Wrist Course

Assessment and Management of the Wrist Course

The ‘Wrist Course’ will provide those working in hand therapy with the detailed knowledge and clinical skills to comprehensively examine and diagnose cases of wrist pain and injury.

This popular course will soon be available as both a 2-day in person event and as an ‘on demand’ online course.

Both courses include a comprehensive review of the applied anatomy and biomechanics of the wrist and carpals, including X-ray analysis.

Wrist anatomy, surface anatomy, objective and special wrist tests are taught in a practical, engaging and interactive way in the face-to-face course to ensure ready-to-go competency on Monday morning. The online course has the benefit of close up videos demonstrating palpation and the handling for the objective examination and special tests.

The course includes the management of postoperative conditions, fractures, tendinopathies and other common conditions, exercise rehabilitation and taping.

Wrist Course Event

9-10 May 2025, Melbourne

Please join us for the Assessment and Management of the Wrist Course event for 2025. Presented by Karen Fitt and Paul Fitz-Patrick.

Date: 9-10 May 2025

Time: 9am-5pm both days

Venue: OPC Health 26-32 Clayton Road, Clayton VIC 3168

Cost: Includes catering for 2 days and 150 page manual:

$250 + GST Current & past participants of ECFHT
$350 + GST ECFHT mentors & work colleagues
$450 + GST Everyone else

Places are limited. See below for prerequisites and learning outcomes.

Course registration

Please complete the form to register for the Wrist Course.
You will be contacted for payment to complete the process.

Wrist Course On Demand

The renowned Assessment and Management of the Wrist Course will soon be available online (1 March 2025).

The Wrist Course On Demand provides 30 day access to:

Comprehensive, straightforward review of wrist anatomy and biomechanics.
Lectures and close-up videos including wrist palpation of bony landmarks and how to assess muscles and tendons and the handling for special tests.
Lectures on ligament injuries, fractures, common conditions and chronic wrist pain.
Practical taping technique videos.

Cost: $280 + GST

Manual: $80 + GST (optional 150 page hardcopy reference manual)

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Learning outcomes

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the applied anatomy, biomechanics and pathophysiology of the carpals and wrist complex, including the distal radioulnar joint.
Describe the pathology seen in acute and chronic wrist injuries including wrist fractures, wrist instability, joint degeneration, tendinopathies, neuropathies, and other disorders affecting the wrist.
Analyse and interpret information gained from referral, assessment, medical investigations (e.g. X- ray) and patient interview.
Demonstrate the ability to palpate carpals, joints ligaments, tendons and muscles of the wrist & forearm.
Demonstrate and describe a thorough understanding of a variety of special tests pursuant to the diagnosis of wrist pain
Develop and describe intervention strategies for clients with a wrist injury supported with sound clinical reasoning and current literature
Select and implement appropriate intervention strategies while clinically reasoning what effect such interventions will have on the patient's level of function throughout the treatment process.
Gain knowledge of a wide range of suitable evidence based intervention options available to broaden and enhance clinical problem solving relevant to the wrist.
Understand when referral to other health care professionals is appropriate and refer accordingly based on the presenting symptoms.

Prerequisites

This course is available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
A fundamental level of ability to manage basic wrist conditions will be assumed.