Hand and Upper Extremity Anatomy Course
A Comprehensive Review Course to Enhance Therapeutic Interventions and Outcomes
TOPICS AND SPEAKERS
Upper Extremity Cadaver Dissection
Steven Snyder, PT, DPT, EdD
Dan Chai, PT, DPT, OCS
Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology Review; Discussion
Adrienne Tesarek, OTR/L, CHT
Anatomage: Virtual Anatomy Dissection and Case Exploration
Christine Eddow, PT, PhD, DPT, OCS, WCS, CHT, CLT
Date: September 13, 2025
Time: 8:00 am-12:30 pm
Location: Western University of Health Sciences
450 E. Second St. Pomona, CA 91766
Health Education Center (HEC)
Contact Hours: 4.25 - Can be used towards NBCOT, HTCC and CA BOT general cont ed hours. (Not able to use towards CA BOT HTC hours.)
Cost:
- Member - $140 (Please checkout by using coupon code included in your membership confirmation email. Email us if you cannot find your code.)
- Non-member - $160
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- Student non-member - $130 (Please email us with your school's email address and student ID for coupon code)
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Course Description
This is an intermediate level, in-depth course reviewing anatomy, structure, and function of the upper extremity. Occupational and Physical Therapists treating pathologies in this region will gain a richer understanding of these areas to enhance evaluation, intervention, and treatment approaches. This is a case based educational opportunity which will help you refine your critical thinking skills for the benefit of your patients. There will be 4 stations that each group will rotate through for small group interactions and to maximize your learning experience.
4 stations consist of:
- Shoulder to elbow cadaver dissection
- Elbow to wrist cadaver dissection
- Anatomage virtual dissection and case studies
- Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology review and discussion
Learning objectives:
- To provide OT’s and PT’s with an in-depth practical knowledge of hand and upper extremity anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
- To gain an understanding of the impact of trauma, pathology, and aging on upper extremity function in order to adjust evaluation, treatment interventions, and goals appropriately
- To promote the concept of dynamic anatomy function in hand and upper extremity evaluation and treatment approaches in order to achieve optimal outcomes
- To encourage the synthesis of anatomical, pathologic, and psychosocial factors in order to gain the most thorough understanding of appropriate interventions and expected outcomes.
- To relate anatomical structure to assessment and intervention in upper extremity rehabilitation
- To relate specific anatomical structures to function, pathology and injury commonly seen in the UE rehabilitation.
*** Prior to the course you will be assigned to a group who will attend all the sessions together in a particular order. Everyone will attend each session for about 1 hour each.
Agenda
7:30 am - 8:00 am - Registration (Breakfast included)
8:00 am - 9:00 am - Session 1
9:00 am - 10:00 am - Session 2
10:00 am - 10:15 am - Break (Snacks included)
10:15 am - 11:15 am - Session 3
11:15 am - 12:15 pm - Session 4
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm - Discussion, Q & A
Presenter's Bio:
Dr. Steven Snyder is the Assistant Vice Provost of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Western University of Health Sciences where he oversees the Instructional Design and Learning Development department, the Interprofessional Practice and Education Department and the Educational Technologies Department. He is a distinguished Physical Therapist and Associate Professor, serving in the Department of Physical Therapy Education and the College of Health Sciences. He has been the course instructor for Anatomy for over ten years and currently holds the position of Assistant Dean of Innovation and Technology for the College of Health Sciences. Dr. Snyder earned his B.S. in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from Cal Poly Pomona and completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Western University of Health Sciences. He further advanced his academic qualifications by obtaining an Educational Doctorate in Health Professions Education from A.T. Still University.
Dr. Snyder’s research interests focus on the description and functional impact of human anatomical muscle variations, the development of innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and comprehension, and the integration of advanced technologies such as 3D printing, virtual reality, and mobile applications in physical therapy education. His clinical expertise includes his work at the Western Diabetes Institute, a patient-centered, interprofessional evaluation and treatment center dedicated to diabetes care. Additionally, Dr. Snyder has experience in private practice, specializing in orthopedic and sports care in Orange County.
Dr. Daniel Chai is a Teaching Assistant for the Physical Therapy Program in the College of Health Sciences at Western University of Health Sciences since 2021. During this time he has gained extensive experience in anatomical dissection and guided learning with anatomical specimens. He earned his B/S in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at Cal Poly Pomona and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Western University of Health Sciences. He is currently treating patients through the Casa Colina Hospital systems; with experience in treating Chronic pain and Sports medicine
Adrienne Tesarek is a graduate of Louisiana State University and moved to California after graduation. Her career started at UCSD Medical Center as an inpatient therapist before transitioning to the outpatient department where she mentored to sit for the hand exam. She became a CHT in 2005. Since that time she has done teaching at Grossmont Community College in their OTA program and presented at OT conferences on custom orthotic fabrication and conservative management of thumb CMC OA. In 2013 she moved to Los Angeles to work at UCLA and was a member of the Rehab Services Education Committee coordinating continuing education for her fellow OT’s. Also during her time in Los Angeles, she joined the non-profit Hand Therapy Society of Greater Los Angeles, serving as their secretary and is currently the president. She moved back to San Diego in 2021 and currently works for Palomar Health in Poway, CA. She has taken the position of president of the San Diego Hand Special Interest Group and formed a new education committee at Palomar Health.
Christine Eddow earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California in 1990 and went on to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree through Loma Linda University in 2003. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, Cum Laude, from Cal Poly Pomona in 1986. She completed her PhD in Education with an emphasis in higher education leadership through Northcentral University in May 2017 and presented her doctoral dissertation research at the California Physical Therapy Association conference in San Diego, California in September 2017. She has been practicing in the Riverside, California area since 1990.
Christine is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and is also board certified in Orthopedics (OCS) and Women’s Health (WCS). She has served as Clinical Faculty at Loma Linda University since 1994 and is the Director of Post Professional Education and Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California.
Christine is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and the Orthopedic, Hand Rehabilitation, Education, Research and Women’s Health sections of the American Physical Therapy Association. She also teaches both Women’s Health and Hand Therapy continuing education courses at the post-professional level. She specializes in Hand Therapy, Orthopedics and Women’s Health.
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