Orthotic Management for Peripheral Nerve Injuries of the Upper Extremity
Presented by Jeanine Beasley
Meet your instructor
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…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Orthotics for Ulnar Nerve Injuries
This chapter will review the anatomy of the ulnar nerve, as well as common injuries and compression sites. Orthoses for this condition will also be fabricated and reviewed.
2. Orthotics for Median Nerve Injuries
This chapter will review the anatomy of the median nerve, as well as the common injuries and compression sites. Identification of Pronator Syndrome, Anterior Interosseous Syndrome, Median Nerve Laceration, and Carpal Tunnel syndrome will be presented. Orthoses for these condition will also be reviewed.
3. Orthotics for Radial Nerve Injuries
This chapter will review the anatomy of the radial nerve, as well as common injuries and compression sites. Orthoses for this condition will also be reviewed. Participants will be able to list the advantages of a specific low profile orthosis for a radial nerve injury.
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