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Restoring Function: Managing Advanced JIA-Related Hand Stiffness
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET
Duration: One hour
Deadline to register: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Presented by: Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT, MSHA
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:
- Identify common clinical signs and symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis affecting the upper extremity
- Describe the impact of delayed JIA diagnosis and treatment on joint integrity, soft tissue health, and functional outcomes
- Apply principles of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, orthotic intervention, and activity modification to support functional recovery for patients with JIA
- Integrate patient-centered and interdisciplinary approaches to optimize long-term upper extremity function and participation in daily activities
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.
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.
For further information or questions regarding the Pediatric Case Reviews offering, contact education@asht.org