PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEI would like to invite you to join us in Vancouver for our fourth annual conference. It was not that long ago that the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists began hosting an annual conference. The conference has grown tremendously in the past four years – from hosting our own conference to joining forces with MANUS for joint meetings (the Canadian Society for Surgery of the Hand).Your conference committee has worked hard to provide an exciting program. It is a great opportunity to share information and for new knowledge acquisition. You will be certain to go home with a new idea to implement in your practice. Vancouver is one of my favourite cities to visit. Take some time (but not away from the conference!) to experience the city, take a walk on the sea wall, or socialize with colleagues. Attending the CSHT conference always rejuvenates me and renews my enthusiasm in our profession and it is sure to do the same for you. See you in Vancouver!

Carol Zimmerman

Thursday April 28, 20117-10 pm Welcome Reception - Wine & Cheese and Early Registration, Hosted by Professional Orthopedic Products; Renaissance Harbourside Hotel, Vista 360 Lounge

Friday April 29, 20117:00 - 8:00 am: Registration & Continental Breakfast8:00 - 8:15 am Opening Address: Innovations in Hand Therapy Carol Zimmerman & Trevor Fraser8:15 - 9:30 am Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain in the Upper Extremity 1.The Integrated Systems Model (ISM) & the Role of the Thorax in Upper Extremity Pain and Disability Linda Joy Lee – PhD Candidate 2. Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) Trevor Fraser 3. Acupuncture & Prolotherapy Dr. Victor Chan 4. Panel Questions9:30 - 10:00 am Extended Scope of Practice Roles in the UK Bridget Ellis10:00 - 10:30 am Refreshment Break and Exhibitor Viewing10:30 - 12:00 pm Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) 1. Medical Management of CRPS Dr. William McDonald 2. Therapeutic Management of CRPS Susan Stralka 3. Mechanical Allodynia Claude Spicher 4. Panel Questions12:00 - 1:00 pm Networking Lunch12:00 – 1:00 pm CSHT AGM – Vistas 360 - CSHT Members Only1:00 - 1:15 pm West Coast Hand Therapy Association AGM - Vistas 360 – WCHTA Members Only1:15 - 2:00 pm Regional Tips and Tricks for Common Hand Problems Delegate Panel from Across Canada2:00 - 3:00 pm Therapist Role in CMC OA Sue Michlovitz3:00 - 3:30 pm Refreshment Break and Exhibitor Viewing3:30 - 5:30 Breakout Sessions - 1 hour each, repeated twice. Breakout Sessions (Choose 2) 1. Motor Imagery & Mirror Box Therapy: Susan Stralka 2. Stiff Hand (Part 1/2): Shrikant Chinchalkar & Joey Pipicelli 3. Upper Extremity Electrophysical Agents: Alison Hoens & Joseph Anthony 4. Mixed Wound Management: Shelley Masyoluk & Linda Maedel

Friday Evening Social - tentatively 7 -10 pmDinner Cruise around the Vancouver Harbour and Burrard Inlet!

Saturday April 30, 20117:00 - 8:00 am: Continental Breakfast8:00 - 8:30 am Flexor Tendon Update: Where We’re at in 2011 Shrikant Chinchalkar8:30 - 9:00 am Wide Awake Surgery Dr. Don Lalonde9:00 - 10:00 am Scientific Paper Presentations10:00 - 10:30 am Psychosocial Factors of Wrist & Hand Pain Dr. Stephen Kennedy10:30 - 11:00 am Refreshment Break and Exhibitor Viewing11:00 - 12:00 pm Breakout Sessions (1 of 2) 12:00 - 1:00 pm Networking Lunch1:00 - 2:30 pm CSHT & MANUS Joint Session Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control of the Wrist Dr. Elisabet Hagert Strategies in Wrist Rehab for Stability and Mobility Sue Michlovitz2:30 - 3:00 pm Refreshment Break and Exhibitor Viewing3:00 - 4:00 pm Breakout Sessions - (2 of 2) Breakout Sessions (Choose 2) 1. Kinesiology Taping for the Upper Extremity: Dr. Anthony Aiello 2. Stiff Hand (Part 2/2): Shrikant Chinchalkarr & Joey Pipicelli 3. Controlled Motion Splinting of the Wrist: Lynne Feehan 4. The PIP Joint ‘Unlocked’: Bridget Ellis

Sunday May 1, 201110 am Tour of Historic Stanley Park – Walk or Jog

Program is subject to change without notification

FACULTYDr. Elisabet Hagert, MD, PhDConsultant Hand Surgeon - Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm Sweden;Dept. of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Section of OrthopaedicsHand & Foot Reconstructive Surgery Center, Stockholm, Sweden

Sue Michlovitz, PT, PhD, CHTAdjunct Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Columbia University; Associate ClinicalProfessor, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON; 2011 Vice President of the American Society ofHand Therapists (ASHT) and Affiliate Director for the American Association for Hand Surgery(AAHS); Assistant Editor for Journal of Hand Therapy; Currently in private practice, CayugaHand Therapy, Ithaca, NY

