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Agenda
Details for our 2026 conference will be added to this page when available.
The information below is from our 2025 conference.
Meet our speakers and planning committee
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00am | Registration, Breakfast, Vendors
7:50am | Welcome
8:00am – 8:05am | Session 1 | Case Introduction
We start the day with an introduction to our patient case, focusing on the diagnosis and initial considerations for treatment. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges and unique aspects of navigating such cases.
- Case Introduction – Brittany Willis, MS, OTR/L, CHT
8:05am – 9:55am | Session 2 | Strategies to Holistically Support Hand Therapy Patients
This session will explore comprehensive approaches to support patients, including psychological strategies, effective communication techniques, and interactive treatment methods. Emphasis will be placed on building rapport and incorporating mental health into the care you provide.
- Pain Psychology Strategies to Offer Patients – Jon Sikorski, PhD, LP
- Emotional Wellbeing in the Hand Therapy Patient – Macy Stonner, OTD, CHT
10:10am – 11:40am | Session 3 | Unlocking Mobility: Effective Evaluation and Treatment of Limited Motion
Attendees will learn about the causes of range of motion deficits and various treatment interventions. We will cover joint mobilization, splinting ideas, and scar management techniques to improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluation: What is Causing Range of Motion Deficits? – Miranda Materi, OT/L, OTD, CHT
- Treatment Interventions for Limited Motion – Miranda Materi, OT/L, OTD, CHT
11:55am – 12:25pm | Session 4 | Patient FAQs
We address common patient questions regarding recovery, providing evidence-based answers and practical advice.
- Navigating Recovery with Confidence – Lucas Richer, OTR/L, OTD, CHT, CEAS
12:25pm – 1:10pm | Lunch
Join us for lunch where you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow attendees, meet the speakers, and connect with vendors showcasing the latest innovations in the field. This is a great chance to build valuable relationships and explore new products and services
1:10pm – 2:40pm | Session 5 | Strength Restored: Comprehensive Approaches to Developing Strength
Attendees will learn how to identify the sources of weakness and implement effective treatment strategies. The session will cover core strengthening, proprioception exercises, and techniques for improving stability and postural strength.
- Evaluation: Where to Start? – Chris Carroll, PT, DPT, NCS, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT
- Treatment for a Weak Kinetic Chain – Chris Carroll, PT, DPT, NCS, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT
2:55pm – 3:45pm | Session 6 | Reflections & Panel Discussion
This session provides a recap of our patient case, followed by a discussion involving the treating therapist, physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, and the patient. The focus will be on collaborative problem-solving and sharing insights from different perspectives.
- PM&R Reflections: Treating a Patient with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – Rebecca Barnack, MS, APRN, FNP-C
- Unraveling Complexity: Medical and Patient Perspectives – Becky Soderholm; Rebecca Barnack, MS, APRN, FNP-C; Brittany Willis, MS, OTR/L, CHT
3:45pm – 4:30pm | Session 7 | Panel of Pearls
Always a highlight of our conference, therapists will learn practical tips and tricks to take back to their clinic on Monday. A panel of experts will share valuable insights and innovative solutions.
- The Stuff They Do Not Teach in Textbooks – Miranda Materi, OT/L, OTD, CHT
- What Works: Practical Strategies – Macy Stonner, OTD, CHT
Q&A Sessions
You will have the opportunity to participate in live Q&A with our experts following each session. This is a great opportunity to interact with them and exchange perspectives. Presentation slides are provided in advance so come ready with your questions!
Objectives
Following this event, attendees will be able to
- Detail evidence-based current management principles of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.
- Identify innovative therapy techniques in the treatment of upper extremity conditions.
- Describe current concepts in managing upper extremity conditions in surgical patients.
