, scar and fascial management, nerve taping as well as acute and chronic pain management. Participants will be offered ample lab time to practice each advanced technique guided by the Assessment Flowchart for clinical decision making. Case studies are presented for designing a clinically relevant application within a treatment program guided by the instructor. Case studies are then introduced for small groups of students to practice the variety of assessment techniques and advanced taping applications.Each course participant will receive a Kinesio Taping product kit containing the following items; tote bag, pen, workbook, 1 roll of FP Tape, 1 roll of Classic Tape, 3 individual Fan Cuts.

Ewa Jaraczewska, PT, CKTI certified and a Certified TheraTogs Fitter. Currently, Ms. Jaraczewska is the manager of rehabilitation services at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. She received her physical therapy degree from the Physical Therapy School in Warsaw, Poland and completed a three month internship at the Center for Children with Duchene muscular dystrophy in France. Following graduation, she worked as a staff physical therapist in the neurology clinic at the Medical School Hospital in Warsaw. After two years, Ms. Jaraczewska became a faculty member at the Physical Therapy School in Warsaw. Four years later, Ms. Jaraczewska moved to the United States where she worked in acute care at George Washington University and Georgetown University, Washington, DC, in inpatient rehabilitation at The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, and in homecare at a private agency. Throughout her career, she has been involved in research and teaching. At George Washington University Hospital, Ms. Jaraczewska, was actively involved in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. At the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, she developed a multidisciplinary clinic for patients with Parkinson’s disease. She is a contributor and presenter for the annual Kinesio taping Symposium. Past presentations include Kinesio taping for stroke and Parkinson’s disease. She recently collaborated on the KT4 neuro manuscript with friend and colleague, Steven Hubert, PT and the Kinesio taping DVD for older adults. She has been a Certified Kinesio taping Instructor since 2003.

KT4 Hand is an 8 hour advanced seminar appropriate for practitioners who treat upper extremity/hand problems. Participants will have completed KT1, KT2, and KT3 prior to enrolling in KT4 Hand. In this seminar we will explore common diagnoses seen in the hand clinic and present suggested taping techniques for them. The seminar will utilize lecture, lab, and case studies to demonstrate appropriate taping techniques. Assessment of the diagnoses presented will help the student to apply similar techniques to any indicated problem they should encounter in the clinic. According to the acuity of injury, we will utilize techniques to target the most superficial tissues to the deepest. In addition we will also encourage problem solving by the students to enhance the learning process.

Teri Casagranda, PT, DPT, CHT, CKTI graduated with her MSPT from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville in 2001, earned her DPT from Boston University in 2006 and became a CHT in 2007, she became a KTA in 2011 and has been a CKTI Since 2016. Teri worked at the Hand to Shoulder Center in Appleton from 2002 to 2013 and is currently working in the outpatient setting at Door County Medical Center Rehab Services in Sturgeon Bay, WI.

This course will provide a review of the pathophysiology for COPD and CHF. It will provide an overview of risk factors and assessment techniques to assist in identification of them. The course will include the common medications prescribed to treat COPD and CHF as well as the common adverse side effects. Guideline for prescribing a treatment program are essential for prevention of exacerbations and will be incorporated into the course. The course will also include energy conservation technique to enhance patient’s quality of life and ease of completing ADLs/IADLs.

Virginia Bowen PT, COS-C, has 25 years’ experience in homecare. She received her BS-Physical therapy degree from University of Wisconsin in 1987 and is currently pursuing her t-DPT at College of St Scholastica. Her current role, she develops and teaches the curriculum for onboarding therapists. She also develops/presents education to enhance current therapy staff’s knowledge in assessment and treatment of the geriatric population. Her clinical background includes: acute care, rehabilitation and home care with a primary focus on Chronic Heart Failure, COPD, and geriatrics in home care. She has worked in Colorado, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Virginia has received the CEO Impact award in 2017 and 2018 for development of education for therapists in homecare.

Therapeutic ultrasound is a helpful adjunct in therapy, but clinical guidelines for dosage, technique, and efficacy are often vague or arbitrary. This course provides an in-depth examination of therapeutic ultrasound, emphasizing evidence-based practice. Common myths will be corrected, and current research regarding technique, efficacy, and dosage will be reviewed in-depth, with applications that can be used immediately. Ultrasound technique will be practiced in lab. Participants will be given the opportunity to have their theoretical knowledge and ultrasound application skills evaluated at the end of the course.

