ADVANCED UPPER EXTREMITY COMPLEX CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (2 Days): Toronto

May 25-26, 2024

Instructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT, FCAMT

• Member of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
• Member of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists
• Credentialed with The McKenzie Institute International

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this 2-day program, the physical therapist will be confident in applying evidence-based clinical assessment skills for the diagnosis and classification of individuals presenting with various common acute, sub-acute or persistent upper extremity pain syndromes.

(E.g. persistent subacromial sensitivity,  capsultis (frozen shoulder), lateral epicondylalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, MCP OA, etc.)

Physical Therapists will also be able to confidently identify several potential contributing factors to persistent pain and dysfunction at the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand complex.

Upon determining the diagnosis, classification and the potential contributing factors, physical therapists will be able to administer the most effective treatment / management options including specific exercise / movement prescription, manual therapies, neural mobilizations and taping.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE

• This program is restricted to Registered Physical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada, or PT students awaiting licensing.
• There are NO prerequisites for this program
• Prior completion of previous APTEI shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand courses is optional, but NOT compulsory

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

Tax Receipts provided on course date / $50.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date