This workshop will introduce clinicians to the latest in prosthetic upper-limb technologies for transradial and partial hand amputees. Leading clinicians in the field of arm amputation and prosthetic arm training will provide an overview of current commercially available prosthetic devices and discuss effective rehabilitation approaches during the pre-amputation, post-amputation, pre-prosthetic, and prosthetic arm training stages.

Medical management of amputation at the transradial and partial hand levels will be reviewed, along with learning the vital role each discipline plays during the acute medical and rehabilitation stages. Current research indicates recipients of prosthetic arm devices are more likely not to use them if therapy is not recommended at the time the device is provided.

The purpose of this workshop is to expose clinicians to the latest in prosthetic arm devices & emphasize the importance of therapy in training individuals on how to incorporate a prosthetic limb in functional activities.

Presenters

Alexander W. Dromerick, MD Director, Arm Amputee Program MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital Rahsaan J. Holley, MS, OTR/L Research Occupational Therapist MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital Diane Atkins, OTR/L Consultant, Occupational Therapist with Touch Bionics, Inc. Bambi Lombardi, OTR/L Upper Limb Marketing Specialist, Otto Bock HealthCare, LP Helga Robinette, OTR/L Upper Limb Amputee Clinical Specialist, Touch Bionics, Inc.

Brian Monroe, CPO Upper Extremity Specialist, Hanger, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. Laura Katzenberger, CP Upper Limb Amputee Clinical Specialist, Touch Bionics, Inc. John Jacobs, CPO Certified Prosthetist Orthotist, Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics Richard Shapcott RSL Steeper-BeBionic

Continuing Education Credits

Please indicate when registering if you require continuing education credits.

Therapists: 6 AOTA Contact Hours and 6 APTA Contact Hours.
Prosthetists: 6 Contact Hours.

Registration Fees

Healthcare Professional	$25
Healthcare Professional - AOTA/APTA  Member (Membership number is required)	$22