• July 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• PCC,120ABC

Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques for the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

Upper extremity pathologies comprise greater than one-quarter of athletic injuries, yet many Athletic Trainers lack knowledge and skill in performing advanced manual therapy for forearm, wrist, and hand conditions. This knowledge gap limits treatment effectiveness and may negatively impact patient outcomes and return-to-activity timelines. This learning lab addresses this deficiency by providing evidence-based manual therapy education specific to Athletic Training practice. Participants will learn joint mobilization and manipulation techniques along with the clinical prediction rules needed to effectively determine which patients are most likely to benefit from their application. The lab emphasizes clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and clinical application across a variety of patient case scenarios.

Learning Objectives - Analyze and apply the evidence regarding manual therapy techniques to treat a variety of forearm, wrist, and hand pathologies.
- Apply clinical prediction rules to determine which patients will benefit from manual therapy intervention(s) in the treatment of forearm, wrist, and hand pathologies.
- Apply advanced manual therapy techniques for the forearm, wrist, and hand.
- Create a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plan that includes manual therapy for patients suffering from a variety of distal upper extremity pathologies.

Lab Objectives
- Apply advanced manual therapy techniques for the forearm, wrist, and hand.

Keywords: Joint Mobilization; Manipulation, Upper Extremity