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Fall 2026

October 13, 2026
13h00-17h00

Clinical Anatomy of the Upper Extremity: Cadaveric Lab Workshop for Rehabilitation Professionals

This workshop is intended for occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) who work in the clinical specialty area of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation and are seeking a deeper appreciation of clinically relevant anatomy.

Led by Professors Barbara Shankland, erg, MSc, certified hand therapist and Marie-Lyne Grenier erg., School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, together with Anatomy Department Professors Mette Coleman, DSc, FAAOMPT, and Gabriel Venne, PhD, this immersive cadaveric prosection laboratory will provide participants with an in‑depth exploration of the upper extremity with the integration of clinical insights and practice‑informed perspectives.

A list of the structures to be identified will be sent to participants prior to the lab and a lab checklist will be provided on site.

Date:

October 13, 2026

Time:

13h00-17h00

Language of Instruction:

The workshop will be offered in English. Questions are welcome in both French and English. Presentation materials will be available in English only.

Cost:

325.00$ (cost includes the Strathcona Anatomy lab administration and maintenance fees, use of lab coats, protective eyewear and gloves)

Healthy snacks and drinks will be provided.ÌýParking passes will be available on request.Ìý

*Please note a minimum number of participants will be required to run the workshop.

*Registration will close September 7, 2026.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the anatomy review for rehabilitation clinicians:

  1. Participants will be able to identify key anatomical structures of the upper extremity using cadaveric prosections and skeletons. Structures covered will include bones, joints/ligaments, blood vessels, nerves, tendons, muscles, and fascia. The entire upper extremity from the shoulder to the fingers will be covered.
  2. Participants will be able to relate anatomical structures to common upper extremity conditions encountered in clinical practice

    Instructors:

    Barbara Shankland, BSc(OT), MSc, OT(C), erg., CHT

    Occupational therapist and Assistant Professor (Professional), School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾. More than 30 years of experience in upper extremity rehabilitation. Lecturer at local, provincial national and European conferences as well as universities in Ontario and Quebec. First certified hand therapist in Quebec.

    Marie-Lyne Grenier, MScOT, DOT, PhD, erg.

    Occupational therapist and Assistant Professor (Professional), School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾. 15 years of experience working in the areas of hand and upper limb rehabilitation, ergonomics, and workplace injuries. Graduate Certificate in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation from Drexel University, USA. Certified Hand Therapist (2015-2020).

    Mette Coleman, DSc., FAAOMPT
    Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾

    Mette Coleman is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Anatomical Sciences at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, where she teaches musculoskeletal and visceral anatomy to physical and occupational therapy and kinesiology students, as well as musculoskeletal anatomy to first-year medical students. Trained as a physiotherapist, she is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic manual physiotherapist in the United States and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Her work focuses on anatomy education, with an emphasis on integrating foundational anatomical knowledge with clinical reasoning and application. She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Health Sciences Education at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾.

    Gabriel Venne, D.O., PhD
    Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾

    Gabriel Venne is an anatomist and Canadian osteopath, and an Associate Professor at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾. He serves as Director of the Division of Anatomical Sciences, leading cadaveric-based education and anatomy teaching across health professional programs. He is also a board member of the Fascia Research Society, contributing to international efforts to better understand fascia as a dynamic and functional system and to bridge research with clinical practice. With a background bridging anatomy and osteopathy, his work emphasizes the functional and clinical significance of connective tissues, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration in education, research, and professional training.

    Schedule:

    • Registration and code of conduct review
    • Short lecture on key structures to be reviewed in the lab
    • Transition to lab
    • Lab station 1
    • Lab station 2
    • Lab station 3
    • Lab station 4
    • Guided Museum tour (optional)

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    Location:Ìý

    Strathcona Anatomy & Dentistry Building
    3640 University Street
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    H3A 0C7

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