Workshop:
Advanced Splinting for the Hand Therapist
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| Date |
Location |
Lodging |
| May 30-31, 2008 |
Quincy Medical Center
114 Whitwell Street
Quincy, MA 02169
617.773.6100
www.quincymc.org |
Marriott Boston Quincy (1 mile)
617.472.1000
Sheraton Braintree Hotel (4 miles)
781.848.0600 |
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. 10.5 contact hours, 1.05 CEUs
Course Schedule
| Friday |
| 4:30 - 5:00 |
Registration |
| 5:00 - 6:30 |
Lecture: Advanced Splinting |
| 6:30 – 8:30 |
Lab – creative splints to address PIP joint stiffness |
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- Digit exercise splints
- PIP extension mobilization splint
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| Saturday |
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| 8:00 -9:30 |
Lecture: Splinting Clinical Pearls |
| 9:30 – 11:00 |
Lab: |
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- MP extension mobilization splint (Digitec Kit)
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| 11:00 – 12:30 |
Lab: |
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- MP flexion mobilization splint (Zipper splint with multiple mobilization options)
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| 12:30 - 1:30 |
Lunch (on own) |
| 1:30 – 2:45 |
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: 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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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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