2020 January UE Institute – Clinical Mechanics of the Hand and Wrist

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Presenter:
Jodi Moore, OTD, OTL, CHT

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will:

  1. Identify the anatomical hand and wrist structures
  2. Determine the functional plane of motion of each joint and the structures responsible for providing joint stability
  3. Identify differences between intrinsic and extrinsic musculature of the hand
  4. Identify each of the carpal bones and the functional planes of wrist motion
  5. Identify wrist instability patterns and the structures responsible
  6. Identify the forearm flexor and extensor muscles and the actions of each

Duration:  One hour

CE Credit: 1 continuing education hour, or 0.1 CEU

Required Readings:

Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity (6th ed.). Skirven, T. M., Osterman, A. L., Fedorczyk, J. M., Amadio, P. C. (Eds.). (2011). Philadelphia, PA: Mosby. ISBN: 978-0-323-05602-1

  • Review Chapters 1 and 2
  • View Video 2-1:  Wrist anatomy and surgical exposure

Note:  The video is online content. When you access the book, “Rehabilitation of the Hand,” information on how to access the videos is located inside the cover.

Fundamentals of Hand Therapy (2nd ed.). Mosby. Cooper, C. (Ed.). (2014). St. Louis, MO.

  • Review Chapters 1 and 2