E-LEARNING TRAINING
Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand

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Functional anatomy and biomechanics are the foundation of all treatment, whether surgical, rehabilitative or orthotic. This innovative e-learning course , based on a combination of interactive, fun exercises and theoretical lessons with 3D models, aims to make learning less austere than with traditional methods. The two regions treated, the wrist and the hand, will be broken down into bones, ligaments, musculotendinous, nerves and vascular elements. The 3D modeling tools used will optimize the understanding of carpal kinematics, digital kinematics, and more generally the functional biomechanics of the hand and wrist.

Before starting the training, Test your knowledge

14 hours of training including 1:23:00 of video

20 activities for a pedagogical acquisition

3D 121 3D illustrationsincluding 36 animations

2 course materials for a total of 49 pages

Grégory MESPLIÉ trainer

About

This online training course on the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the hand and wrist is based on an innovative learning concept that alternates active exercises with theoretical lessons using advanced 3D modeling tools. It includes 2 modules, one on the wrist and the other on the hand:

Wrist Module: bones, capsular ligaments, musculotendinous, vascular-nervous elements, carpal kinematics and adaptation to axial constraints.
Hand Module: Bones, capsular-ligamentous, musculo-tendinous, vascular-nervous elements, hand kinematics and integumentary function.

Based on the author's own publications in French and English, this module will be of interest for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals dealing with hand and wrist pathologies.

Objectives of the Course

This training will furnish you with comprehensive understanding of the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the wrist and hand, forming the foundational knowledge essential for clinical reasoning required in patient care.

Methodology and Pedagogy

The innovative methodology used alternates active exercises such as locating anatomical elements, identifying normal and abnormal kinematics of the carpus and hand, filling in gap texts, and more, with explanatory videos supported by state-of-the-art 3D animations.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, our courses are designed by and for healthcare professionals. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you have the skills of the following professions: physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, surgeons or osteopaths.

Training Program

Quiz: Test your knowledge

Test yourself Fill in this quiz to evaluate your pre-training level.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction 3:18

WRIST

Alternating active exercises and explanatory videos on the bony, ligamentous, musculotendinous and vascular-nerve elements of the wrist. 3D animations provide a better understanding of the biomechanics of pronosupination, the oval ring concept, and the kinematics of the carpus in motion or its role in absorbing axial stress.

Activities
Bony elements of the forearm and wrist 10:03
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Biomechanics of pronation and supination 1:42
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Description and Roles of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex 2:37
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Functional Anatomy of the Wrist Ligaments 8:03
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Concept of Oval Ring 2:20
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Kinematics of the Carpus (Wrist) 2:20
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Musculotendinous System of the Wrist 13:28
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Descriptive Anatomy of the Carpal Tunnel and Guyon’s Canal 1:08
Chapter end quiz
Summary

TRANSITION BETWEEN WRIST AND HAND

Transition Between Wrist and Hand 0:17

HAND

Alternating active exercises and explanatory videos on the bony, ligamentous, musculotendinous and vascular-nervous elements of the hand. 3D animations provide a better understanding of the biomechanics of the polycentric digital opposition, the function of the palmar plate and lateral ligaments of each joint, and the retinacular systems that harmonize digital kinematics.

Chapter start quiz
Activities
Bone Elements of the Hand 4:15
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Functional Anatomy of the Long Finger Joints 5:18
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Functional Anatomy of the Thumb Joints 6:00
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Anatomy of the Fasciae and Retinacular Systems of the Hand and Fingers 3:37
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Muscular system of the hand 10:14
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Nerves of the Hand 2:48
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Arteries of the hand 1:55
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Skin Covering of the Hand 3:27
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Summary

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions 7:07

CONCLUSION

A thorough knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the wrist and hand is essential to the examination and clinical reasoning required to provide the most appropriate treatment for our patients' symptoms.

Conclusion 0:37

Quiz : reevaluate your knowledge.

Post-training test Evaluate your progression after the training course with a multiple choice test.

Courses downloads & documentation

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E-LEARNING TRAINING Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand