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Repetitive Stress Injuries: Effective, Non-invasive Approaches to Treatement and Prevention Techniques

PROGRAM DETAILS

The terms "repetitive stress injury", "repetitive motion disorder" and "cumulative trauma disorder" are just some of the terms used to refer to disorders associated with the overloading of particular muscle groups from repeated use or the maintenance of constrained postures. The terms apply to several disorders that are commonly work-related such as carpal tunnel syndrome and other entrapment neuropathies, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, epicondylitis, bursitis and more. These conditions typically develop over periods of weeks, months or years and can cause pain, swelling, decreased motion and strength and muscle fatigue. Repetitive motions and strained postures may be required in a variety of occupations and, without treatment, can cause chronic pain syndromes and even permanent disability. These disorders now account for a large proportion of worker compensation cases and lost work days.

In this one-day, hands-on seminar, attendees will learn how to most effectively treat upper extremity repetitive stress injuries. With over 28 years of experience, Theresa A. Huber, OTR, RMT, NMT, will share with attendees her wealth of knowledge in occupational therapy, muscle energy techniques, work evaluation and ergonomics. Utilizing a mixture of therapeutic methods, the instructor combines the most effective means of working with the various types of repetitive motion injuries to not only relieve pain, but also prevent re-injury. Theresa will walk participants through identifying the risk factors for re-injury, providing therapeutic interventions specific to the client's needs, and educating clients and employers on making reasonable accommodations. Attendees will benefit from relevant and applicable discussion topics as well as the hands-on implementation of assessment and treatment strategies in multiple laboratory sessions.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Develop specific treatment plans by adapting therapeutic interventions to symptoms and job requirements
• Identify risk factors, pathology and effective interventions for distinct repetitive strain disorders
• Explore the benefits of the Electro-Therapeutic Point Stimulation (ETPS) device
• Examine critical physical demands in specific occupations and discuss prevention, treatment and the "Return to Work" process
• Identify reasonable accommodations, such as job modifications and ergonomic interventions
• Apply unique combinations of therapy including: connective tissue mobilization, myofascial release, reciprocal inhibition and more
• Discuss the prevalence of Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs), and identify who is most at risk for developing one
• Identify the common symptoms of RSIs
• Become familiar with the ICD-9 codes of musculoskeletal disorders related to RSIs
• Describe effective RSI-prevention strategies
• Identify the physical demands and risk factors specific to clients' occupations
• Determine the reasonable accommodations and job modifications necessary for clients to safely return to work
• Recommend ergonomic modifications for clients' work stations
• Compare various treatment modalities for effectiveness with each condition
• Apply therapeutic interventions for pain relief in hands-on learning sessions, including: identification of trigger points, connective tissue releases, muscle energy techniques, stretching exercises and more
• Discover effective stretching and home programs to offer your clients for optimal rehabilitation

What You Should Bring: Participants are asked to bring a massage table or mat, pillows, bolsters, and non-oily lotion (ex. Biotone deep tissue lotion). Because this is a hands-on seminar, please dress comfortably in exercise clothing and sports undergarments.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Theresa A. Huber, OTR, RMT, NMT, has been a practicing occupational therapist since earning her degree from Colorado State University 28 years ago. She is registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as well as with the state of Colorado. In 1989, she completed a 500-hour curriculum of massage therapy at Health Matters Massage Therapy School (now Mesilla Valley School of Therapeutic Arts) and became certified by the NCBTMB in 1992. Theresa also became a Certified Work Capacity Evaluator in 1988 and received certification of Strength Testing Evaluation for Work Fitness and Disability by the American Disability Evaluation and Rehabilitation Institute in 1987. In addition, she has been a certified Trager Practitioner for 16 years and earned her certification as a Neuromuscular Therapist by the International Academy of NMT, Judith Walker Method, in 1992. Theresa has also studied Medical Aroma Therapy extensively over the past 15 years and often incorporates it into her treatment protocols.

With a professional focus in pain solutions, work hardening, work simulation and job analysis, Theresa has lectured on the topics of pain syndromes and treatment, adaptive equipment, cumulative trauma disorders and various other topics since 1985. She recently co-authored an article in Occupational Therapy International which highlights her unique treatment protocol. As evidenced by her array of certifications and educational pursuits, Theresa is relentless in her endeavors to expand her knowledge in traditional and non-traditional methods of rehabilitation, as well as multi-disciplinary practices, in order to provide the greatest benefit to her clients. She is truly driven by a passion to help empower her clients and has dedicated her life to the restoration of function.

TESTIMONIALS:

"Theresa has learned to integrate many complementary methods into her OT skills for new ways to help people in pain. Through her mastery of many subjects, she confidently and enthusiastically teaches others. Wonderful speaker and presentation!" - A. Sanders RNC, WHNP, CHTP, HN-BC, El Paso, Texas
 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Industrial/Occupational Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC)
• Massage Therapists
• Occupational Health Nurses
• Employee Health Nurses
• Rehab Nurses
• Worker's Comp Nurse Case Managers
• Nurse Practitioners
• Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS)
• Exercise Physiologists
• Certified Personal Trainers

CREDITS

SEMINAR CLASS TIME:

Seminar Check-in:  7:30 AM    Seminar Class 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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Seminar Summary:

Treat repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel, epicondylitis, etc) more effectively by combining elements of occupational and physical therapy, muscle energy techniques, modalities, work evaluation, ergonomics, and more. (see full course description)

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