Description:
The one-day course will comprise of formal teaching & the fabrication of an array of splints including finger, thumb & hand & is suitable for Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists. The course is NOT condition specific but will give new & less experienced splinters experience of a range of thermoplastic materials & tips & tricks
COURSE AIMS - TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS IN: 1. The underpinning theory for static splinting & important anatomical considerations 2. The increased awareness of how to create splint patterns for an array of hand & wrist splints 3. The handling of an array of thermoplastic material through the fabrication of an array of hand & wrist splints
OVERVIEW OF COURSE CONTENT: • Theoretical Introduction to static splinting & anatomical considerations • Practical splint fabrication: 1. Finger Splint 2. Hand Based Thumb Splint 3. Wrist & Thumb Splint 4. Forearm & Hand Splint i.e. Resting Splint or POSI Splint 5. Hand Based Splint
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR COURSE: HANDOUT AND COURSE MATERIALS • This will be emailed to delegates pre course • This can be printed off by the delegate for use during the course delivery
PRACTICAL SESSIONS • Delegates will work in pairs & fabricate a range of hand & wrist splints. All thermoplastic materials & accessories will be supplied for the course • Please bring a pair of scissors
DRESS CODE FOR THE COURSE • Delegates should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper limb for splinting
RECORDING OR IMAGES • Delegates are not allowed to record or take images (i.e. screen shots or using a camera) of any part of this course in any format
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER This course teaches you new information and skills. It is important to remember that you are not fully skilled to practice on patients purely by attending this course. Enjoy gaining your skills with each other and have fun!
POLITE NOTICE The contents of this course, including (but not limited to) all written material, images, presentations, photos are the property of the speakers. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, republish, transmit or distribute (including electronically or by email) any material from this course without express written permission.