Hand Splinting Workshops
Our Hand Splinting Workshops provide practical training for occupational therapists, physiotherapists and hand therapy assistants looking to develop confidence in splint fabrication and clinical reasoning.
These hands-on workshops teach clinicians how to design and fabricate thermoplastic hand splints for patients with orthopaedic conditions, trauma injuries, burns, neurological impairments and upper limb conditions.
The training is designed specifically for occupational therapy and physiotherapy professionals working in hand therapy and rehabilitation.
Basic Hand Splinting Workshop
Practical introduction to hand splinting and fabrication.
Neuro Hand Splinting Workshop
Splinting approaches for neurological conditions.
Dynamic Hand Splinting Workshop
Practical training in dynamic splint design and fabrication.
Staffordshire, DE13 0AR
Workshop rate: £200 per day
Practical Hand Splinting Training for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
Our Hand Splinting Workshops provide hands-on training for occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants who work in hand therapy and upper limb rehabilitation.
These practical hand splinting courses teach clinicians how to fabricate thermoplastic splints, apply clinical reasoning when prescribing splints, and confidently support patients recovering from trauma, burns, neurological injury or surgery.
Delivered by experienced occupational therapists specialising in hand rehabilitation, the workshops focus on practical splint fabrication, patient assessment and evidence-based splinting techniques.
Professional Hand Therapy Training
Hand Splinting Workshops for Occupational Therapists
Practical, small-group workshops designed to help clinicians develop their hand splinting skills, clinical reasoning and confidence in practice.
- Small-group learning
- Hands-on fabrication
- Experienced occupational therapists
- Clinical case discussions
Basic Hand Splinting Workshop
Ideal for clinicians who are new to hand splinting or returning to splint fabrication after time away.
Develop a practical understanding of hand anatomy, physiology, thermoplastic materials and the principles of safe, effective splint fabrication.
What you'll learn
- Basic hand anatomy and function
- Principles of hand splinting
- Thermoplastic materials
- Pattern design and fabrication
- Clinical reasoning and wearing regimes
- Case studies and practical application
Practical splints
- Volar hand splint
- Wrist support
- Thumb splint
Dynamic Hand Splinting Workshop
For clinicians with some hand splinting experience who want to develop more advanced fabrication skills.
Explore the principles of dynamic splinting and learn how moving components can support hand function, tissue recovery and rehabilitation.
What you'll learn
- Hand anatomy and function
- Principles of dynamic splinting
- Dynamic kits and components
- Pattern design and fabrication
- Clinical reasoning and wearing regimes
- Case-based clinical discussion
Practical splints
- Thumb extension outrigger
- Finger extension outrigger
- Volar finger-flexion splint
Neuro Hand Splinting Workshop
For occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants working with clients who have neurological conditions.
Develop your understanding of neurological hand splinting, including clinical assessment, splint selection and safe fabrication.
What you'll learn
- The role of splinting in neurological rehabilitation
- Identifying neurological hand impairments
- Clinical decision-making around when to splint
- Selecting an appropriate splint following assessment
- Safe splint fabrication and wearing regimes
- Monitoring splints and evaluating clinical outcomes
Practical splints
- Letterbox splint
- Cone splint
- Web splint
Interested in attending a splinting workshop?
The Rehab Team provides basic and dynamic hand splinting workshops for therapists and therapy assistants who work in hand rehabilitation.