Hand Care Conference

Hand Care is held every two years. We are already planning for our next meeting in the spring of 2026. Check back in early 2026 for more details.

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Hand Care is directed toward the practicing clinician and is presented at an intermediate level. It is recommended for occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, and nurses with a special interest in hand rehabilitation. A comprehensive format is designed around the dynamics of a team approach for total upper extremity care. The course includes a full spectrum of subjects pertaining to the upper extremity including lecture presentations with handouts and reference lists, an anatomy and splinting lab, panel discussions and exhibits. A portion of the proceeds from this course will be contributed to the American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF). AHTF supports the advancement of hand rehabilitation through clinical and scientific research.

Hand Care has been an Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center and Hand Rehabilitation Center of Indiana tradition since 1984. The meeting was established to share clinical knowledge with the goal of advancing the practice of hand therapy and quality of patient care both nationally and internationally. In recent years the practice made an important decision to expand the practice name to the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, reflecting our comprehensive treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. In complement to this, the name of the therapy division of the practice was changed to Hand to Shoulder Therapy Center.

We invite you to come, relax, enjoy the city of Indianapolis and add to your existing knowledge of the hand and upper extremity. The meeting is intended to be both educational and fun!