Dr. Pandya is an MSK senior lecturer and Fellow, at the University of West England, Bristol, UK involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Dr. Pandya’s physical therapy career spans over 23 years, through the UK, the USA and the Middle East. She has worked in Nationalized Healthcare Services, American health care and self pay services in acute care, in-patient rehab, skilled nursing facility, home healthcare and outpatient clinic. In addition to being a clinician she has developed specialty programs based on evidence-based practice in her role as a project manager. She has also managed the Physical Therapy department in the capacity of Head of Department in a premier private hospital in Oman. Rina is an internationally published webinar presenter.
Dr. Pandya graduated from Manipal University, India in 2000 as well as University of Michigan, in 2018 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Rina conducts live webinars and is part of the continuing professional development teaching community with courses published in the UK, US, South Africa, Ireland and Australia. Rina is a member of APTA, HCPC-UK and OAP-Oman. Her pocket-books are now available on Amazon titled - Orthopedic Assessments made easy.
A Therapist's Guide To Elbow, Wrist And Hand Differential Diagnosis
In this live interactive webinar for therapists, we explore how the scope of practice has expanded beyond just the musculoskeletal system. With advancements such as direct access, privately owned clinics, and telehealth, therapists now have a crucial role in screening patients for potential systemic causes of pain and referring them to appropriate medical providers. The primary focus of this course is to enhance participants' ability to differentiate between musculoskeletal-origin pain and pain stemming from other systemic sources. By improving diagnostic skills, therapists can provide more ef...Read morefective and timely treatment, and identify red flags.
Participants will enhance their knowledge of diagnosing elbow, wrist, and hand conditions, including a comprehensive review of anatomy and special tests. The course also covers referred pain patterns and red flags to watch for, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of assessment and screening. Additionally, participants will gain insights into evidence-based practice approaches through the presentation of examples. To enhance learning, the course includes engaging case studies for participants to apply evidence-based practices in a practical setting. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Identify non-musculoskeletal causes of pain in the elbow, wrist, and hand.
- Identify red flags and referred pain patterns.
- Discuss when to refer to medical providers and perform screening of other systems.
Target Audience
This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants, . (PT, PTA, OT, COTA)
Learning Levels
- All Levels
Friday, July 28, 2023
Live Interactive Webinar
09:00 AM EDT - 12:10 PM EDT
EARN 3 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, FHEA, PGLTHE
Senior Lecturer and Fellow, University of West England
Agenda
9:00 am - 9:30 am: Introduction and Overview of Expanding Scope of Practice
9:30 am - 10:00 am: Understanding Differentiation: Musculoskeletal vs. Systemic Causes of Pain
10:00 am - 10:30 am: Diagnostic Skills for Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Conditions: Anatomy and Special Tests
10:30 am - 10:40 am: 10 Minute Break
10:40 am - 11:10 am: Referred Pain Patterns: Recognizing and Evaluating Systemic Influences
11:10 am - 11:40 am: Identifying Red Flags: Screening for Serious Conditions
11:40 am - 12:10 pm: Applying Evidence-Based Practice: Examples and Case Studies
CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy
CE Learning Systems dba Make an Impact, CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 77667TX.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315
Ohio Physical Therapy Association
This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number 23S1942
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of physical therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy based on the approval by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy Approval.
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315. FLBPT Approval Number: CE23-1073764
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
The Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of occupational therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy based on the approval by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (#50-315).
New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy
CE Learning Systems dba Make an Impact, CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
This course is approved for 3 contact hours by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. Approval 230194
New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This activity has been approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3 credit hours for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 2306-04
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for physical therapy professionals. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315
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