Important Information on How to Register
When registering, please be certain you complete the entire online registration process to ensure you are indeed registered. Upon successfully registering, you will receive a registration confirmation email containing the webinar login information within 15-20 minutes. If you do not receive a confirmation email and have checked your spam folder, you are not registered and need to go back and carefully complete the registration process again.
Pollicization: A Case of Pros and Cons
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET
Duration: One hour
Deadline to register: Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
Presented by: Yvonne Morris, OTR/L, CHT
Moderated by: TBD
Format: Live case presentation and discussion, and Q&A
Registration:
This offering is Free to ASHT members, but registration is required for each live monthly session.
Registration Fee:
Members $0
Non-Members $35
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- By the end of this presentation, the attendee will be able to describe two measurable therapy goals for patients with a pollicized digit.
- By the end of this presentation, the attendee will be able to determine two relevant precautions associated with early post-op therapy treatment following a pollicization.
- By the end of this presentation, the attendee will be able to list three treatment strategies for promotion of tip to tip pinch with the pollicized digit and one other digit.
- By the end of this presentation, the attendee will be able to formulate a therapy treatment protocol outline.
CE Credit:
Attendees earn 1.0 continuing education hours /0.1 CEUs for this session. You will receive access to the session recording and online quiz shortly after the live course. Upon successfully passing the quiz, you will receive your CE certificate.
Pediatric Case Reviews Description:
The Pediatric Case Reviews is a series of monthly live online case presentations of pediatric upper extremity diagnoses. Each month a case will be presented to include a brief description of the diagnosis, objective findings, and therapeutic interventions. The presenter will also discuss their clinical decision-making process and how they navigated any challenges.
Pediatric Case Reviews Project Team: Jenny Dorich, PhD, MBA, OTR/L, CHT; Mary “Peggy” Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT; Yvonne Morris, OTR/L, CHT; Emma Petkofsky, MSOT, OTR/L, CHT; Tara Ruppert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT; Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
More ASHT Pediatric Offerings
ASHT Foundations in Pediatric Hand and Uppers Extremity Rehabilitation
ASHT also offers a virtual pediatrics course entitled “Foundations in Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation.” The course is comprised of 24 on-demand sessions as well as an online course manual. Feel free to explore the course web page for more information on this course offering to further expand your knowledge and skill set.
Pediatric Specialty Day at ASHT Annual Meeting 
Thursday, September 26, 2024
8 am - 4 pm
We are excited to announce the inaugural ASHT Pediatric Specialty Day! Join us on a journey beyond the fundamentals, delving into the intricacies of pediatric hand therapy. This specialized full-day Pre-Conference Institute promises an exploration of unique diagnoses, innovative treatments and the myriad triumphs and challenges inherent in the realm of pediatric hand therapy.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner seeking to deepen your expertise or a newcomer eager to expand your knowledge, ASHT Pediatric Specialty Day is your gateway to a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of pediatric hand therapy.
Embodying the overarching theme of the 2024 meeting, "Integrating Perspectives: Learning, Collaborating and Innovating," this day is designed to foster an environment where professionals can come together to share insights, collaborate on best practices and collectively advance the field. Download the Pediatric Specialty Day Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.
Attendees will be able to register for the 2024 Pediatric Specialty Day as part of their ASHT Annual Meeting registration or as a stand-alone registration. Registration is now open.
For further information or questions regarding the Pediatric Case Reviews offering, contact education@asht.org