The Hand to Shoulder Podcast

By Hand to Shoulder Center Podcast

Podcasts for OT's, PT's specializing in upper extremity care. The goal is to cover topics that lead to discussion that will elevate the profession. This is for all treating therapists who want to enha... more

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February 03, 2025 042: Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffness (CMMS) with Kantessa Stewart, OTR/L, CHT
Please join Hand to Shoulder podcast members Ann and Cassie as they interview Kantessa Stewart out of Southwestern Ohio Orthopedics discussing a hand therapy technique called CMMS for addressing stiff joints. Kantessa talks through launching the program and how patients with stiff joints benefit from casting to relieve stiffness. Learn clinical pearls regarding materials and length of time in
between castings. We hope you gather takeaways of confidence and empowerment to try a new technique.

Kantessa Stewart has been an Occupational Therapist since 1999 and a Certified Hand Therapist since 2007.  She received a Certificate in the Advanced Practice of Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation from Drexel University in
2007.  Kantessa has spent the majority of her career in out-patient orthopedics starting in hospital based for the first 10 years of her career moving to a physician-owned practice for the last 15 years.  She has developed Transitional Work Programs providing specialized Hand Therapy in Manufacturing Facilities, expanded a small Hand Therapy program within a local hospital, and opened Hand
Therapy Satellite Clinics for the physician owned practice where she is employed.
Kantessa has worked diligently to expand the knowledge of Hand Therapy in western Ohio, develop sound programs with skilled therapists, provide continuous learning
opportunities for staff and started the Dayton Hand Therapy Group scheduling bimonthly continuing education.  She has lectured on various topics of the upper extremity at both State and National Conferences including ASHT, OOTA and ASSH, Virtual Platforms and has taught
Orthosis Fabrication at local colleges.   Currently she is
employed within the Hand Center of Southwestern Ohio/Orthopedic Associates as a Clinical Manager, carrying a full patient caseload.  She collaborates with the surgeons on protocol development, assists in Journal Club planning,
organizes staffing in therapy clinics and serves as a Clinical Specialist within the Hand Therapy Department.  Kantessa thrives on challenges and strives to search for solutions for patients not responding to traditional therapy techniques.  Her interest in CMMS began after taking a
Virtual CMMS Course taught by Robyn Midgley.  Since then she has worked hard to utilize Judy Colditz’s technique in the clinic to help patients with limited motion not responding to their courses of treatment.  Kantessa continued to further develop her understanding of the CMMS technique by mentoring from Judy Colditz to problem-solve difficult cases.  She assists in leading the bimonthly CMMS Discussion Group sponsored by BraceLab and is working with a team of Hand Therapists to develop a 1 and 2 day Hands-on Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffness course for ASHT  which is due to be released this year.   Kantessa is passionate about sharing the CMMS technique with other therapists because of the change it has made in her own practice and the successful outcomes she has seen with her patients.  Kantessa is excited to be presenting on
the CMMS technique at IFSHT and the Texas Hand Society meeting in 2025.
Kantessa’s contact
info - [email protected]
www.linkedin.com/in/kantessa-stewart-otr-l-cht-853219235

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December 02, 2024 041: Glenohumeral Stabilization for Patients with Hypermobility Syndromes with Dr. Tamara Scerpella
Patients with hypermobility syndromes who present with shoulder instability have traditionally been told to go to therapy. But what if therapy is not enough? Join Dr. Tamara Scerpella as she explains how she evaluates and treats this challenging issue. She goes into details regarding surgical procedure, sling use, protocol and rehabilitation post-surgically for capsular shift or tightening. Listen for key
takeaways regarding precautions and contraindications once the glenohumeral joint stability is restored! We hope you enjoy the interview!

Dr. Tamara Scerpella earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa, where she competed as a Division I gymnast, and her medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. In 1985 she first came to
Wisconsin for her residency in orthopedic surgery at UW Hospitals and Clinics. After three years in private practice in Monroe, Wisconsin, she completed a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at Union Memorial
Hospital in Baltimore. She was a member of the faculty at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse for 16 years before returning to UW-Madison in 2010.
Dr. Scerpella holds the AA McBeath Distinguished Professorship as Chair of the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. She is also the Chief of the Division of Sports Medicine and Team Physician for UW-Madison Badger Athletics. Among other accolades, she has earned the UW-Madison Slesinger Award for Excellence in Mentoring and the Woman in Science Award from the American Medical Women’s Association. Dr. Scerpella is a national expert in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery. An accomplished
researcher, she leads a longitudinal study evaluating the impact of youth physical activity on bone health across the lifespan. This study, which Dr. Scerpella began early in her career, is now the longest and one of the most robust of its kind. Her research group has shown that physical activity during childhood and adolescence improves bone health in adulthood. At UW-Madison, she has spearheaded efforts for researchers to acquire high-quality data on patient outcomes, inspiring faculty to improve patient care through research and clinical trials.
Dr. Scerpella strives to be a role model for women in medicine and advocates for gender diversity in the department and nationally, particularly in orthopedic surgery, which is the least diverse of all medical specialties. Only 6% of practicing orthopedic surgeons in the United States are women, according to data reported
by the Association of American Medical Colleges, but through Scerpella’s mentorship and leadership, women now comprise 30% of orthopedic surgeon faculty and 37% of total faculty in the department.

