Extensor Tendon Rehabilitation Update: Zones V–VI

Presented by Jeanine Beasley

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Video Runtime: 40 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 V and VI. Included is 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

Course Overview

1. Course Overview

Provides a course overview of extensor tendon rehabilitation for zones V and VI, including the purpose and the learning objectives.

Anatomy, Incidence, and Therapeutic Management

2. Anatomy, Incidence, and Therapeutic Management

This chapter presents the anatomy and incidence for extensor tendon rehabilitation for zones V and VI.

Postoperative Management

3. Postoperative Management

Includes a presentation and comparison of static, dynamic, and ICAM –relative motion protocols. A demonstration of the relative motion yoke orthosis will be included. In addition, utilizing the yoke orthosis for sagittal band injuries will be discussed.

Summary and Conclusions

4. Summary and Conclusions

This chapter will conclude the course with an overall summary and conclusion.