OVERVIEW

Joint Mobilization: Elbow and Proximal Radioulnar Joint is organized by Brookbush Institute.

Course Description:
Introduction
This course describes joint mobilizations for the elbow joint (a.k.a. humeroulnar joint) and proximal radioulnar joint (a.k.a. RU joint or ulnoradial joint). Several terms and definitions have been used to describe the "mobilizations" (e.g. mobilisations) that are taught in this course. The Brookbush Institute uses a conventional definition of "mobilization" that includes low amplitude, low-velocity, oscillatory techniques intended to reduce the stiffness of joints exhibiting a decrease in passive accessory range of motion (a.k.a. arthrokinematic motion and specifically glide or slide). Note that "manipulation" is reserved for high-velocity techniques taught in a separate set of courses.

Behavioral Objectives:
• Students will be prepared to pass a final exam by choosing from a list of potential answers to behavior-objective matched multiple-choice questions.
• List 3 pathologies/dysfunctions that may benefit from elbow/RU mobilization based on research findings
• Explain two of the techniques taught in the course each in 4 steps or more
• Create an efficient plan of care to optimize the amount of therapy in a session, averaging 1 technique/2 minutes of therapy
• Based on re-assessment, choose the 2 most effective techniques for use in future sessions as part of an on going care plan
• List 3 short-term outcomes that may be expected from administering mobilizations
• Integrate at least 2 of the mobilization techniques covered in this course into a plan of care
• Deduce/synthesize a hypothesis regarding the effect this technique will have on outcome measures and the appropriate test for re-assessment.
• Design an intervention plan including these techniques with the intent of affecting an objectively measured functional outcome.
• Describe the functional benefits (including impact on performance, occupation or daily tasks) that may be expected from implementing the intervention plan.