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Les problématiques courantes en thérapie de la main en clinique privée

par Peter Korkmaz, erg (96-05) et CHT

Common Issues in Hand Therapy in Private Clinic
by Peter Korkmaz, OT (96-05) and CHT
Date: To be announced
Location: Clinique Physiothérapie Boisbriand
Address and contact: 5055 rue Ambroise-Lafortune, Boisbriand, J7H 0A4
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Peter Korkmaz, occupational therapist, graduated from McGill University in 1996. He began his career in the southern United States and obtained his Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification from the HTCC in 2001. This internationally renowned association attests to the highest competence in the field of hand therapy. In 2007, he returned to Quebec and acquired Clinique Physiothérapie Boisbriand, where he developed an interest in sports hand injuries within his occupational therapy department.

In Quebec and in the hand therapy practice community, he is known for his biomechanical approach and rigorous clinical reasoning process. Peter Korkmaz has had the honor of presenting at several conferences for associations such as the Quebec Association of Sports Medicine, the Association of Physiatrists of Quebec, and the Association of Plastic Surgery Specialists.

Peter Korkmaz is pleased to present his basic-intermediate level course on common issues in hand therapy in private clinic. Over the course of two training days, you will learn to fabricate 9 orthoses for the various conditions frequently encountered in private clinic.

Course Objectives:

  1. Distinguish between CMC arthritis and STT arthritis to choose the appropriate treatment plan for the condition.
  2. Differentiate between De Quervain’s tenosynovitis and intersection syndrome to choose the appropriate treatment plan for the condition.
  3. Understand the different causes of PIP restriction (intrinsic, extrinsic, capsular) to apply the best treatment plan.
  4. Be able to assess and treat skier’s thumb.
  5. Be able to assess and treat trigger thumb and trigger finger.
  6. Be able to fabricate a splint for mallet finger and understand the immobilization of PIP in this condition.

The following conditions will be covered in the training:

  • CMC arthritis vs. STT arthritis
  • De Quervain’s tendinitis vs. intersection syndrome
  • Finger arthritis: Heberden’s nodes and Bouchard’s nodes
  • PIP flexion contracture
  • Skier’s thumb
  • Trigger thumb
  • Trigger finger
  • Mallet finger

The course will include a theoretical learning component accompanied by practical sessions (laboratory component), where we will practice the application of provocative tests as well as the fabrication of the following 9 orthoses:

  1. Short CMC spica orthosis
  2. Short MCP spica orthosis
  3. Long spica orthosis
  4. Orficast mallet finger orthosis without PIP immobilization
  5. Orficast mallet finger orthosis with PIP immobilization
  6. Static progressive three-point supportive gutter splint in Aquaplast for PIP flexion contracture
  7. Orficast thumb trigger orthosis
  8. Orficast finger trigger orthosis
  9. Aquaplast finger trigger orthosis (palmar orthosis)


 Informations concernant la formation :

Limited Places

Price

12-14 participants

$725 Early registration before August 1, 2023

  • $775 Early registration before September 1, 2023
  • $825 Regular price The price includes lunch during the 2-day training, as well as coffee and snacks.

COMMON ISSUES IN HAND THERAPY IN PRIVATE PRACTISE

COURSE OUTLINE

DAY 1

CMC or STT Arthritis

Theoretical Component:

  • Presentation and clinical evaluation of the condition
  • Different stages of arthritis and clinical signs
  • Joint protection techniques and assistive devices
  • Dynamic stabilization program: strengthening
  • Laboratory Component:
  • Surface anatomy and clinical examination
  • Specific provocative tests
  • Pain self-management using manual therapy principles
  • Orthosis fabrication: Short spica
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  • De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis or Intersection Syndrome
  • Theoretical Component:
  • Presentation and evaluation of the condition: differential diagnoses
  • Exercise and stretching program
  • Laboratory Component:
  • Palpation and clinical examination
  • Specific provocative tests
  • Orthosis fabrication: Long spica
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  • Thumb UCL (Skier’s Thumb) Sprain
  • Theoretical Component:
  • Presentation and clinical evaluation
  • Conservative or surgical treatment
  • ROM program
  • Laboratory Component:
  • Clinical assessment of the ulnar collateral ligament (ACL-PCL)
  • Orthosis fabrication: Short spica
  •  
  • Trigger Thumb
  • Theoretical Component:
  • Evaluation and treatment
  • Laboratory Component:
  • Fabrication of orthosis for trigger thumb
  •  

DAY 2

Finger Sprains, Dislocations, and PIP Flexion Contracture

Theoretical Component:

  • Clinical presentation
  • Identify and treat the different causes of PIP flexion contracture Laboratory Component:
  • Evaluation: clinical examination
  • Fabrication of static progressive three-point supportive gutter splint in Aquaplast for PIP flexion contracture

  • Finger Arthritis
  • Theoretical Component:
  • Clinical presentation: Heberden’s nodes and Bouchard’s nodes
  • Evaluation and treatment

  • Mallet Finger
  • Theoretical Component:
  • Clinical presentation
  • Conservative treatment
  • Surgical treatment Laboratory Component:
  • Fabrication of Orficast orthosis without PIP immobilization
  • Fabrication of orthosis with PIP immobilization to prevent secondary swan neck deformity

  • Trigger Finger
  • Theoretical Component:
  • Clinical presentation
  • Causes and risk factors
  • Conservative treatment
  • Laboratory Component:
  • Clinical evaluation to determe appropiate immobilization
  • Fabrication of orthoses for trigger finger
    • Palmar orthosis
    • MCP ring orthosis

We hope to see many of you there and look forward to exchanging ideas with you!