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Mirella Deisher, Dr Andrew Barrow & Robyn Midgley

ADVANCED CLINICAL ASSESSMENT

OF THE

HAND & WRIST

For Certified & Newly Qualified Hand Therapists

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Saturday 30 January 2020 at 16:00 JHB Time (GMT + 2).

Join Mirella Deisher, Dr Andrew Barrow & Robyn Midgley presenting & discussing the Advanced Clinical Assessment of the Hand & Wrist.

For Newly Qualified and Certified Hand Therapists

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WHAT TO EXPECT

PRESENTATION

Mirella Deisher will do a full presentation on the advanced clinical assessment of the hand & wrist, using anatomical, biomechanical and examination skills & principles. Following this, Dr Andrew Barrow will present the Wrist Assessment from a surgeon's perspective. He will also teach us how to assess and consider complex wrist injuries in order to make the right clinical decisions.

DISCUSSION

Mirella Deisher & Dr Andrew Barrow will share their knoweldge, skills, strategies and insights in the advanced clinical assessment of the hand & wrist to aid a clinical diagnosis. Following this,

the panel will have an ‘on the couch’ discussion about the advanced clinical assessment of the hand & wrist.

ONE TIME OFFER

Robyn will present you with an exciting offer on a unique CEU Challenge

where you can earn up to 40 CE's

A MESSAGE FROM ROBYN MIDGLEY

Hi there

Whether you are a CHT who has been in practice for 20 years or a newly qualified Hand Therapist, there is always something that you can learn about the advanced clinical assessment of the hand and wrist. Having a sound understanding of Anatomical & Biomechanical principles of the hand and wrist assessment will aid your diagnosis and enable you to treat your patients effectively, as well as appropriately refer on to hand surgeons. Many patients present late to hand therapy and present with secondary complications that make the rehabilitation process even more challenging. Having a detailed understanding of the complexities of the presentation of a variety of disorders is paramount to achieving successful outcomes for our patients. This webinar will enable you to consolidate existing assessment philosophies and learn new assessment skills which you can implement to take your practice to new heights and achieve better results for your patients during the rehabilitation process.

I am privileged and honoured to have Mirella Deisher share her expert knowledge and expertise in this subject. Mirella's teaching is exceptional. her passion for teaching has led her to developing the Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellowship Program. The program facilitates expertise in the examination and treatment of hand & upper extremity conditions and bridges the gap between theory and practice patterns and produces hand therapists that not only have a sound theoretical framework, but therapists who are excellent clinicians who become valuable members of an inter-disciplinary team.

I thank Mirella for extending this once-off opportunity learning opportunity to you.

Dr Andrew Barrow is a Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in Hand and Upper Limb Surgery. He operates out of two of Johannesburgs top private Hospitals. Dr Andrew Barrow did a Upper Limb Fellowship at Wrightington Hospital in 2003 and was an American-British-Canadian Travelling Fellow in 2008. This prestigious 5 week Fellowhip is for surgeons who have been Consultants for 10 complete years, and offers the surgeon an exceptional academic experience that is highly regarded by all participating Orthopedic Associations. Dr Andrew Barrow is an invaluable asset to the Johannesburg community that he serves.

I am also excited to announce a project I have been working on - The 40 CE Challenge. This is an opportunity for you to earn your CE's in a dynamic way so that you gain skill and expertise to enhance your practice and make a difference in patient's lives.

I really encourage you to attend this event and look forward to sharing this experience with you.

See you there,

Robyn Midgley

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More about Mirella & Robyn

Mirella Deisher

Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Certified Hand Therapist, and Owner of the Hand to Shoulder Virtual Institute, LLC and the Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellowship Program.

Mirella Deisher has been an occupational therapist for 22 years, practicing in upper extremity and hand therapy for the duration of her career.

Mirella received her master’s degree in occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in 1998, and in 2012, her post-professional doctorate with a focus in upper extremity and hand rehabilitation.

Mirella became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2003 and has worked alongside orthopedic hand surgeons since that time. She has had extensive management and leadership responsibilities which invited opportunities for her to develop Hand Therapy Fellowship programs for two large hospital networks. Most recently Mirella developed the Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellowship to increase accessibility to a comprehensive evidence-based didactic curriculum, coupled with mentorship in upper extremity and hand rehabilitation.

In May of 2020 Mirella also joined Cedar Crest College as the founding Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for an entry-level occupational therapy doctoral program. Mirella is interested in innovative approaches to education, patient care, as well as research.

Robyn Midgley

British & European Certified Hand Therapist, Owner of Hand Therapy Consulting, Co-Founder of Hand Consult SA, Developer of the online CMMS course.

Robyn is a British Accredited & European Certified Hand Therapist who has worked in London & South Africa. Her role at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust included working with both trauma and elective patients. Following on from this role, Robyn went on to pioneer the Extended Scope Practitioners (ESP) role.

Robyn returned to South Africa to establish Hand Therapy Consulting in 2011. She has published numerous journal articles, presented at several international conferences and she has also co-authored the Chapter on the Therapists management of the Stiff Hand in the 7^th Edition of the Rehabilitation of the Hand & Upper Extremity textbook.

In 2019 Robyn launched the first-of-it’s kind online CMMS course that consists of over 24 hours of theoretical and practical learning to qualify hand therapists to apply the CMMS technique. Robyn’s vision is to heal stiff hands across the globe through teaching and working with hand therapists.

Robyn’s practice, Hand Therapy Consulting is based in Hyde Park, Johannesburg.

Sound clinical knowledge, advanced assessment skills coupled with innovative technology are used to meet the needs of patients and develop bespoke treatment plans that ensure maximum healing and avoid re-injury in the future.