Michael Borst, OTD, OTR, CHT, is an associate professor of Occupational Therapy at Concordia University Wisconsin. Previously he was the Clinical Specialist in hand therapy at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI, where he has worked in clinical care for over 20 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, his master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, and his post-professional OTD at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Mike has taught continuing education courses in hand therapy and physical agents throughout Wisconsin and at the AOTA and ASHT national conferences.

This course is designed to be the first half of 52 hours of classroom training toward meeting most state requirements for dry needling training and certification. The purpose of Dry Needling-1 with Bond Institute of Advanced therapies is to introduce the basic structure and knowledge regarding the history, background, foundation and application of using solid needles in treatment of pain and neurologic syndromes. DN-1 will cover many aspects of dry needling including safety, basic needling skills, body application, theory, core competency and more. The course is a 3 day, 26 hour, applied-learning course that combines highly visual lectures and hands-on practical labs. Students will begin using needles on day 1 of the course and participate in several practical session intended to provide learning and instructor feedback about performance to ensure comprehension of critical application techniques. Practical time is intensive and full participation is required for all labs to gain the skills and competency needed to self-evaluate performance at the completion of the course. In addition students will achieve a level of proficiency in skills needed to diagnose and treat soft tissue pain, injury and dysfunction using solid, dry needles.

DN-1 is required prior to attending DN-2 or any specialty courses offered in dry needling by Bond Institute of Advanced Therapies. Upon completion of DN-1 students will be awarded the credential BN-1 (Bond Needling Level 1). After completing DN-2 students will be awarded the credential BN-2. Subsequent specialty course attendance will offer specialty credentials added to the BN-2 designation (for example headache course completion BN-2h).

Mike Bond, MS, PT, CLT, CIDN, has been a physical therapist since 1997. He graduated from University of the Pacific (UOP) and has a background in headache pain management, manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release (MFR), and Kinesio Taping in addition to many years’ experience as a treating lymphedema therapist in a variety of settings. He is currently the director of therapy services for a large home health and hospice agency. In addition to treating patients, he supervises the work of numerous staff that have been trained in various lymphedema certification programs. Having a background as a therapist he has in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology related to numerous disorders and how they can interact with and impact the lymphedema client. He also understands the perspective of many who attend this program due to his experience in a variety of practice settings. He is very active in treating, consulting, and teaching about lymphedema wherever and whenever he finds a place for it. He joined the staff at UW-Milwaukee in November 2012 teaching the Comprehensive Lymphedema and Venous Edema Management course and Lymphedema II: The Next Level and Lymphedema: Module III. He is invested in this education due to both personal and professional reasons.

Upon completion of this six day, 62 hour introductory course, participants will be awarded applicable CE hours and full certification as a lymphedema therapist, (CLT). This course combines various European lymphedema and soft tissue mobilization techniques, integrated with practical clinical oriented treatment techniques to achieve outcomes in the managed care market. The course awards 62 hours (6.2 CEUs). An additional 18 hours (1.8 CEUs) may be earned with coursework completed at home.

Mike Bond, MS, PT, CLT, CIDN, has been a physical therapist since 1997. He graduated from University of the Pacific (UOP) and has a background in headache pain management, manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release (MFR), and Kinesio Taping in addition to many years’ experience as a treating lymphedema therapist in a variety of settings. He is currently the director of therapy services for a large home health and hospice agency. In addition to treating patients, he supervises the work of numerous staff that have been trained in various lymphedema certification programs. Having a background as a therapist he has in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology related to numerous disorders and how they can interact with and impact the lymphedema client. He also understands the perspective of many who attend this program due to his experience in a variety of practice settings. He is very active in treating, consulting, and teaching about lymphedema wherever and whenever he finds a place for it. He joined the staff at UW-Milwaukee in November 2012 teaching the Comprehensive Lymphedema and Venous Edema Management course and Lymphedema II: The Next Level and Lymphedema: Module III. He is invested in this education due to both personal and professional reasons.

This introductory course will bring awareness to the unique expertise of Occupational Therapy in Low Vision through description of clinical and functional presentation of age-related eye conditions. This will facilitate clinicians to better adapt treatment planning to optimize patient outcomes and recognize when it is appropriate to refer for formal Low Vision services.

