| Workshop:
Mobilization Splinting
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| Dates |
Location |
Lodging |
| July 18-19, 2008 |
John Muir Hospital
1601 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925.939.3000
www.johnmuirhealth.com |
Marriott (1 mile)
925.934.2000
Embassy Suites (1 mile)
925.934.2500 |
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 mobilization splinting. This interactive course is intended for the practicing PT, PTA, OT, COTA with 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. 10.5 contact hours, 1.05 CEUs
Course Schedule
| Friday |
| 4:30 - 5:00 |
Registration |
| 5:00 - 6:30 |
Lecture: Mobilization Splinting |
| 6:30 - 8:30 |
Lab |
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- MP flexion mobilization splint
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| Saturday |
| 8:30 - 10:00 |
Lecture: Splinting Clinical Pearls |
| 10:00 – 12:30 |
Lab: |
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- PIP flexion mobilization splint
- PIP extension mobilization splint
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| 12:30 – 1:30 |
Lunch (on own) |
| 1:30 – 4:30 |
Lab: |
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- MP extension mobilization splint
- wrist extension mobilization splint
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Course Objectives
| Upon completion of this 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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