Pre conference workshops

Date: Wednesday 30th August
Time: 9.00am – 11.00am | 12.00pm – 2.00pm | 3.00pm – 5.00pm (the same workshop will be run three times)
Location: Animal Research Centre, Christchurch Hospital
Cost: $100.00 (this includes a workbook)

You will be able to register to attend as part of the conference registration process

A detailed understanding of the structure and function of the upper limb provides an important basis for examination and management in hand therapy. In this 2-hour workshop we will explore the clinically relevant anatomy of the upper limb, using a variety of resources including prosections, plastinated specimens/slices, bones and models.

Learning objectives

• Describe the course of the major peripheral nerves of the brachial plexus in the arm and forearm, and understand the sites where they are vulnerable to injury/compression
• Describe the anatomy and function of the bones and joints of the upper limb including key ligaments and intra-articular structures
• Revise the anatomy of muscles of the upper limb, and discuss their actions and innervation
• Discuss the anatomical relationships between the musculoskeletal and neurovascular structures in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, in the context of their function.

Each workshop is limited to 25 people

Date: Wednesday 30th August
Time: 12.00pm – 4.30pm
Location: Rydges Latimer Square, Christchurch
Cost: $179 including GST (fantastic lunch and afternoon tea included)

Teachings across 4 hours:

• Low profile radial nerve palsy orthosis - mobilisation
• Static progressive wrist flexion / extension orthosis - mobilisation
• Thumb Orthosis using Orficast More

Limited to the first 26 people registered