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October 09, 2024 040: Rehab Following Nerve Transfer with Jen Dodson, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Supercharged and ready for rehab! Are you working with a brachial plexus patient that had a nerve transfer? Well, listen up, this is the podcast for you!
Jen Dodson joins the Hand to Shoulder podcast team to discuss rehabilitation theories and principles as well as a timeline of what to expect.
Jen is a part of a qualitative research study involving rehabilitation processes with outcomes. We hope you enjoy listening to Jen as she educates us on rehabilitation following nerve transfer.

Articles she refers to in the podcast episode include:
Hill, J.L., Turner, L.C., Jone, R.D., Jimulia, D.
T., Miller, C., & Power, D.M. (2019). The stages of rehabilitation
following motor nerve transfer surgery. Journal of Musculoskeletal
Surgery and Research, 3, 60.
*Link to Hill’s et. al. 2019 article: https://journalmsr.com/the-stages-of-rehabilitation-following-motor-nerve-transfer-surgery/
Kahn, L. & Moore, A. (2016). Donor Activation Focused
Rehabilitation Approach: Maximizing Outcomes After Nerve Transfers. Hand
Clinics, 32, 263-277.
Sturma, A., Hruby, L., Farina, D., & Aszmann, O. (2019).
Structured Motor Rehabilitation After Select Nerve Transfers. Journal of
Visualized Experiments, 150, e58440, doi: 10.3791/59840.
Larocerie-Salgado, J., Chinchalkar, S., Ross, D.C., Gillis,
J., Doherty, C.D., & Miller, T.A. (2021). Rehabilitation Following
Nerve Transfer Surgery. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 26(2),
71-77.

Jennifer "Jen" Dodson has been an Occupational
Therapist since 1998, a Certified Hand Therapist since 2004, and is fellowship-trained from the Philadelphia Hand Center in 2002. She received her
Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate from Jefferson University (Formerly Thomas Jefferson) in 2021 along with an Advance Practice Certificate in "Teaching in the Digital Age". Jen spent the majority of her career at a level-one trauma center (16 years) where she served as a clinical specialist. She had the opportunity to start a hand therapy program there and educate various stakeholders on the distinct role CHTs play throughout
the continuum of care.

Jen has been a strong advocate for the profession and
specialty of hand therapy by serving on the ASHT education council, lecturing on various topics of the upper extremity across the US and Canada as an invited
speaker for state and national conferences, served as adjunct faculty, contributed to book chapters, performed curriculum development, and owned her own continuing education business specializing in upper extremity
rehabilitation courses. She is currently employed at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC, where she serves as a clinical specialist, coordinates student placement, is an instructor in their AOTA-approved hand therapy fellowship, and is the CHT who works with the surgeons in brachial plexus clinic. She is passionate about serving those who have sustained the most complex traumatic
upper extremity injuries and athletes of all levels.

She can be reached at: [email protected].
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1h 2min
September 03, 2024 039: Nerve Transfers with Dr. Nick Munaretto
Nerve transfer surgery involves reconnecting a functioning nerve fascicle to a damaged or lacerated nerve to restore connection to muscles with absent innervation. This is an extensive surgery that takes a lot of time and education with our patients before and after
surgery. Dr. Munaretto explores common nerve transfers he completes at the Hand to Shoulder Center while discussing appropriate candidates and clinical
findings. He shares insight into cutting edge research of these procedures and outcomes. Stay tuned for our next podcast with hand therapist Jen Dodson who will be giving us an overview of the principles of rehab following nerve transfer surgery!