Lindsey Angst, MS, OTR/L, CLVT is a practicing Occupational Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. In 2012, she became a Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT) and developed a growing Low Vision Program at HSHS Prevea where she treats age-related eye conditions, concussion patients, and also practices outpatient hand therapy. Lindsey has been practicing for 8 years as a Certified Low Vision Therapist and enjoys giving community educational presentations and guest lecturing at UW-Milwaukee Occupational Therapy graduate program.

This course is designed to be the first half of 52 hours of classroom training toward meeting most state requirements for dry needling training and certification. The purpose of Dry Needling-1 with Bond Institute of Advanced therapies is to introduce the basic structure and knowledge regarding the history, background, foundation and application of using solid needles in treatment of pain and neurologic syndromes. DN-1 will cover many aspects of dry needling including safety, basic needling skills, body application, theory, core competency and more. The course is a 3 day, 26 hour, applied-learning course that combines highly visual lectures and hands-on practical labs. Students will begin using needles on day 1 of the course and participate in several practical session intended to provide learning and instructor feedback about performance to ensure comprehension of critical application techniques. Practical time is intensive and full participation is required for all labs to gain the skills and competency needed to self-evaluate performance at the completion of the course. In addition students will achieve a level of proficiency in skills needed to diagnose and treat soft tissue pain, injury and dysfunction using solid, dry needles.

DN-1 is required prior to attending DN-2 or any specialty courses offered in dry needling by Bond Institute of Advanced Therapies. Upon completion of DN-1 students will be awarded the credential BN-1 (Bond Needling Level 1). After completing DN-2 students will be awarded the credential BN-2. Subsequent specialty course attendance will offer specialty credentials added to the BN-2 designation (for example headache course completion BN-2h).

Mike Bond, MS, PT, CLT, CIDN has been a physical therapist since 1997. He graduated from University of the Pacific (UOP) and has a background in headache pain management, manual / manipulative therapy, soft tissue mobilization, deep tissue work, injury rehabilitation, myofascial release (MFR), cupping, electro therapies, and elastic taping in addition to many years’ experience as a treating lymphedema therapist in a variety of settings. He is currently the director of therapy services for a cash based business serving predominantly athletes. In addition to treating patients, he supervises the work of numerous staff that have been trained in various manual therapy courses and lymphedema certification programs. Having a background as a therapist he has in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology related to numerous disorders and how they can interact with and impact the painful, dysfunctional and edematous client. He also understands the perspective of many who attend this program due to his experience in a variety of practice settings from acute care to private practice. He is very active in treating, consulting, and teaching about soft tissue dysfunction, edema and lymphedema wherever and whenever he finds a place for it. He joined the staff at UWM in November 2012 teaching the Comprehensive Lymphedema and Venous Edema Management course, Lymphedema 2: The Next Level, Lymphedema 3, Manual Edema Mobilization, MFR, and Deep Tissue Injury Rehab Courses and Dry Needling. He is invested in this education due to both personal and professional reasons.

This 2-day course will focus on how to use an evidence-based framework to achieve better outcomes in the treatment of the low back, pelvis and hips for manual and movement therapists. An understanding of current pain science and biopsychosocial principles will be learned and applied to help participants re-conceptualize pain and inform their clinical decision making. Participants will learn how to adapt their current practice and be more comfortable in their communication and application of manual therapy techniques, therapeutic movement and exercises using current principles of the pain sciences.
This course provides the opportunity to learn how manual therapy, movement modification and therapeutic exercises can be implemented to improve patient outcomes. General and specific movement and exercise interventions will be learned and practiced.

Eric Purves, MRSc, RMT has been an RMT since 2006. He has a full-time practice and co-owns Achieve Health, a multidisciplinary clinic in Victoria, BC. He was a co-chair for the Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC (RMTBC) advanced practice group in pain management. The groups objective is to provide education and resources for evidence-based treatments and effective pain management strategies for manual and movement therapists. In 2016, Eric joined the education faculty at PainBC where he teaches a course on persistent pain management. He also has his own education company where he regularly teaches across North America workshops on pain, manual therapy, movement/exercise therapies and rehabilitation principles for health care providers.

