The
Hand: Fundamentals of Therapy: Module 1
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.
List 11 things to assess visually during a hand
evaluation
2.
Describe the 3 phases of wound healing
3.
Describe 3 treatment goals during the inflammatory phase
of wound healing
4.
Describe 4 uses of Coban wrap in hand therapy
5.
Describe the 2 most important biomechanics pulleys of
the hand
6.
Identify the 5 zones of flexor tendon repair
7.
Describe 4 aims of therapy for a patient with a flexor
tendon repair
8.
Describe a treatment protocol for a postoperative flexor
tendon repair
9.
List 4 early signs of synovitis
10.
Describe the 6 dorsal compartments of the hand and the
musculature associated with each compartment
11.
Describe the 9 zones of extensor tendon injury
12.
Describe a treatment protocol for a postoperative
extensor tendon repair
13.
Identify the 3 layers of connective tissue surrounding
nerve fibers
14.
Identify 3 levels of nerve injury
15.
Identify 5 factors affecting nerve regeneration
16.
Identify the muscles affected in a low and high median
nerve lesion.
17.
Identify the muscles affected in a low and high ulnar
nerve lesion.
18.
Identify the muscles affected in a radial nerve lesion.
19.
Describe a treatment plan for a postoperative tendon
transfer for median, ulnar and radial nerve lesions.
20.
Describe 3 causes of nerve compression
21.
Describe the contents of the carpal tunnel
22.
Describe a treatment program for a postoperative median
nerve decompression.
23.
List 3 syndromes resulting from medial nerve compression
24.
Describe a treatment program for a postoperative ulnar
nerve decompression
25.
List 2 syndromes that can be present with radial nerve
compression.