Dr. Munaretto earned his Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude from the University of Illinois and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin where he received the Gold Humanism Honor Society Award and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society as Junior Medical Student. From there he completed his five-year orthopedic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic in
Rochester, MN. Then, Dr. Munaretto proceeded to advance his education and completed a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship program at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC. During his time in Charlotte, he visited Drs. Werthel and Valenti, two international shoulder surgery experts in Paris, France and completed a travelling fellowship with them.
Dr. Nick Munaretto is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery with a specialty in hand and upper extremity surgery. He has a special interest in peripheral nerve injuries, arthritic conditions of the upper extremity including shoulder and elbow replacement as well as arthroscopic procedures involving the shoulder to hand. His practice philosophy emphasizes compassionate and expert care for every patient and utilizes the most advanced techniques and
technology to help patients live their greatest potential. He practices here at the Hand to Shoulder Center.
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July 25, 2024 038: Understanding Midcarpal Instability with Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
Wrist instability can be a difficult condition to treat.
Today’s episode covers the intricate mechanics of midcarpal instability and the two types of clinical presentations: midcarpal VISI (volar intercalated
segmental instability) and the less common midcarpal DISI (dorsal intercalated segmental instability). Clinical testing for each of these conditions will be covered as well as evidence-supported treatment interventions including
orthotic management, muscular engagement and the progression with proprioceptive training.

Ann Porretto-Loehrke is a skilled clinician with a passion
for teaching and clinical treatment of upper extremity disorders. She has been practicing for 30 years and teaching continuing education courses for the past 20. She is the Clinical Development Coordinator at the Hand to Shoulder Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Ann is a
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) for treatment of the upper quadrant through the International Academy of
Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM). Ann received a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Marquette University in 1994 and completed a post-professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Drexel University with a specialty in hand and upper quarter rehabilitation in
2007. She is also certified in dry needling through Myopain Seminars, as a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT). Ann is a lead instructor who co-developed the Hand & Upper Extremity Track through IAOM, a set of 6 manual therapy courses designed specifically for hand and upper extremity
specialists. She co-authored a chapter in Rehabilitation of the Hand & Upper Extremity on nerve compression syndromes of the elbow and forearm, as well as published two peer-reviewed articles entitled “Clinical Manual
Assessment of the Wrist” and “Taping Techniques for the Wrist” in the 2016 Journal of Hand Therapy’s special edition of the wrist. Ann serves as the planning committee chair for the Wisconsin Hand Experience conference and has presented at American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) annual conferences, Canadian Society of Hand Therapist Annual Conference, Philadelphia meeting,
TRIA Hand Conference, and Teton Hand Conferences. She also teaches online courses for MedBridge education and facilitated the development of the MedBridge CHT prep program launched in June of 2021.

Ann can be reached at:
Instagram: @anns_happy_hands
Email: [email protected]
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-porretto-loehrke-dpt-cht-comt-cmtpt-1080b62a/
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June 19, 2024 037: Somatosensory Rehab with Tara Packham, OTReg (Ont), PhD
Somatosensory rehabilitation is a method of assessment and treatment for neuropathic pain developed in Switzerland two decades ago by Claude Spicher, a Swiss hand therapist. It draws on contemporary understandings
of functional neuroanatomy to address both sensory loss and sensory gain (allodynia). While it can be used for the entire body, it is especially useful for conditions commonly seen in the upper extremity such as complex regional pain syndrome, painful scars, nerve compression syndromes, and burns. Join us as Tara Packham discusses the mechanics of Somatosensory Rehab: how it works
and how this can be applied to your patients presenting with persistent pain.

Dr. Tara Packham is an occupational therapist and assistant professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario Canada. She worked for over 25 years in hand and upper limb rehabilitation before completing a PhD under the mentorship of Dr. Joy MacDermid. Her research interests are at the intersection of persistent pain and
upper limb conditions, with a special focus on moving evidence into practice. She is active in the Canadian and American Societies for Hand Therapists and
currently serves as Editor in Chief at Hand Therapy (official journal of the British Association of Hand Therapists and European Federation of Societies
for Hand Therapy).

Dr. Packham can be reached at:
[email protected]
@TaraLPackham on X
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May 29, 2024 036: Building A Hand Therapy Fellowship with Jyo Supnekar, OTR/L, OTD, CHT, CLT, C/NDT, COMT
Jyo Supnekar, OTR/L, OTD, CHT, CLT, C/NDT, COMT and her colleagues at Johns Hopkins Health
System had the vision of building a hand therapy fellowship in 2015 and after much research and numerous hours dedicated towards the application process, creating
a curriculum, creating a core group of mentors and educators, marketing and receiving candidacy status, the Fellowship was launched in 2017. Jyo shares how
this process has been rigorous, tiring, inspiring and highly gratifying process where she learned to build a strong team of highly skilled clinicians working towards a common goal.
Jyo Supnekar is a clinical specialist at Johns Hopkins Health System. She has a doctorate in occupational therapy and specializes in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, lymphedema therapy and stroke rehabilitation. Jyo has practiced as a certified hand therapist since 1998 and enjoys learning new skills, techniques, technologies and innovative treatment solutions for rehabilitation. Jyo has worked as a clinician at Johns Hopkins for over 12 years. She started the process of developing a hand therapy fellowship in 2016. They accepted their first fellows in 2017 and received a 10-year accreditation from AOTA. Jyo has a passion for learning, education and knowledge sharing. She has recently passed forward the Director’s role to an accomplished colleague so she can pursue other program initiatives. She is still involved in teaching didactics and hands-on skills training. Jyo is also a Fellowship Programs Review Committee member for AOTA.
How to reach Jyo: [email protected]