His graduate studies at the University of British Columbia focused on the application of research evidence in healthcare practice. Eric’s presented his research at conferences and has had articles published in a variety of journals.

In this two-day, hands-on seminar, you will learn to recognize injury patterns based on the mechanism of injury and the age of the patient to perform age-appropriate responses. Learn to distinguish between acute and chronic injuries to determine how chronic conditions may influence acute response to treatment. Evaluation and treatment decisions based on specific injuries including common fracture patterns of the upper and lower extremities, traumatic brain injury, axial skeleton injuries, and burns will be presented. Finally, determine your specific role in discharge planning to potentially reduce the risk of patient readmission.

STEVE RANKIN, OTR, has 20 years of experience as an acute care Occupational Therapist in an Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma, and Regional Burn Center. He has insight into the plight of the injured worker, having left a prior career in construction due to injury. After years of continuing education in specific content areas (shoulder, elbow, hand, TBI, burns, orthopedics) but never finding a comprehensive trauma course, he designed and teaches one himself. He has trained Physical and Occupational Therapy staff, Speech-Language Pathologists, Nurse Practitioners, and Medical Doctors. He is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has presented a version of this course as an AOTA pre-conference institute and as a WOTA one day seminar. Mr. Rankin has written patient and family education materials and regularly presents to students contemplating careers in health care through high school and college programs.

This course will provide an in-depth look at the challenging task of effectively evaluating and treating wrist instability both conservatively and postoperatively. We will review the bony and ligamentous anatomy that stabilize the wrist and how injury to these structures lead to wrist instability. We will delve into a systematic approach to evaluating the wrist including the special tests needed to establish the pattern of instability. We will them explore the clinical problem solving involved in treating these patients most effectively utilizing manual techniques, proprioception, targeted strengthening, and orthoses. Patient cases will be discussed to bring all the pieces together!

Theresa Parry, OTR, CHT, COMT,is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Theresa became a certified orthopedic manual therapist of the upper quadrant through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine in 2015 and is now a faculty member with IAOM. She also serves on the board for the Wisconsin Hand Therapy Association. Theresa is the therapy co-manager at the Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin in Appleton, Wisconsin where she specializes in both conservative and post-operative treatment of orthopedic conditions of upper quadrant.

This course is designed to teach therapists the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and effectively administer treatment to patients suffering with the chronic condition of lymphedema. Participants will learn complete decongestive therapy (CDT), manual lymph drainage (MLD) techniques, compression bandaging, skin care, and appropriate exercises. This course combines various European lymphedema and soft tissue mobilization techniques, integrated with practical clinical oriented treatment techniques to achieve outcomes in the managed care market. At the conclusion of this six day, 62 hour introductory course, participants will be awarded applicable CE hours and full certification as a lymphedema therapist; (CLT). The course awards 62 hours (6.2 CEUs). An additional 18 hours (1.8 CEUs) may be earned with coursework completed at home.

Mike Bond, MS, PT, CLT, CIDNhas been a physical therapist since 1997. He graduated from University of the Pacific (UOP) and has a background in headache pain management, manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release (MFR), and Kinesio Taping in addition to many years’ experience as a treating lymphedema therapist in a variety of settings. He is currently the director of therapy services for a large home health and hospice agency. In addition to treating patients, he supervises the work of numerous staff that have been trained in various lymphedema certification programs. Having a background as a therapist he has in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology related to numerous disorders and how they can interact with and impact the lymphedema client. He also understands the perspective of many who attend this program due to his experience in a variety of practice settings. He is very active in treating, consulting, and teaching about lymphedema wherever and whenever he finds a place for it. He joined the staff at UW-Milwaukee in November 2012 teaching the Comprehensive Lymphedema and Venous Edema Management course and Lymphedema II: The Next Level and Lymphedema: Module III. He is invested in this education due to both personal and professional reasons.

This 2 day course will be a comprehensive introduction to the world of Women’s Health. Women’s Health includes more than just the pelvis, and this course will cover not just issues women are more likely to experience, but also how healthcare providers can address those issues. Pain, incontinence, dysmenorrhea, pregnancy, menopause, and female athlete triad are just some of the issues that will be addressed in this course. Bowel, bladder and sexual health will be addressed in detail, as well as basic assessment and interventions that will be within the scope of practice for participants.

