Management for Common Conditions of the Upper Extremity

Location:
Froedtert – Mequon Health Center
11430 N. Port Washington Road
Mequon, WI 53092

Date: October 17-18, 2026

Register Now: $599

Register early, enrollment is limited!

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: Lab attire that allows for the ability to assess and treat the upper extremity, 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: 16 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.

Schedule:
DAY 1

• 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

• 1:00-4:00 p.m. – Shoulder Intervention (Exercise/Manual)
• 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Round Robin I, Wrap up, Discussion, Q&A

DAY 2

• 8:00-9:00 a.m. – Round Robin II
• 9:00a.m.-Noon – Elbow Examination and Intervention

LUNCH

• 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

Limited seats available!

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.

Please contact physicaltherapy@bellincollege.edu, or Ann at (920) 433-6628 with any questions.