Repetitive
Stress Injuries of the Upper Extremity
Course
Goals:
This
course is intended to instruct the student of the latest
information regarding repetitive stress injuries of the
upper extremity and the components of treatment, with
special emphasis on exercise management strategies and
program design.
Student
Objectives:
At
the end of this course the student will be able to:
1.
Define repetitive stress injury and identify
terminology associated with repetitive stress injuries
2.
Identify common characteristics of repetitive
stress injuries
3.
Identify the anatomical structures of the upper
quadrant and explain why these structures should be
viewed as a kinetic chain
4.
Identify the four anatomical units of the upper
extremity
5.
Identify the four curvatures of the spine
6.
Identify the bone structure, range of motion, and
primary nerves of each of the anatomical units
7.
Identify the importance of posture for efficient
and functional anatomical alignment.
8.
Identify the characteristics of good posture.
9.
Define epidemiology and the relationship of
epidemiology to repetitive stress conditions.
10.
List the three components of the epidemiological
triangle as it relates to repetitive stress
11.
List the agent risk factors that are associated
with an increased incidence of RSI
12.
Identify ergonomic factors for driving and
sleeping.
13.
Identify signs and symptoms of RSI
14.
List signs and symptoms of inflammation
15.
Identify the two principles in the treatment of
established pain syndrome
16.
Identify how to use a modified pain scale.
17.
Identify the four components of optimal healing
18.
Identify the factors associated with the
mechanics of an injury
19.
Identify the techniques for determining the
status of an injury (S.I.N.S.S.).
20.
Identify the techniques for maximizing the
potential for tissue repair.
21.
Identify strategies for restoring function
22.
List noninvasive, less invasive, and invasive
treatment options for RSIs
23.
Identify five modalities used in the treatment of
RSI
24.
List six examples of adaptive aids that can be
used to reduce repetitive stress.
25.
Identify the benefit of splinting in the
treatment of RSIs.
26.
Identify common medications used in the treatment
of RSIs.
27.
Identify steps to manage acute phase injuries
28.
Identify steps to manage the intermediate and
advanced phase of tissue healing
29.
Identify the importance of a multi-disciplinary
approach to the prevention and treatment of RSIs
30.
Identify the types of tissues involved in RSIs.
31.
Identify the common RSIs associated with the four
anatomical units of the upper body.
32.
Identify common RSIs of the upper extremity,
their associated causes, and management and prevention
strategies for each
33.
Identify the role of exercise in the management
of RSI
34.
Identify the components of an exercise program
for a client recovering from an RSI
35.
Identify key stretching and ROM exercises used in
the management of RSIs for the shoulder girdle,
thoracic-sternum, forearm, trunk, and hamstrings.
36.
Identify key strengthening exercises used in the
management of RSIs for the trunk, shoulder girdle,
forearm, wrist, and hand
37.
Identify specific exercises that are used in the
treatment and prevention of common RSIs of the upper
extremity.
38.
Define ergonomics.
39.
Identify factors that place the office worker,
the factory worker and the heavy construction worker at
risk for RSIs.
40.
Identify exercise and ergonomic strategies for
the office worker, the factory worker and the heavy
construction worker.
41.
Identify strategies to assist clients to achieve
desired health behaviors.
42.
Identify ten Client Education Activities to
promote positive health behaviors.
43.
Identify appropriate medical and health screening
procedures.
44.
Identify methods used to monitor the design and
progression of exercise.
45.
Identify the criteria for termination of or
contraindications to exercise.