Sarah J. Haag, PT, DPT, WCS, Cert. MDT, RYT graduated from Marquette University in 2002 with a Master’s of Physical Therapy. Sarah has pursued an interest in treating the spine, pelvis with a specialization in women’s and men’s health. Over the past 10 years, Sarah has seized every opportunity available to her in order to further her understanding of the human body, and the various ways it can seem to fall apart in order to sympathetically and efficiently facilitate a return to optimal function. Sarah was awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (CAPP) from the Section on Women’s Health. She went on to get her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Masters of Science in Women’s Health from Rosalind Franklin University in 2008. In 2009 she was awarded a Board Certification as a specialist in women’s health (WCS). Sarah also completed a Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy from the Mckenzie Institute in 2010. Sarah has completed a 200 hour Yoga Instructor Training Program, and is now a Registered Yoga Instructor. Sarah plans to integrate yoga into her rehabilitation programs, as well as teach small, personalized classes.

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Mike Bond, MS, PT, CLT, CIDN has been a physical therapist since 1997. He graduated from University of the Pacific (UOP) and has a background in headache pain management, manual / manipulative therapy, soft tissue mobilization, deep tissue work, injury rehabilitation, myofascial release (MFR), cupping, electro therapies, and elastic taping in addition to many years’ experience as a treating lymphedema therapist in a variety of settings. He is currently the director of therapy services for a cash based business serving predominantly athletes. In addition to treating patients, he supervises the work of numerous staff that have been trained in various manual therapy courses and lymphedema certification programs. Having a background as a therapist he has in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology related to numerous disorders and how they can interact with and impact the painful, dysfunctional and edematous client. He also understands the perspective of many who attend this program due to his experience in a variety of practice settings from acute care to private practice. He is very active in treating, consulting, and teaching about soft tissue dysfunction, edema and lymphedema wherever and whenever he finds a place for it. He joined the staff at UWM in November 2012 teaching the Comprehensive Lymphedema and Venous Edema Management course, Lymphedema 2: The Next Level, Lymphedema 3, Manual Edema Mobilization, MFR, and Deep Tissue Injury Rehab Courses and Dry Needling. He is invested in this education due to both personal and professional reasons.

This course is designed for certified lymphedema therapists who want to acquire more in depth knowledge in specific treatment areas, increase “hands on skills” in these areas, and learn additional treatment skills through group discussions.

Mike Bond, MS, PT, CLT, CIDN,has been a physical therapist since 1997. He graduated from University of the Pacific (UOP) and has a background in headache pain management, manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release (MFR), and Kinesio Taping in addition to many years’ experience as a treating lymphedema therapist in a variety of settings. He is currently the director of therapy services for a large home health and hospice agency. In addition to treating patients, he supervises the work of numerous staff that have been trained in various lymphedema certification programs. Having a background as a therapist he has in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology related to numerous disorders and how they can interact with and impact the lymphedema client. He also understands the perspective of many who attend this program due to his experience in a variety of practice settings. He is very active in treating, consulting, and teaching about lymphedema wherever and whenever he finds a place for it. He joined the staff at UW-Milwaukee in November 2012 teaching the Comprehensive Lymphedema and Venous Edema Management course and Lymphedema II: The Next Level and Lymphedema: Module III. He is invested in this education due to both personal and professional reasons.

This course will define temporomandibular disorders (TMD) related to diagnosis and conservative interventions. The history of TMD and its medical management will be provided. Major types of TMD as defined by “Diagnostic Criteria for TMD”, or DC/TMD will be examined. Relevant anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and biomechanics of the TMJ related to enabling a thorough clinical examination will be reviewed. Examination processes including basic clinical examinations, special tests, imaging, and differential diagnoses will be detailed. This will assist clinicians to better recognize and treat the primary variations of TMD. Options for conservative management will be provided with specific attention to manual interventions. The necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment will be presented. This multidisciplinary approach will include the dental and biopsychosocial aspects that frequently accompany TMD.

