ASHT Hand Therapy Review Course - September 19-21, 2025 - Foundational Science and Comprehensive Survey

Sep 22, 2026

ASHT Hand Therapy Review Course provides a structured review spanning foundational science and advanced clinical reasoning for upper-extremity rehabilitation. The program revisits anatomy and kinesiology, including brachial plexus innervation, peripheral nerve injuries, and joint biomechanics. It also covers principles of soft-tissue healing and guided cadaver dissection. The weekend comprehensive survey emphasizes evaluation and intervention for common upper-extremity diagnoses, integrating adjunctive methods, case discussion, and faculty interaction, supported by cadaver lab activities and targeted study questions.

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Friday, September 19

Foundational Science of the Upper Extremity: Anatomy and Kinesiology Review

Brachial Plexus and Innervation of the Upper Extremity

Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Hand

Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Forearm and Wrist

Principles of Soft Tissue Healing

Guided Cadaver Dissection and Review of Anatomy

Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21

Comprehensive Survey of Hand Therapy Review Course

Saturday Schedule

Sunday Schedule

Behavioral Objectives

ASHT Hand Therapy Review Course September 19-21, 2025 Curtis National Hand Center Baltimore, MD Friday, September 19th Foundational Science of the Upper Extremity: An Anatomy and Kinesiology Review Session Description: A working knowledge of the anatomy and kinesiology of the upper extremity provides a solid foundation for therapeutic evaluation and intervention. Using classroom-lecture style, this pre-course will review the anatomy and biomechanics of each joint and examine the brachial plexus and innervation patterns of the arm and hand. | Time | Topic | Faculty | | --- | --- | --- | | 7:30 – 8:00 am | Registration | | | 8:00 – 8:15 am | Introductions | Rachel Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT | | 8:15 – 9:45 am | Brachial Plexus and Innervation of the Upper Extremity | Jill Yanick, pp-OTD, OTR/L, CHT | | 9:45 – 10:45 am | Peripheral Nerve Injuries | Jill Yanick, pp-OTD, OTR/L, CHT | | 10:45-11:05 am | Break | | | 11:05 – 12:30 | Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Hand | Jill Yanick, pp-OTD, OTR/L, CHT | | 12:30 – 1:10 pm | Lunch | | | 1:10 – 2:40 pm | Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Forearm and Wrist | Jill Yanick, pp-OTD, OTR/L, CHT | | 2:40-3:10 pm | Principles of Soft Tissue Healing | Jennifer Nicholas OTD, OTR/L, CHT | | 3:10 – 3:25 pm | Break | | | 3:25 – 5:30 pm | Guided Cadaver Dissection and Review of Anatomy | Kenneth Means, MD Rebecca Saunders, PT, CHT Rachel Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT | Saturday, September 20 and Sunday September 21 Comprehensive Survey of Hand Therapy Review Course Session Description: This course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the evaluation and intervention processes pursued for typical diagnoses in upper extremity rehabilitation. Advanced clinicians will describe fundamental concepts, clinical reasoning, and evidence to provide a multi-faceted approach to the hand therapy process. Adjunctive methods for intervention will be analyzed to facilitate outcomes and expert panels will be offered throughout the weekend to allow a high level of attendee-faculty interaction via case discussion. Each attendee will have a total of 30 minutes in the cadaver lab either Saturday or Sunday. Groups will spend time reviewing each of the two prosections and answering study questions with an instructor (one instructor per prosection) . Saturday, September 20 | Time | Topic | Faculty | | --- | --- | --- | | 7:30 – 8:00 am | Registration | | | 8:00 – 9:30 am | Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Elbow and Shoulder | Romina Astifidis, PT, CHT | | 9:30 –10:30 am | Shoulder Diagnosis and Treatment | Romina Astifidis, PT, CHT | | 10:30-10:45 am | Break | | | 10:45-11:45 am | Elbow Diagnosis and Treatment | Romina Astifidis, PT, CHT | | 11:45 – 1:15 pm | Lunch / Rotating Cadaver Lab* | Rebecca Saunders, PT, CHTRomina Astifidis, PT, CHT Rachel Pigott MPH, OTR/L, CHT Jill Yanick pp-OTD, OTR/L, CHT | | 1:15 – 2:15 pm | Wrist Biomechanics and Instabilities | Rachel Pigott MPH, OTR/L, CHT | | 2:15 – 2:45 pm | Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain and Salvage Procedures | Rachel Pigott MPH, OTR/L, CHT | | 2:45 – 3:00 pm | Break | | | 3:00-4:00 pm | Evaluation of the UE | Jyo Supnekar OTR/L, OTD, CHT, COMT, CLT | | 4:00 – 5:00 pm | The use of Physical Agent Modalities in Hand Therapy | Romina Astifidis, PT, CHT | | 5:00 – 5:30 pm | Questions and Answers | Rachel Pigott MPH, OTR/L, CHT | *Each attendee will have a total of 30 minutes in the cadaver lab either on Saturday or Sunday Sunday, September 21 | Time | Topic | Faculty | | --- | --- | --- | | 7:30 – 8:00 am | Registration | | | 8:00 – 8:30 am | Dupuytren's, Infections and other Common Conditions Treated by the Hand Therapist | Linda Coll Hogg OTR/L, CHT | | 8:30 – 9:30 am | Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation | Rebecca Saunders, PT, CHT | | 9:30-10:30 am | Extensor Tendon Rehabilitation | Rebecca Saunders, PT, CHT | | 10:30-10:45 am | Break | | | 10:45-11:45 am | Ligamentous Injuries of the Hand and Tendinopathies | Linda Coll Hogg OTR/L, CHT | | 11:45 – 1:15 p

FAQs

What topics are covered on Friday, September 19?

Friday focuses on foundational science for the upper extremity, including anatomy and kinesiology review, brachial plexus innervation, peripheral nerve injuries, hand/forearm/wrist anatomy, soft-tissue healing principles, and a guided cadaver dissection review.

How is the Saturday and Sunday course structured?

Saturday and Sunday provide a comprehensive survey of hand therapy review centered on evaluation and intervention for typical upper-extremity diagnoses, incorporating advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based concepts, adjunctive intervention methods, and expert panels with case discussion. Each attendee completes a cadaver lab activity on either day.

What learning goals do participants complete by the end of the activity?

Participants create personal learning plans, explain key relationships between bony anatomy and joint stability (e.g., terrible triad), connect biomechanics to specific deformities (e.g., swan neck), evaluate risks for non-healing scaphoid fractures, design treatment and desensitization plans, and interpret diagnostic testing results such as for subacromial impingement.

Sep 22, 2026

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