Extensor Tendon Rehabilitation Update: Zones III–IV

Presented by Jeanine Beasley

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Video Runtime: 33 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 28 Minutes

This course provides an update on the current evidence for therapeutic management of extensor tendon injuries and conditions in zones III and IV. It includes a review of the anatomy, as well as conservative and postoperative treatment interventions. Demonstrations of specific orthoses will be included. This course is designed for the intermediate occupational therapist, physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, and certified occupational therapy assistant with experience in hand conditions.

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Jeanine Beasley

Jeanine Beasley, EdD, OTRL, CHT, FAOTA is a full professor at Grand Valley State University’s Occupational Science and Therapy Department and is the Coordinator of the Occupational Therapy Hybrid Program in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is a frequent guest lecturer and has spoken in 19 states and 7 countries. She has authored…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Introduction

1. Introduction

This chapter provides a course overview of extensor tendon rehabilitation for zones III and IV, including the purpose, learning objectives, incidence of the condition, and the anatomy.

Treatment

2. Treatment

This chapter presents the therapeutic treatment interventions for zone III and IV extensor tendon injuries, including conservative and postoperative treatment interventions. Demonstrations of specific orthoses will be included.

TIII–TIV and Lateral Alignment Issues

3. TIII–TIV and Lateral Alignment Issues

This chapter presents the therapeutic treatment interventions for zone TIII and TIV extensor tendon injuries, including conservative and postoperative treatment interventions.

Summary and Conclusions

4. Summary and Conclusions

This chapter provides an overview of extensor tendon rehabilitation for zones III and IV, including the purpose, learning objectives, incidence of the condition, cause, classification, and the anatomy.