(Non-Members) Harnessing the Power of the Human Body: Advanced Concepts to Return Patients to the Game of Life
Presented by: Mike Mueller, OTR, CHT and Jim Wagner, OTD, CHT, COMS, CSCS
Dates: Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am–12:00 pm. Registration opens at 7:30 am Friday.
Location: DoubleTree Hotel Novi, 42100 Crescent Blvd., Novi, MI 48375
Phone: (248) 419-9920
Registration Fees
- MiOTA/MPTA/ASHT Members & Students: $250.00
- Non-Members: $300.00
- Late Registration (After September 11, 2026): Add $25.00 to the above prices
No refunds will be issued for cancellations after September 4, 2026.
Registration Instructions
Register online at www.misht.org, or print the registration form and mail it to:
Michigan Society of Hand Therapists
48485 Gyde Rd.
Canton, MI 48187
Please make checks payable to MSHT. Confirmations will be emailed.
Lodging Arrangements
DoubleTree Hotel Novi
42100 Crescent Blvd., Novi, MI 48375
Phone: (248) 419-9920
- Thursday, September 17, 2026: $144.00 — King or two Queen beds
- Friday, September 18, 2026: $144.00 — King or two Queen beds
Room prices are in effect until Monday, August 24, 2026. Please use the MSHT hotel reservation link to reserve rooms.
Lunch Options
Boxed lunches will be provided by Panera. Please select one option and include it on your registration form.
- Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich: Oven-roasted turkey breast, aged white cheddar, mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, mayo, salt, and pepper on Country Rustic Sourdough; served with chips and a cookie
- Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich: Zesty sweet peppers, feta, cucumbers, mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, hummus, salt, and pepper on Tomato Basil Miche; served with chips and a cookie
- Greek Salad: Romaine and lettuce blend with Greek dressing, grape tomatoes, feta, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini; served with chips and a cookie
A light breakfast, coffee, and water will also be provided.
About the Speakers
Jim Wagner, OTD, CHT, COMT, CSCS
Dr. Wagner is an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with 30 years of clinical experience in upper-extremity orthopedics. He received his post-professional clinical doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a specialty in hand therapy. Dr. Wagner is credentialed in physical agent modalities, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and is credentialed as a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist. He is currently the team leader of the Guthrie Hand Center and an adjunct professor in an accredited occupational therapy program.
Jim has been involved in competitive powerlifting and bodybuilding for 37 years and has participated in 30 competitions. He has traveled extensively to teach kinesiology taping, cupping, instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobility, orthotic fabrication, manual therapy, and blood-flow restriction training. He is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His publications include work in the Practice Forum section of the Journal of Hand Therapy and a co-authored chapter in the eighth edition of Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. He also serves on the ASHT Education Division.
Mike Mueller, OTR, CHT
Mike Mueller is a staff hand therapist at Rothman Orthopaedics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with more than 30 years of experience in upper-extremity rehabilitation. He is an occupational therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, and exercise scientist with extensive experience applying the kinetic-chain approach to upper-extremity rehabilitation and performance. His special interests include managing upper-extremity injuries in athletes, and he has worked with athletes from youth through professional levels.
Mike has presented at state, national, and international conferences. He is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists, American Occupational Therapy Association, American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and American Baseball Biomechanics Society.
Preliminary Program
| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 | |
| 8:00–10:00 | Kinetic Chain Assessments and Interventions to Maximize Hand Therapy Outcomes — Lecture and Lab (M) |
| 10:00–10:15 | Vendors/Break |
| 10:15–12:00 | Evaluation and Treatment of Common Shoulder Diagnoses and Procedures — Lecture and Lab (J&M) |
| 12:00–12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30–1:30 | Grip and Strength Training for the Upper Extremity Specialist — Lecture and Lab (J) |
| 1:30–2:30 | Female Physiology and Performance for the Upper Extremity Specialist (M) |
| 2:30–2:45 | Vendors/Break |
| 2:45–3:45 | Exercise Prescription and Aging (J) |
| 3:45–4:30 | Let’s Put It All Together: Cases, Questions, and Discussion (J&M) |
| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 | |
| 8:00–10:00 | Introduction to Blood Flow Restriction — Lecture and Lab (J) |
| 10:00–10:15 | Vendors/Break |
| 10:15–11:15 | Safely Returning Injured Athletes to Play (M) |
| 11:15–12:00 | Let’s Put What We Learned to Use: Cases, Questions, and Discussion (J&M) |
Please wear or bring appropriate lab clothing that allows access to the shoulder and thoracic area.
Continuing Education: 12 CEUs will be applied for this course.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 1 day
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
