FREE VIDEO TRAINING
PalpateĀ 21 wrist landmarks in 5 minutes.
Have you ever seen a patient with a wrist problem andĀ weren't sureĀ what you were feeling?
Watch this five minute video and learn exactly how to palpate a wrist and improve your ability to diagnose a wrist problem.
START TODAY
Palpate the wrist quickly, with confidence and improve your ability to diagnose wrist pain.Ā
STEP 1
Systematic approach
Follow the order in the video to efficiently palpate each landmark.Ā
STEP 2
Memorise
Rehearse the technique demonstrated in the video until you know it off by heart. Aim to complete your palpation in 1-2 minutes.
STEP 3
Practice
Palpate as many wrists as possible to begin to detect variations and abnormalities.
STEP 4
Customise
Change the order if that suits you. Some people like to start away from the symptoms and vice versa. Some therapists do it exactly the same every time.
STEP 5
Feedback
Palpate the wrist of a mentor or colleague once you have masteredĀ This skill.
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'mĀ Karen Fitt
I am a Physiotherapist andĀ Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association). Over the course of my 35 year private practice career, I built a hand therapy companyĀ and trained hundreds of early career therapists.
I have been presenting Assessment and Management of the Wrist (a two day course) for over a decade in Melbourne, Australia for the Australian Physiotherapy Association, the Australian Hand Therapy Association (6 years) and for Hand Faculty. I also teach the "hands and wrists" at University of Melbourne Physiotherapy School, and La Trobe University in Melbourne at the postgraduate level.
Hand therapy is my absolute passion and I love teaching and supporting early career therapists.
"A wealth of information presented clearly and with skills and techniques to take into the clinic setting with you the next day."
- Natasha Trotter
"The online course was such a fantastic and flexible learning opportunity. The course has helped consolidate my understanding of the wrist for both assessment and treatment."
- Ashley East
"Loved the practical aspects - especially palpation. It was great to cover the basics."
-Ā Diana Buhariwala
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