Program

7:00am-5:00 pm Registration Desk Open Foyer | Foyer Outside Waters B-C

7:00am-8:30 am Embassy Suites Breakfast Hotel Restaurant “The Local”

8:00am-12:05 pm Morning Lecture Presentations | Waters B-C

8:00-8:05 am Welcome & Introduction | Danielle G. Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT

Session Moderator Nicolas E. Crosby, MD

8:05-8:25 am Diagnostic Ultrasound for Tendon Injuries: Applications in Hand Therapy | Nicolas E. Crosby, MD

8:25-8:50 am Flexor Tendon Repairs: Zone V | Nancy M. Cannon, OTR, CHT

8:50-9:10 am Plated Distal Radius Fractures: Key Information for the Hand Therapist | James P. Fischer, MD

9:10-9:30 am Problem Solving the Challenging Distal Radius Fracture | Sally Roscetti, OTR, CHT

9:30-9:50 am Wound Healing Principles: Fundamentals for Optimal Rehabilitation | Ian Chow, MD

9:50-10:20 am EXHIBITOR EDUCATION Exhibitors Area | Waters A

Session Moderator Gregory A. Merrell, MD

10:20-10:45 am Effective Treatment Approaches for Lateral Elbow Pain: To Cut or Not to Cut | Gregory A. Merrell, MD

10:45-11:10 am Getting Back to the Basics: Effective Treatment for Lateral Elbow Pain | Ashley M. Kinton, MS, OTR

11:10-11:25 am Clinical Experience: Benefits of Medrol Dosepaks | Mollie K. Hanlon, MS, NP-C, MBA

11:25-11:45 am Grip Strength & Aging: Indications for the Hand Therapist | Elena T. Bolin, EdD, MS, OTR, CHT

11:45-12:05 pm Anatomy of the Serratus Anterior & Its Impact on Shoulder Function | Danielle G. Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT

12:05-1:00 pm

LUNCH BREAK

Hotel Restaurant “The Local”

12:05-1:00 pm EXHIBITOR EDUCATION After lunch, enjoy the exhibitors!

1:00-3:30 pm Afternoon Lecture Presentations | Waters B-C

Session Moderator Reed W. Hoyer, MD

1:00-1:20 pm Surgical Management of Midshaft Humeral Fractures | Gregory J. Schmidt, MD

1:20-1:45 pm Therapy Approaches for Midshaft Humeral Fractures | Sarah E. Mart, MS, OTR, CHT

1:45-2:05 pm Understanding the Skin’s Role in Pain | April M. Zapf, MS, OTR, CHT, COMT

2:05-2:30 pm Surgeon’s Approach to Managing PIP Joint Fractures and Dorsal Dislocations | Reed W. Hoyer, MD

2:30-2:50 pm Therapy for PIP Joint Fracture Dislocations | Corrine N. Sisson, OTD, OTR

2:50-3:15 pm Clinical Approach to Defrosting the Frozen Shoulder | Jessie K. Salley, MS, OTR

3:15-3:30 pm Embracing Innovation: Essential AI Tools for the Hand Therapist (co-created with AI) | Danielle G. Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT

3:30-4:00 pm EXHIBITOR EDUCATION Exhibitors Area | Waters A

4:00-5:30 pm SESSION I

Hands-on Orthotics Lab: Midshaft Humeral Orthosis
– Brief overview of anatomy
– Preferred alternative prefabricated options
– Step-by-step instruction and hands-on fabrication of a humeral fracture orthotic
– Design considerations & fabrication pearls
– Cardstock template provided

Waters D
Nancy M. Cannon, OTR, CHT
Sarah E. Mart, MS, OTR, CHT
Karen K. Nordin, OTR, CHT
Machelle E. Duke, OTR, CHT
Ashley M. Kinton, MS, OTR

4:00-5:30 pm SESSION II

Hand and Wrist Joint Mobilization
– Brief overview of wrist and digit anatomy
– Effective joint mobilization techniques for limited digit and wrist range of motion
– Key exercises to improve digit and wrist range of motion
– Hands-on joint mobilization practice

Ditslear A-B
Debra J Sturm, OTD, MSOT, CHT
Priya Bakshi, OTD, OTR, CHT
Bindu C. Abraham, MOT, OTR, CHT
April M. Zapf, MS, OTR, CHT, COMT

4:00-5:30 pm SESSION III

Kinesiology Taping
– Taping techniques in the clinic that have proven to be effective
– Hands-on opportunity to work with K-tape
– Education on the importance of exercise in conjunction with K-tape
– Wear a tank top for optimal participation

Ditslear C
Scott D. Gould, OTR, CHT, CKTP
Jessica A. Grogan, MOT, OTR, CHT
Jessie K. Salley, MS, OTR
Corey L. Benedyk, OTR, CHT

