Enhancing UE Proprioception: Measurement and Intervention
Strategies (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Kristin Valdes
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from those of standard Medbridge courses.
Proprioception plays a crucial role in motor control and balance, yet many clinicians struggle to effectively measure and intervene in proprioceptive deficits. This webinar will address the clinical gap in understanding how to assess proprioceptive abilities in patients and implement targeted interventions to enhance their functional outcomes. Participants will learn evidence-based techniques for measuring proprioception, alongside practical interventions tailored for various patient populations, including athletes, postoperative rehabilitation clients, and those with neurological conditions.
Learning Outcomes
- Determine proprioception and sensorimotor dysfunction of the upper extremity through quantitative measurement and optimal joint positioning
- Relate the complex components of proprioception to the functional consequences of impaired sensorimotor processing
- Execute specific proprioception intervention protocols during upper extremity rehabilitation to improve motor outcomes
- Modify evidence-based proprioception protocols to account for patient-specific variables, including age-related changes and acuity levels, to maximize functional motor recovery
Meet your instructor
Kristin Valdes
Kristin Valdes was previously the owner of Hand Works Therapy in Sarasota, Florida, and was in private practice for more than 30 years. Currently, she is a full professor at Touro University in Henderson, Nevada. Her clinical expertise includes treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder; splinting; and arthritis. Dr.…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Proprioceptive Components and Their Role in Upper Extremity Function
This chapter will cover how the brain integrates visual, vestibular, and sensory feedback to accurately position the upper extremity for functional object interaction. We will also examine how factors such as scarring, immobilization, pain, and aging can diminish proprioceptive accuracy and adversely affect overall performance.
2. Measuring Proprioception Acuity
This chapter outlines specific joint angles for position sense testing at the shoulder, elbow, and wrist to ensure standardized clinical measurement. Additionally, participants will learn to implement innovative assessment techniques using laser pointers to enhance the accuracy of proprioceptive testing.
3. Interventions to Improve Proprioceptive Acuity
Bridge the gap between assessment and recovery with targeted proprioceptive interventions. This chapter demonstrates specific protocols for the shoulder, elbow, and wrist that are designed to refine joint position sense and improve motor outcomes. Focus will be placed on evidence-based techniques that can be immediately integrated into your upper extremity rehabilitation programs.
4. Question and Answer Session
This chapter is a viewer-submitted question and answer session facilitated by the instructor, Kristin Valdes.
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