Hand Splinting Workshops
The Rehab Team provides practical workshops for therapists and therapy assistants who work in hand rehabilitation
Practical Training Sessions
The Rehab Team provides practical workshops for therapists and therapy assistants who work in hand rehabilitation. These workshops are designed to improve clinical knowledge, understanding and skills in hand therapy and splinting, ensuring therapists are competent and confident in fabricating a range of thermoplastic static splints.
The training sessions are interactive and centred around case studies. Delegates will have the opportunity to fabricate their own splints under the direction of an accredited hand therapist, whilst also having the opportunity to try a selection of different thermoplastic materials.
We offer two types of practical training workshops;
Basic Hand Splinting
These workshops are aimed at occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants who are new to hand splinting or have not worked in that clinical area for a number of years. For more information on Basic Hand Splinting Workshops, click here.
Dynamic Hand Splinting
These workshops are aimed at occupational therapists who have some experience of hand splinting but want to develop their splinting skills further. For more information on Dynamic Hand Splinting Workshops, click here.
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Dynamic Splinting Workshop
A dynamic splint refers to a hand splint that includes moving components.
Our dynamic splint workshops are aimed at occupational therapists who have some experience of hand splinting but want to develop their splinting skills further.
Training will include a comprehensive seminar on hand anatomy, physiology and sensorimotor function, followed by a demonstration of how to fabricate a dynamic hand splint. Various different design options will be discussed before delegates are encouraged to make their own dynamic splint.
The workshop will encourage interactive discussions on case studies, clinical reasoning and wearing regimes. We will also explore the different designs to dynamic splints and how these can facilitate hand function and promote recovery from soft tissue injuries.
These workshops will include the following areas;
Advanced hand anatomy and physiology
The principles of dynamic splinting
Introduction to thermoplastic materials
Pattern design, fabrication of splints & strapping
Clinical reasoning and wearing regimes
Case studies
Practical sessions will include:
Thumb splint with extension outrigger
Dorsal splint with finger extension outrigger
Volar splint with finger flexion
We aim to host these sessions at various locations throughout the UK but if you would prefer us to attend your workplace, we can teach a group of up to ten therapists in your own clinic.
For more information, please telephone 01283 260382 or email info@therehabteam.co.uk
Our next workshops;
Royal Stoke Hospital , Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG
13th June 2024 - Dynamic Hand Splinting Workshop
Workshop rate £200 per day
Spaces are limited so apply early to avoid disappointment.
Basic Hand Splinting Workshop
These workshops are aimed at occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants who are new to hand splinting or have not worked in that clinical area for a number of years.
The training will include an introduction to hand anatomy and physiology, the biomechanical principles of splinting, splint design and practical application. The session will commence with a power point presentation, followed by a splinting demonstration by one of our experienced hand therapists. There will then be ample opportunity for all delegates to have a go at making a number of different static splints.
The session will conclude by discussing various case studies to ensure that therapists understand the clinical reasoning behind splinting and ensure that they are competent at prescribing a hand splint and advising on a wearing regime.
The workshops will cover the following areas:
Basic hand anatomy
The principles of splinting
Introduction to thermoplastic materials
Pattern design, fabrication of splints & strapping
Clinical reasoning and wearing regimes
Case studies
Practical sessions will include:
Volar hand splint
Wrist support
Thumb splint