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April 02, 2024 035: Neuromodulation Coaching with Lisa Kozden, PhD, OTR, CHT, COMT
Neuromodulation coaching is a unique treatment approach which helps to assess and categorize each patient into specific archetypes with associated neurophysiological profiles. By understanding each
patient’s archetype, a clinician can create and implement more effective plans of care which address the physical, mental, and emotional health of the patient. Join us to learn more about Neuromodulation coaching and how it can help improve the occupational performance of therapy patients.

Lisa Kozden, Ph.D., OTR, CHT, COMT is an occupational therapist with 23 years of experience in treating patients with hand and upper extremity conditions. She graduated with a master’s degree in occupational therapy (MOT) in 2000 from Nova Southeastern University, became certified as a hand therapist (CHT) in 2008, and achieved certification as an orthopedic manual therapist (COMT) in 2014 by the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine US (IAOM-US). Over the last 8 years, Lisa has been teaching full-time as a Faculty Specialist in the Occupational Therapy Department at The University of Scranton. On a part-time basis, she treats patients for a regional healthcare system in Northeastern PA and teaches continuing education courses in the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM)’s Upper Extremity Track. Lisa serves as a member of the Research Division for the American Society for Hand Therapists (ASHT) and has recently earned her PhD in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Her topic of research involves the infusion of a psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)-based program into upper extremity rehabilitation.

Here the the links to Dr. Ian Weinberg's site with more
specific information on the certification course for health professionals:

https://www.neuronostic.com

https://www.neuronostic.com/?page=course_neuromodulation_accreditation

The book Lisa refers to in the podcast episode is by Babette Rothschild (2016), The Body Remembers Volume 2: Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment.
Here is the Amazon site if people want to
purchase this laminated card:
https://www.amazon.com/Autonomic-Nervous-System-Table-Laminated/dp/039371280X

How to reach Lisa:
LinkedIn
profile at http://linkedin.com/in/lisa-kozden-04469136
Email
at [email protected]

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March 21, 2024 034_Hand Therapy in Dubai with Blair Agero
We become accustomed to our role as a hand therapist in the clinic where we practice, often not giving a second thought to how we perform our daily duties. But what does the role of a hand therapist look like in another part of the world? Blair Agero, occupational therapist, joins us from Dubai, UAE to share what his day-to-day roles entail. Please join us for an interesting look at hand therapy practice abroad!

Blair Agero received a Bachelor of Science degree in
Occupational Therapy in 1999 from the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in Manila, then went on to receive a postgraduate certificate in Hand Therapy
from the University of Derby in the UK in 2014.
He also went on to receive a postgraduate diploma specializing in hand therapy from the International University of Andalucía in Seville, Spain in 2022. Blair has presented on various hand therapy topics in Dubai, London, and Vienna. He currently works as a senior hand therapist at the Mediclinic Middle East in Dubai where he focuses on treating sports-related injuries in the
elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Blair is the co-founder
of the Emirates Hand Therapy Special Interest Group and is passionate about advancing hand therapy practice in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.

How to reach Blair:
Website: www.handtherapistblair.com
Podcast: More Than Just A Hand
Instagram: @handtherapistblairdubai
LinkedIn: Blair Agero
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January 25, 2024 033: Blood Flow Restriction and How it Can Fit into Your Hand Therapy Practice with Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT, CPAM, CSCS
We’ve seen lots of hype about Blood Flow Restriction, or BFR
in social media, but how does it work? Join us as Jim Wagner, seasoned hand
therapist and powerlifter as he brings to light the physiologic benefits of BFR
and how this can be incorporated into your hand therapy practice!
Jim Wagner has been practicing for 30 years with clinical
experience of the UE in orthopedics. He received his post professional doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health in hand therapy. He’s certified in PAMs and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He’s a team leader at Guthrie Hand Center in New York state and serves as an adjunct professor at both Keuka and Ithaca College OT programs. He's been
involved in competitive powerlifting and bodybuilding for 35 years. He’s nationally known for instructing cupping, IASTM, orthotic fabrication, blood flow restriction and kinesiology taping. Jim has spoken at Georgia Hand Society Special Interest Group, Wisconsin Hand Experience, and many other therapy
related venues. He’s published in the practice forum section of the AJOT and serves on the Education Division of the ASHT. Jim recently became a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM-US).
How to reach Jim:
Email: [email protected]
IG handle: cht_power71
B Strong Blood Flow Restriction Training | BFR Bands | B Strong
Products (bstrong.training)
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