Hand Splinting Workshops for Occupational Therapists
Our OT Hand Splinting Workshops provide practical training for occupational therapists and hand therapists looking to develop confidence in splint fabrication and clinical reasoning.
Our Next Workshops
Gain the skills and confidence to assess, design and fabricate custom thermoplastic splints through expert-led training in a supportive clinical learning environment. Our workshops combine evidence-based practice with practical application, helping you translate new techniques directly into patient care.
Whether you are new to splinting or looking to refine your existing skills, these courses are designed to strengthen clinical reasoning, improve fabrication techniques and build confidence in treatment planning.
£200 per workshop
Your course fee includes:
All materials and equipment
Hands-on practical training
Lunch and refreshments
Free parking
Spaces are limited to ensure personalised teaching and individual support.
Static Splinting
Wednesday 16th September
Burton Albion Football Club
An introductory workshop for therapists new to hand splinting or returning to practice.
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 include:
Volar hand splint
Wrist support
Thumb splint
Neuro Splinting
Thursday 17th September
Burton Albion Football Club
Learn techniques to support safe & effective hand positioning for clients with neurological conditions.
These workshops will include the following areas:
Role of splinting in neurological rehabilitation
Identifying neurological hand impairments
When to splint
Splint selection
Clinical assessment & safe wearing regimes
Case Studies
Practical Sessions include:
Letter box splint
Cone splint
Web splint
Dynamic Splinting
Friday 18th September
Burton Albion Football Club
Develop your skills in dynamic splint design to support hand function and recovery.
These workshops will include the following areas:
Hand anatomy and function
Principles of dynamic splinting
Pattern design
Splint fabrication, strapping & strap position
Clinical reasoning and wearing regimes
Case studies
Practical sessions include:
Thumb splint with extension outrigger
Dorsal splint with finger extension outrigger
Volar splint with finger flexion