"I totally loved it. I really appreciate learning the review of the muscles, ligaments and the joints and all the self study sections. Thank you for an excellent tool for the thumb and CMC arthritis. It was a very good learning experience and I will share it with the therapists I work with. I am the only OTR/L,CHT working with 9 PT's! I think they will love it too!"
- Mary Douglas, OTR/L, CHT, 25 yrs. experience
Thumb Mechanics: Linking Anatomy & Treatment of CMC Osteoarthritis Part I & Part II SET
23 credit hours
Price: $387.00
by Judy C. Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA
This two-part DVD/CD Self-Study Module provides an in-depth examination of thumb structures that influence movement and links this knowledge to understanding the pathomechanics, evaluation, and non-operative treatment of thumb CMC osteoarthritis.
In-depth 6+ hour lecture on the thumb with rich visuals
Video demonstrations of thumb examinations and splint construction
NOTE: This course is divided into 2 parts with each part containing a DVD and a CD. Each part may be purchased individually or together depending on your particular continuing education needs. We strongly recommend Part I be completed before reviewing Part II.
Experience Level - Intermediate/Advanced
Content
Part I
Anatomical and movement terminology
Joint structure, ligaments, motions, and measurements
Muscle anatomy, primary and secondary movement
CMC osteoarthritis:
Incidence, symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis, and x-ray stages
Diagnostic tests, symptomatic stages, and clinical examination
11 hours credit
Part I ONLY PRICE: $247.00
Part II
Non-operative treatment of CMC osteoarthritis
Physician treatment
Therapy treatment, exercise, ADL, splinting
8 splint demonstrations:
CMC splint with four variations
2 MP joint splints
2 IP joint splints
12 hours credit
Part II ONLY PRICE: $263.00
Unique Pricing: Up to 5 individuals can get credit from one DVD/CD Module
How many individuals can get credit from one DVD/CD module?
Credit for one individual is complimentary with purchase of DVD/CD Self-Study Module.
4 others may pay an additional fee each to take the online exam using serial number on same DVD/CD Self-Study Module.
What is the cost of an additional exam?
Part I exam is US $220.00
Part II exam is US $240.00
Do I have to purchase exams for both parts?
No, you can purchase the exam for Part I separately from the exam for Part II.
When can I purchase the additional exam?
When you purchase the DVD/CD Self-Study Module or any other time.
When and how often can I take the exam?
You may take the exam any time after purchase of DVD/CD Self-Study Module or additional exam and as many times as needed until you pass.
How do I get my certificate of completion?
Certificate available to print upon successful completion of exam.
Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives - Part l
Upon review of the video, completion of the self-study exercises, and review of the self-study questions, the learner will be able to:
Write an accurate written description of any location on the thumb.
Demonstrate the correct maneuvers to test the proper & accessory collateral ligaments and the volar plate of the thumb interphalangeal joint.
Demonstrate the correct maneuvers to test the proper & accessory collateral ligaments, the volar plate, and the dorsal capsule of the metacarpophalangeal joint.
Discuss the observed synergistic motions of the thumb.
Demonstrate the correct maneuvers to test dorsal and radial subluxation of the thumb CMC joint.
Demonstrate use of movement terminology to correctly describe movements of the thumb.
List all muscles of the thumb and identify which motions are primary and which are secondary at each joint.
Identify thumb CMC joint space, joint subluxation/dislocation, articular status and the presence of sclerosis, calcification, and/or osteophytes on a thumb CMC joint x-ray.
Examine the three joints of the thumb to determine if joint instability is present at any of the joint/s.
Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives - Part II
Upon review of the video, completion of the self-study exercises, and review of the self-study questions, the learner will be able to:
Instruct a patient with thumb CMC osteoarthritis in appropriate individualized exercises.
List four factors which influence the design of a thumb CMC splint for osteoarthritis.
Identify the dominant direction of subluxation for the thumb CMC joint, and list the appropriate splint design for each of 5 patients.
Describe five pathological postures of the thumb and assign an appropriate CMC joint splint design for each posture.
Describe three MP joint deformities commonly seen with CMC osteoarthritis and describe how each posture mechanically influences the CMC joint.
Identify two thumb IP joint deformities and list how these IP joint positions influence the thumb CMC joint.
Demonstrate construction of a thumb CMC immobilization splint for dorsal subluxation of the CMC joint which meets the criteria for fit and construction outlined in the module.
Demonstrate construction of a thumb CMC immobilization splint for dorsal subluxation of the CMC joint with a dorsal block for the MP joint which meets the criteria for fit and construction outlined in the module.
Demonstrate construction of a thumb CMC and MP immobilization splint for dorsal subluxation of the CMC joint which meets the criteria for fit and construction outlined in the module.
Demonstrate construction of a thumb CMC immobilization splint for radial subluxation of the CMC joint which meets the criteria for fit and construction outlined in the module.
Demonstrate construction of a thumb CMC immobilization/MP radial deviation restriction splint which meets the criteria for fit and construction outlined in the module.
Demonstrate construction of a thumb MP joint extension restriction splint which meets the criteria for fit and construction outlined in the module.
Demonstrate construction of thumb MP immobilization splint for MP joint volar subluxation which meets the criteria for fit and construction outlined in the module.
Demonstrate construction of a thumb IP radial deviation restriction splint which meets the criteria for fit and construction outlined in the module.
Demonstrate construction of a thumb IP extension restriction splint which meets the criteria for fit and construction outlined in the module.
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