Northern Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Associates physical therapists, including Tim Dunlop, Melissa Payne Wagner, Aaron Nevdal, Kristin (Hermann) Christian, Melissa Beck, Rachel LeClercq, and Byron Cann attended Power Hour in Rockford, Illinois. Power Hour is a continuing education opportunity which is sponsored by Rockford Orthopedic Associates. The topics reviewed included anatomy of the upper extremity cadaver with an emphasis on the hand and elbow.
Dr. Brian Bear, MD reviewed anatomy of the hand and implications for the physical therapist in treatment of post-operative procedures of the hand, including MCP silicone implants commonly used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr. Edric Schwartz, MD reviewed anatomy of the wrist and hand and implications for the physical therapist in treatment of post-operative procedures of the wrist, including carpal tunnel releases and flexor tendon repairs commonly used for treatment of numbness and tingling in the hand and traumatic injury to the flexor mechanism of the finger, respectively.
Dr. Kenneth Korcek, MD reviewed anatomy of the elbow and forearm and implications for the physical therapist in treatment of post-operative procedures of the elbow, including diagnoses lateral epicondylitis, cubital tunnel syndrome, and biceps tendon rupture.
The physical therapists of Northern Rehab commonly treat these conditions reviewed at Power Hour. You can learn more by contacting one of their clinics in DeKalb, Rochelle, or Genoa, or call 815-756-8524, or visit them at northernrehabpt.com.
