(Daytime Session) Enhancing UE Proprioception:
Measurement and Intervention Strategies

Presented by Kristin Valdes

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Description

*This webinar is scheduled for 1:00 PM EDT / 10:00 AM PDT

You asked, we listened! We’re excited to offer a daytime webinar session to support different schedules. This webinar is offered twice (evening and daytime); please register for only one that fits your schedule. You will only receive CE for one.

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, post-operative rehabilitation clients, and those with neurological conditions.

Join us to gain insights that can transform your practice! This interactive session is ideal for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and sports medicine professionals working in clinical or rehabilitation settings. Don't miss the opportunity to improve your skills and optimize patient recovery. Register now and take the first step toward enhancing your practice with effective proprioceptive strategies!

Instructor

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Kristin Valdes, OTD, OT, CHT, FAOTA

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.…

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Learning Objectives

  • 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
  • Adapt evidence-based proprioception protocols to account for patient-specific variables, including age-related changes and acuity levels, to maximize functional motor recovery

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

1:00pm–1:20pm
Proprioceptive Components and Their Role in Upper Extremity Function
1:20pm–1:30pm
Measuring Proprioception Acuity
1:30pm–2:00pm
Interventions to Improve Proprioceptive Acuity
2:00pm–2:05pm
Break
2:05pm–2:20pm
Q&A Session

Medbridge is committed to accessibility for all of our subscribers. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact [email protected] . We will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.

Details

  • July 23, 2026
  • 1:00pm-2:20pm EDT
    • PTs/PTAs, Intermediate
    • OTs/OTAs, Intermediate
    • ATs, Advanced
  • Register soon to secure your spot!

* Available July 23

Disclaimer

Kristin Valdes, instructor for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose.

Accreditation

Requirements

To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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