4:00-5:30 pm SESSION IV

Post-op Wound Care 101: What ALL Hand Therapists Should Know!
– Simple, objective approaches to assessing wound healing
– Importance of the light compression dressing for post-op patients
– Most common suture techniques
– Factors that influence the timeline for suture and staple removal: hand, wrist, and forearm
– Hands-on simulated suture removal and light compression dressing application

Stoney Creek A-B
Nikki M. Samuelson, MOT, OTR, CHT
Caitlin S. Kent, MOT, OTR
Jenn R. Schelling, MOT, OTR, CHT
Savannah A. Moore, OTD, OTR

4:00-5:30 pm SESSION V

Ugh…The PIP Just Won’t Straighten: Exploring Orthotic Options
– Distinguish the difference between a PIP joint lag and stiffness
– The use of a relative motion orthosis to increase both PIP extension and flexion
– Hands-on fabrication of the “extension drop-out” orthosis
– Prefabricated options to increase PIP extension

Waters E
Corrine N. Sisson, OTD, OTR
Samuel L. Kleinschmidt, MS, OTR
Kayla M. Jordan, OTD, OTR
Elena T. Bolin, EdD, MS, OTR, CHT

5:30-6:30 pm
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION, RECEPTION, & RAFFLE Exhibitor’s Area | Waters A

Raffle to Support the American Hand Therapy Foundation!

7:00am-5:00 pm Registration Desk Open | Foyer Outside Waters B-C

7:00am-8:30 am Embassy Suites Breakfast Hotel Restaurant “The Local”

7:00am-5:00 pm Exhibitor Education Area Open | Waters A

8:00am-12:00 pm Morning Lecture Presentations | Waters B-C

Session Moderator Brandon S. Smetana, MD

8:00-8:20 am CMC Arthritis: Options for Treatment | Brandon S. Smetana, MD

8:20-8:40 am Customizing Orthotic Interventions for CMC Arthritis | Caitlin S. Kent, MOT, OTR

8:40-9:05 am Isometric Strengthening: What Have We Been Missing? | Scott D. Gould, OTR, CHT, CKTP

9:05-9:25 am Detailed Intrinsic Anatomy Dissection | Suzanne R. Cornelius, PA-C

9:25-9:45 am Beyond the Catch: Problem Solving the Stubborn Trigger Finger Release | Samuel L. Kleinschmidt, MS, OTR

9:45-10:15 am EXHIBITOR EDUCATION Exhibitors Area | Waters A

Session Moderator Nancy M. Cannon, OTR, CHT

10:15-10:30 am Why “Aggressive” Therapy Does Not Work in Hand Therapy | Jenn R. Schelling, MOT, OTR, CHT

10:30-10:45 am Rotator Cuff Repair Video: Key Considerations in Surgical Techniques that Influence Post-op Therapy | Sameer K. Puri, MD

10:45-11:05 am Steps to Achieve Excellent Outcomes for Rotator Cuff Repairs: Keeping it SIMPLE! | Bindu C. Abraham, MOT, OTR, CHT

11:05-11:25 am Importance of Setting Expectations After a Nerve Transfer | Brandon S. Smetana, MD

11:25-11:45 am Desensitization Techniques and WHY They Work | Kayla M. Jordan, OTD, OTR

11:45-12:00 pm Orthotic Video: Here We Go Again…The Munster Fabrication | Lauren C. Koger, MOT, OTR, CHT

12:00-1:00 pm

LUNCH BREAK

Hotel Restaurant “The Local”

12:00-1:00 pm EXHIBITOR EDUCATION | After lunch, enjoy the exhibitors!

1:00-3:30 pm Afternoon Lecture Presentations | Waters B-C

Session Moderator Danielle G. Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT

1:00-1:20 pm Understanding Pickleball Players and Related Upper Extremity Injuries | Debra J. Sturm OTD, MSOT, CHT

1:20-1:50 pm The Hand Therapist’s Role in Ergonomic Assessment and Intervention | Nikki M. Samuelson, MOT, OTR, CHT

1:50-2:10 pm Managing Nail Bed Trauma in Surgical Practice | Mark Smith, MD

2:10-2:30 pm Nailed It: Therapy After Nail Bed Trauma | Corey L. Benedyk, OTR, CHT

2:30-2:50 pm Interpreting Research Articles for the Practicing Clinician | Priya Bakshi, OTD, OTR, CHT

2:50-3:30 pm Understanding Unique Characteristics of Pediatric Upper Extremity Fracture Rehabilitation | Jessica A. Grogan, MOT, OTR, CHT, CLT