Dr. Don Lalonde, MD, FRCSCProfessor of Surgery, Dalhousie University; Past President - Canadian Society of PlasticSurgeons; Chair-Elect of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and Vice president of theAmerican Association for Hand Surgery

Lynne Feehan, BSc.PT, MSc.(PT), PhD, CHTMichael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Physical Therapy,University of British Columbia; President (2010 -2013), International Federation of Societies forHand Therapy (IFSHT)

Shrikant J. Chinchalkar, M.TH.O., BSc.OT, OTR, CHTDepartment of Hand Therapy, Hand & Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Care, London,Ontario

Susan Stralka, PT, DPT, MS, ACHEBaptist Rehabilitation in Germantown, Tennessee; Clinical Instructor at the University ofTennessee Center for Health Sciences at Memphis

Bridget Ellis, MCSP, M.Sc.Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Hand Therapy, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UnitedKingdom; Research & Development Committee – British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT);Lecturer – Southampton University, UK

Dr. William McDonald, MDAnesthesiologist - St. Paul’s Hospital Pain Program; Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia Medical School

Dr. Stephen Kennedy, MDResident Physician (PGY-5), Department of Orthopedics, University of British Columbia

Claude Spicher OT, Swiss Certified Hand TherapistFounder – Somatosensory Rehabilitation Centre in Fribourg, Switzerland

Linda Joy Lee, BSc.(PT), FCAMT, CGIMS, MCPA, PhD CandidateClinical Consultant – Synergy Physiotherapy, North Vancouver, BC

Joey Pipicelli, MSc.OT, OT Reg. (Ont.), CHTDepartment of Occupational Therapy, London Health Sciences CentreDepartment of Hand Therapy, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care London, Ontario

Alison Hoens, PT, PhDResearch, Education and Practice Coordinator for Physiotherapy at Providence Health Care;Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC) Knowledge Broker; Clinical Associate Professor at theUniversity of British Columbia (UBC)

Joseph Anthony, PT, PhDClinical Instructor – University of British Columbia (UBC)

Shelley Masyoluk, RN, BSN, CWOCNClinical Resource Specialist (IIWCC) - Smith & Nephew Inc.

Linda Maedel, BSc.PT, FCAMPT, CHTGuest Lecturer, Tutor and Clinical Skills Assistant for the Department of Physical Therapy, UBC

Dr. Victor Chan BSc., MBA, NDNaturopathic Physician - Performax Health Group, Burnaby, BC. Special interest and specific training in prolotherapy, neural therapy, and IV nutritional therapy; Contributing writer for VanFighter.com

Dr. Anthony Aiello, B. Kin (Hons), DC, D.Ac, CSCS, CSTI, ART®, RTP®, Graston®

CONFERENCE FEES

MEMBERSEarly Bird Discount on or before March 27th, 2011$425.00

After March 27th, 2011$480.00

NON-MEMBERSEarly Bird Discount on or before March 27th, 2011$475.00

After march 27th, 2011$525.00

OCCUPATIONAL & PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS OR RESIDENTS $300.00

One Day: $250.00 Members $275.00 Non-Members

Cancellation Fee: A full refund minus a $100 administration fee is available prior to April 1, 2011. No refunds available after April 1, 2011

Please forward any questions to the Host Organizing Committee Chair:Trevor Fraser: trevortfraser@shaw.ca

CONFERENCE DETAILSRegistration can be completed online. Please note online registration will be available begining January 26, 2011.

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Please check www.csht.org for details. Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and conference materials are included in the conference fees.

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THE RENAISSANCE VANCOUVER HARBOURSIDE HOTEL offers stylish guestrooms reflective of Vancouver's spirit. Located on the waterfront in downtown Vancouver, the hotel features local touches and luxurious amenities, including a new restaurant - p2b bistro & bar, offering fresh, simply-prepared dishes in a casual-upscale ambiance.

Offering breathtaking views of the surrounding city and mountains, Vistas 360 is a one-of-a-kind location for meetings and special events. Conveniently located close to Vancouver's top attractions (including Stanley Park, Historic Gastown, and the Robson Shopping District), the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel is the perfect location for business or pleasure.

Contact the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel to book your reservation.

The CSHT Conference Group Rate is $165.00 per night. Only limited conference rate rooms are available!(conference code: CHSCHSA)

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GETTING FLIGHTS TO VANCOUVER

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VANCOUVER SKYTRAINGetting to the Host Hotel from the airport is easy on Vancouver’s SKYTRAIN! Simply take the Canada Line from YVR Airport to the Waterfront Station. You may purchase a one-way ticket ($8.75 CAD) at the station using cash, debit, or credit card.CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CANADA LINE SCHEDULE

As an alternate option, taxi or limousine services are available at approximate costs of $35 for a taxi or $60 for limousine service