Management for Common Conditions of the Upper Extremity
October 17-18
Location:
Froedtert – Mequon Health Center
11430 N. Port Washington Road
Mequon, WI 53092
Cost: $599
Contact Hours: 16 hours
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Course Description
It is not lost on you that it is common to treat individuals with common upper extremity conditions such as rotator cuff related shoulder pain, shoulder laxity, and tendinopathies at the elbow and wrist, but are you following a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach? The goal of this lab-based course is to review evidence-based evaluative and treatment techniques that can be utilized for those presenting with common conditions of the upper extremity.
Learners will learn how to differentiate the pain mechanisms involved with these conditions as well as determine if the cervical spine is contributing to upper extremity symptoms. The course will focus on an evaluation and intervention approach grounded in a biopsychosocial and signs and symptoms reasoning model using manual therapy and exercise to empower people to reach their goals.
Appropriate Dress: Please wear lab attire that allows for assessment and treatment of the neck and thoracic spine.
Objectives
At the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize signs and symptoms of common upper extremity disorders.
- Demonstrate assessment strategies for common upper extremity disorders.
- Apply evidence-informed treatment strategies for common upper extremity disorders.
- Synthesize clinical information to guide clinical reasoning when treating a person with upper extremity conditions.
Contact Hours and CEUs
Participants will earn 16 contact hours.
Note: Participants will be responsible for submitting proof of attendance for CEU verification. Bellin College has CEU approval for this course for 16 hours.
Course Schedule
This two-day lab course includes hands-on instruction, clinical reasoning activities, and practical application of evidence-informed techniques.
7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00-9:00 a.m. Clinical Reasoning Overview
9:00a.m.-Noon Shoulder Examination and Intervention
LUNCH BREAK
1:00-4:00 p.m. Shoulder Intervention (Exercise/Manual)
4:00-5:00 p.m. Round Robin I, Wrap up, Discussion, Q&A
8:00-9:00 a.m. Round Robin II
9:00a.m.-Noon Elbow Examination and Intervention
LUNCH BREAK
1:00-4:00 p.m. Wrist/Hand Examination and Intervention
4:00-5:00 p.m. Round Robin III, Wrap up, Discussion
Course Instructors
Joe Kucksdorf, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT and Erik Gregersen, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Registration
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Management for Common Conditions of the Upper Extremity – Wisconsin October 2026 Registration:
Cancellation policy – participants who cancel their registration a minimum of 30 days prior to the event are eligible for a full refund of fees paid. Cancellation requests less than 30 days prior will not be eligible for a refund.
Questions?
Contact us for more information about this course, registration, or other continuing education opportunities.
For additional questions, contact physicaltherapy@bellincollege.edu or Ann at (920) 433-6628.