Functional Hand Assessment & Anatomy Webinar
Monday 1st March 2027
Functional Hand Assessment & Anatomy Webinar
Build confidence in hand therapy with practical, evidence-based assessment skills you can apply immediately in clinic.
Designed specifically for occupational therapists, this live online webinar will strengthen your understanding of hand anatomy and functional assessment, helping you develop the clinical reasoning and practical skills needed to confidently assess and treat patients with hand conditions.
Whether you are new to hand therapy or looking to refresh and refine your assessment techniques, this interactive session will provide clinically relevant learning you can take straight into your daily practice.
What You'll Learn
Build confidence in functional hand assessment with practical, clinically relevant learning you can apply in everyday practice.
- Hand anatomy and its clinical relevance
- Functional hand assessment techniques
- Practical goniometry skills
- Sensation and oedema assessment
- Clinical reasoning for hand rehabilitation
Webinar Details
Led by:
Lisa Small
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc Advanced Healthcare Practices, Accredited Hand Therapist
With over 20 years of experience in hand rehabilitation, Lisa brings extensive clinical expertise and practical insight to this interactive session.
Lisa will be sharing her knowledge and experience to ensure you are equipped with the necessary clinical skills that you can apply in your daily practice.
Course Programme
09:00 – Introduction
An overview of the day, learning objectives, and key principles of functional hand assessment.
09:15 – Hand Anatomy
A practical and clinically focused review of hand anatomy relevant to occupational therapy and rehabilitation practice.
10:45 – Break (15 minutes)
11:00 – Functional Anatomy and Goniometry
Explore movement analysis, functional assessment techniques, and accurate goniometric measurement skills.
12:00 – Sensation and Oedema Assessment
Learn practical approaches to assessing sensation changes and oedema management within hand therapy.
13:00 – Final Questions and Evaluation
Opportunity for discussion, reflection, and consolidation of learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This webinar is ideal for:
Occupational Therapists
Newly qualified therapists
Therapists developing hand therapy skills
Rehabilitation clinicians working with upper limb conditions
Practitioners seeking to refresh assessment knowledge and techniques
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The online training is not recorded. To maximise the learning experience, the webinars will be live, interactive sessions where participates will be encouraged to participate in the discussions and a short quiz at the end of every subject.
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Yes, participants who attend the full training session, will receive an electronic certificate of attendance after the session. This can be included as evidence for your continuing professional development (CPD) training.
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The training is suitable for all qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
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Prior to attending the training session, you will receive written information relating to standard clinical terminology, commonly used in hand therapy practice. Please ensure you read and understand this information prior to attending the training.