Eric Cedor, BA, DPT, ScD, COMT,graduated from Louisiana State University’s School of Allied Health with a master’s degree in physical therapy in 2006. He went on to acquire a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Mississippi. Eric achieved certification in manual therapy of the spine through IAOM-US in conjunction with his acquisition of a doctorate of science degree through the Health Sciences Center at Texas Tech University. He currently maintains an extensive outpatient practice while serving as director at an orthopedic physical therapy clinic in Covington, Louisiana. Eric frequently lectures at both the physical therapy and dental schools within the LSU educational system.

Shoulder dysfunction is a very common occurrence and, in terms of musculoskeletal problems, is the third most common reason for patients to seek healthcare. Occupational and physical therapists are often asked to work with patients who have shoulder problems in many clinical settings. These problems are often complex, however, making them difficult to assess and treat. Shoulder dysfunction is often misdiagnosed which adds to the difficulty. An approach informed by clinical experience and available evidence will set the OT or PT up for success in the clinic.
During this course the following will be discussed:
Day One – Assessment: Basic shoulder anatomy review; overview of recommended assessment strategy; procedure for taking medical and occupational history; evaluation of posture, shoulder musculature and bony prominences, pain, sensation, range of motion and strength; common shoulder diagnosis presentation and performance of special tests; screening for other shoulder-related conditions; hands-on practice; and case study discussion.
Day Two – Intervention: Discussion of common shoulder diagnoses and appropriate treatment techniques, including manual therapy (joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, and others); soft tissue stretches; nerve gliding; physical agent modalities; posture training; therapeutic exercise using range of motion and strengthening; hands-on practice; and case study discussion.

Dana Washburn, MS, OTR/L, has 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist and seven years as an occupational therapy educator. She currently works as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Science & Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Within the Occupational Therapy Program she teaches physical rehabilitation assessment and treatment, use of physical agent modalities, and seminar courses. Her clinical focus is adult physical rehabilitation and she has worked in a variety of practice settings including acute care, sub-acute rehabilitation, home health and outpatient therapy. She has significant clinical expertise in the area of shoulder rehabilitation. She received her MS in occupational therapy from Rush University and is a Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner.

Following an injury, orthopedic surgery or trauma the consequences of longstanding edema are well known. The consequences include: persistent pain, delayed wound healing and the development of fibrotic scar tissue that can restrict motion and impact overall return to function for the patient. Therapists often struggle in helping patients with edema management, despite their best efforts with interventions such as rest, ice, compression and elevation.The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in fluid homeostasis, yet this role has been greatly overlooked. Following an injury, trauma, or orthopedic surgery, persistent edema is often the result of an overloaded lymphatic system. Knowing how to stimulate the lymphatic system to quickly reduce edema can make all the difference to patients for pain reduction, increasing ROM, and return to function. The purpose of this course is to teach the therapist the lymphatic decongestion method of Manual Edema Mobilization (MEM). MEM is a specific treatment method with evidence-based rationale designed to reduce sub-acute and chronic edema. Lecture and hands-on labs will be used to learn the tenets and demonstrate the 5 Key Components of the method. Problem-solving through case study presentations will help participants apply MEM to manage sub-acute and chronic edema as seen in their specific patient populations. This method is not applicable for primary lymphedema or post cancer lymphedema treatment. This 2 day course covers UE and LE, including specific hand, finger, foot and toe management, and allows more time for bandaging compression instruction.

Sandy Heald Sublett, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT, has practiced physical therapy in a variety of settings in 3 states since 1986 and is a senior clinician and program development lead at an orthopedic and sports PT private practice in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. She received her BS in PT from The University of Texas – Southwestern Medical Center, and transitional DPT from St. Ambrose University (Iowa) in 2008. In addition to her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy certification (2009) and being a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (2005), she has passed competencies in vestibular rehabilitation, and held NDT certification. Past teaching experience includes an adjunct faculty position at Clarke University (Dubuque, IA), teaching continuing education courses through the Iowa Physical Therapy Association, serving as a consultant for total contact casting at a wound care center, and community lecturer on multiple topics related to PT. She is a member of the APTA and Orthopedic Section, National Osteoporosis Foundation, and VEDA (Vestibular Disorders Association. Sandy’s special interests range from lower extremity biomechanics to balance and vestibular rehabilitation, but intertwined with these and everything between is a strong reliance on edema management to optimize outcomes. Dr. Sublett looks forward to sharing treatment techniques that will change how clinicians view their abilities to enhance healing and recovery as well as maximize outcomes.