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You may choose to take the "Optional Exam" and receive a certificate of continuing education for 6 contact hours. This exam is completely optional and there is no additional charge for completing the exam..

Tables 1 & 2, and References for Appendix A, B, and C, are provided in PDF. The PDF files are located above the playlist on the course page.>br>

Improving Upper Body Control provides analysis and treatment inyervention strategies for improving upper extremity dysfunction in children and adults. More than 300 illustrations help the reader increase functional control of reach, grasp and manipulation.

This "hands on" resource includes: Guidelines for grading input during treatment. A detailed description of functional kinesiology. Normal development and abnormal movement assessment and treatment concepts. Guidelines for approaching all aspects of upper extremity dysfunction in relationship to whole body motion.

Specific descriptions, guidelines and instructions for upper extremity casting and splinting are provide in Appendix A and B. Kinesiology of dynamic sitting, is provided in Appendix C.

1. Identify the key points of control.

2. Describe facilitation and inhibition techniques.

3. Describe the role of the shoulder girdle in posture and movement.

4. Describe the relevant analysis and treatment of reach and grasp.

5. Identify the indications and contrindications of various upper extremity casts.

6. Describe the components of dynamic sitting.