29 September 2018, 09.00 – 16.00

The Art House, Sheffield

The human hand, enables and differentiates us from our animal counterparts. The design of the hand lends itself to complex movements and adaptations, often resulting in overuse injuries and traumas. Injuries and pathologies of the wrist and hand, may be symptomatic of issues higher up the upper extremity chain.

This workshop is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the upper limb, focussing predominantly on the anatomy, biomechanics, and function of the limb as a whole. To fully appreciate the complexity of the upper limb, the workshop will detail the arthrokinematics of the upper extremity, by using assessment and evaluation techniques to inform treatment options.

Participants will have the opportunity to develop a more robust approach to assessment, palpation and function of the limb, by carefully considering the anatomical dynamics. The workshop will conclude with selected soft tissue techniques in the treatment and management of upper extremity pathologies and injuries, including, but not limited to, the brachial plexus and neurological considerations.

In order to attend you need to hold a recognised Massage Qualification and Anatomy & Pathology certification or be a current student of MTI.

All attendees will receive 5 CPD points and a certificate on completion of the workshop.

Tea/coffee will be provided. Participants must provide their own lunch or can pre-order lunch from the on-site cafe.

There are plenty of car parks close to the venue and it is accessible by public transport.

Places for this amazing workshop are limited and must be booked in advance! One ticket per person - please do not book tickets for other people.

Earle Abrahamson

Earle is a senior lecturer in sports therapy. He is also the national chair of the Massage Training Institute, Vice-Chair of the General Council for Sport Tissue Therapists, and sits on the professional board for soft tissue therapy at the Complementary and Natural Health Care council. He is an internationally published author, therapist, psychologist, educator and teaching fellow. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Earle gained qualifications and expertise in physical education and soft tissue therapy, clinical psychology and educational practices. Earle was a medical gamesmaker for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, physical therapy team member for the London 2017 Athletics championships. He is a director at Hands-on Training an MTI accredited school. Together with Jane Langston, he has authored anatomical textbooks and is a director at LearnAnatomy UK. He is the recipient of the Turnitin Global Innovation award for student engagement and a principal fellow of the higher education academy.

Earle Abrahamson PFHEA

Senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy

Director at Hands-on Training (www.hands-on-training.co.uk)

Director at LearnAnatomy (www.LearnAnatomy.uk)

Chair of the Massage Training Institute

Vice Chair General Council for Massage Therapies

Elected member to CNHC PSB

Co-Chair ISSoTL MNTF Group

Co-author of "Making Sense of Anatomy and Physiology" (Summer 2016) Register here to find out more