| Workshop:
Immobilization & Mobilization Splinting
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| Dates |
Location |
Lodging |
| August 8-9, 2008 |
Patterson Medical / Sammons Preston
501 W Lake St, Ste 200
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-941-5700 |
Springhill Suites Marriott (across street)
630-782-6300
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Instructor: Noelle
M. Austin MS, PT, CHT
Course Description
The focus of this course will be the splint fabrication process. A dynamic format utilizing lecture, case studies, demonstration and hands-on lab activities will address the basic skills for immobilization and mobilization splinting. Participants may attend one or both days. This interactive course is intended for the practicing PT, PTA, OT, COTA with beginner to intermediate splinting skills. Participants will gain insight to appropriate splinting products on the market as well as acquire ‘Clinical Pearls’ from the experienced instructor. Various splinting materials will be utilized including a wide range of thermoplastics and strapping. 2 days: 14 contact hours, 1.4 CEUs OR 1 day: 7 contact hours, 0.7 CEUs
Course Schedule
| Friday: Immobilization Splinting |
| 8:00 - 8:30 |
Registration |
| 8:30-10:00 |
Lecture: Immobilization Splinting |
| 10:00 - 12:30 |
Lab |
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- Hand-based thumb immobilization splint (short opponens)
- Hand-based digit immobilization splints
- Wrist immobilization splint (wrist cock-up)
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| 12:30 - 1:30 |
Lunch (on own) |
| 1:30 - 4:30 |
Lab |
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- Wrist/thumb immobilization splint (thumb spica)
- Wrist/hand immobilization splint (resting hand)
- Elbow immobilization splint
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| Saturday: Mobilization Splinting |
| 8:00 - 8:30 |
Registration |
| 8:30 - 10:00 |
Lecture: Mobilization Principles |
| 10:00 – 12:00 |
Lab: |
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- MP flexion mobilization splint
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| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch (on own) |
| 1:00 – 4:30 |
Lab: |
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- PIP flexion mobilization splint
- PIP extension mobilization splint
- wrist mobilization splint
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of the “Immobilization Splinting” course,
participants will be able to:
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identify proper splinting nomenclature as described by ASHT |
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gain familiarity with a variety of splint and strapping materials |
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appropriately select thermoplastic material based on understanding the characteristics and application |
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appreciate the mechanics related to application of a splint to a body part |
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understand the indications, precautions and contraindications for immobilization splinting. |
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develop skills necessary to successfully fabricate of a variety of immobilization splints. |
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assess proper fit and function of completed splints. |
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| Upon completion of the “Mobilization Splinting” course, participants will
be able to: |
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recognize the proper and improper application of force to a body part. |
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understand and develop decision-making skills in choosing dynamic, serial static and static progressive approaches to mobilization splinting. |
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gain familiarity with a variety of components and materials to create a mobilization splint. |
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understand the indications, precautions and contraindications for mobilization splinting. |
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develop skills necessary to successfully fabricate a variety of mobilization splints. |
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assess proper fit and function of completed splints. |
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