Upper Extremity Examination Tier 1

This course is designed to teach or refresh the individual on performing an upper extremity examination to identify RYG flags in a field of play setting.  The primary objective of this course is to help the practitioner perform a quick, efficient, and effective upper extremity exam in a 5-10 minute time frame. Performing a rapid and efficient exam in a field of play setting is crucial to the athletes and team when making a return to play decision or determining safe and effective treatment for athletes. This examination is intended to be performed off the field of play prior to treatment, returning an athlete to competition, or returning athlete to their team physios.  Basic examination and appropriate clinical judgement methods will be discussed. Student time during the course is tracked and logged. A quiz will be required at the end of the class; 80% is required to pass. Two attempts are permitted. The course runs on an annual basis. If not completed with the year, access will be blocked.