The 6th Annual Arkansas Hand Therapy Forum
Saturday, November 14, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
4th Floor, Barnes Conference Room
The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Registration Fee: $150 per attendee.
The Annual Arkansas Hand Therapy Forum is a multidisciplinary conference focused on the latest advances in hand and upper extremity care. The program explores relevant anatomy, surgical techniques, and therapy modalities, clinical outcomes, and evidence-based approaches to the evaluation and treatment of complex hand and upper extremity conditions. The Hand Forum provides a collaborative environment for sharing expertise, discussing challenging cases, and exploring innovative approaches that can enhance patient care.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Q&A sessions and visit exhibitors during scheduled breaks. Registration includes breakfast and lunch.
Program Agenda
Track 1 Agenda
| Agenda Track 1 | Room 4205 |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast/Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction |
| 8:10 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | The Therapist’s Guide to Upper Extremity Prosthetics Lecture 1 – Angela Green and Steve Martin |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. | Finger Stiffness: When To Intervene Panel – Dr. Theresa Wyrick, Dr. Tom Frazier, Dr. Sophie Hollenberg, Meaghan Fletcher, Meg Nally, and Amanda West |
| 9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Questions & Answers |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Upper Extremity Dislocations & Management Lab 1 – Dr. Sean Morell |
| 11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Questions & Answers |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Upper Extremity Nerve Conditions & Management Lab 2 – Dr. John Bracey |
| 1:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Questions & Answers |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Sports Performance Testing Lecture 2 – Chris Kelsey & Ellie Traeger |
| 2:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Questions & Answers |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. | Edema Versus Lymphedema: What You Need to Know Lecture 3 – Sara Grygus |
| 3:40 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Questions & Answers |
| 3:50 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Management of Shoulder Injuries Lecture 4 – Michael Martin |
| 4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Arkansas Hand Society Awards |
| 4:45 p.m. | Closing and Adjourn |
Track 2 Agenda
| Agenda Track 2 | Room 4202 |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast/Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction |
| 8:10 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Scars & Burns Lecture 1 – Mandy Yelvington |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. | Therapeutic Management for Elbow Fracture/Dislocations Lecture 2 – Mark Ellis |
| 9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Questions & Answers |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Upper Extremity Dislocations & Management Lab 1 – Dr. Sean Morell |
| 11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Questions & Answers |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Upper Extremity Nerve Conditions & Management Lab 2 – Dr. John Bracey |
| 1:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Questions & Answers |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Scapular Mechanics Impacting the Upper Extremity Lecture 3 – Abi Land |
| 2:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Questions & Answers |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. | TOS: Assessment & Effective Treatment Strategies Lecture 4 – Crystal Henry |
| 3:40 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Questions & Answers |
| 3:50 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Financial Considerations in Private Practice Lecture 5 – Kenny Ness |
| 4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Arkansas Hand Society Awards |
| 4:45 p.m. | Closing and Adjourn |
Program Speakers
John Bracey, MD
G. Thomas Frazier, MD
Sophie Hollenberg, MD
Sean Morell, MD
Theresa Wyrick, MD
Mark Ellis, OTR/L, CHT
Meaghan Fletcher, OTR/L, CHT
Angela Green, OTR/L
Sara Grygus, OTR/L
Chris Kelsey, OTR/L, CHT
Abi Land, PT, DPT, OCS
Meg Nalley, OTR/L
Ellie Traeger, OTD
Amanda West, OTR/L, CHT
Crystal Henry, OTR/L, CHT
Michael Martin, OTR/L, CHT
Steve Martin, OTR/L
Kenny Ness, OTR, CHT
Mandy Yelvington, PhD, OTR/L
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We look forward to seeing you November 14th!