Introduction to Upper ExtremityStatic Splinting (CPE 9 115)

Term: 2021-2022 Academic Year Summer

Faculty

Description

This seminar is designed for OTs/OTAs & PTs/PTAs interested in gaining further knowledge and comfort in the ?skill? of static
splinting. This seminar will provide and introduce the history of splinting, splinting theories, principles and techniques for several
types of splints commonly fabricated in the rehabilitation setting. Emphasis will be placed on choosing the proper material,
position and static splint to fabricate based on diagnosis and anatomical structures. This seminar will help the participant gain
comfort in fabricating the proper static splint based on diagnosis and outcome goals. Seminar presentation will include lecture,
hands on laboratory sessions to practice with various types of thermoplastic material and tools, tips and pearls, splinting patterns
and problem based learning.