Workshop:
Advanced Splinting for the Hand Therapist
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| Date |
Location |
Lodging |
| August 15-16, 2008 |
Patterson Medical/Sammons Preston
5373 West Sam Houston Parkway North
Houston, TX 77041 |
To be announced
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Instructor: Noelle
M. Austin MS, PT, CHT
Course Description
The focus of this session will be the splint fabrication process. A dynamic format
utilizing lecture, case studies, demonstration and hands-on lab activities will
address the latest in splinting trends. This interactive course is intended for the
practicing PT, PTA, OT, COTA with intermediate to advanced splinting skills. This
interactive session will allow the participants to gain insight into the newest
products on the market. Labs will allow them time to sample many different
products as well as acquire ‘Clinical Pearls’ from the experienced instructor.
Various splinting materials will be utilized including a wide range of thermoplastics,
Neoprene and strapping. In addition, a sampling of the newest tools
and components will be available for display and demonstration.
12 contact hours, 1.2 CEUs.
Course Schedule
| Friday |
| 8:00-8:30 |
Registration |
| 8:30 – 10:00 |
Lecture: Advanced Splinting |
| 10:00 – 12:00 |
Lab – creative splints to address PIP joint stiffness |
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- Digit exercise splints
- PIP extension mobilization splint
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| 12:00 – 1:00 |
Lunch (on own) |
| 1:00-3:00 |
Lab: Miscellaneous splints |
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- CMC splint
- Ulnar nerve & Combined Ulnar/Median nerve splints
- Radial nerve splints
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| 2:45 – 3:00 |
Lecture: Splinting with Neoprene |
| 3:00 - 4:30 |
Lab: MP extension mobilization splint (Digitec Kit) |
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| Saturday |
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| 8:30 – 9:30 |
Lecture: Splinting Clinical Pearls |
| 9:30 – 10:00 |
Lecture: Splinting with Neoprene |
| 10:00 – 12:00 |
Lab: Splinting with Neoprene – unique ideas for
custom splinting |
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- Forearm splint
- CMC splint
- Wrist splint
- Digit splints/strapping
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| 12:00 – 1:00 |
Lunch (on own) |
| 1:00 – 2:30 |
Lab: MP Flexion mobilization splint (Zipper splint with
multiple mobilization options) |
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Course
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will
be able to:
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gain awareness of the variety of new splint materials, tools and components on the market. |
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understand the general indications, precautions and contraindications for splinting with these materials. |
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develop skills necessary to successfully fabricate select splints using various materials. |
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assess proper fit and function of splints completed. |
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