Learn budget conscious splinting--with cost effective splinting solutions for a wide variety of static, static-progressive and dynamic upper extremity splints... from finger splints to elbow splints, in this comprehensive 2 day workshop.  

This lab intensive workshop will help to improve splinting efficiency and take the fear factor out of splinting. Learn principles of mobilization and immobilization splinting for upper extremity rehabilitation.

Learn to master the mechanics of splint fabrication with special techniques, low cost options, and helpful hints that let you create cost conscious upper extremity splints—quickly and easily.  Therapists will learn to problem-solve splint design issues, enhance splinting skills to fabricate professional looking, comfortable splints to meet patient needs, and gain confidence in upper extremity assessment as relevant to splint making.

View information about  The Basics of Hand Splinting - an optional 3 hour twilight refresher course for the less experienced splint maker who would like to brush up on splinting techniques and material handling skills before beginning this intensive weekend splinting workshop.

PLEASE BRING ALONG AN OLD SHIRT OR APRON FOR "PLASTER LAB'", SPLINTING SCISSORS, A SMALL GONIOMETER, AND A HOLE PUNCH --ALL LABELED WITH YOUR NAME.

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

 Course Objectives:

• understand principles, selection and precautions for using static, dynamic or static progressive splints for mobilization/immobilization in hand, wrist and elbow rehabilitation
• understand creep with static-progressive splinting
• understand the principles, indications and contraindications for the splints fabricated
• identify warning signs
• understand related anatomy / topographical landmarks

Through lecture, discussion and splinting lab sessions, you will learn about:  

Tendon Injuries—(Flexor tendon; Extensor tendon; Mallet DIP injuries)

Learn to fabricate:

• Dorsal block static splint
• Hinged tenodesis "Indiana" splint
• Volar pan static splint (demo of static night time wedge)
• Forearm based multiple digit dynamic extension splint
• Single digit MP extension hand based splint
• Mallet splints for surgical and non-surgical treatment

Wrist Fractures, TFCC Injuries

Learn to fabricate:

• Static thumb hole cock-up splint
• Static progressive or dynamic Phoenix™ wrist extension splint
• pronation/supination mobilization splint -static progressive or dynamic

Elbow - Ulnar Nerve Transposition, medial epicondylectomy, Biceps Tendon Rupture, Proximal Radial Head Fracture  

Learn to fabricate:

• Full arm static splint
• Dynamic elbow flexion assist
• Static progressive extension splint

Digits --

Learn to fabricate:

• Static progressive hand based total finger extension splint for Dupuytren's or burns
• hand based MP flexion mobilization splint-static progressive or dynamic
• Serial casting for PIP joint contractures

Joint Reconstruction or Arthroplasty of the MP and thumb CMC  

Learn to fabricate:

• Static forearm based thumb spica splint
• Pre-op static hand based thumb spica splint 

Please bring along splinting scissors, small goniometer , a tape measure, small pliers, and flat head screwdriver-- labeled with your name.

Twilight Refresher

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

CE Credits

16 contact hours in upper extremity and hand therapy education

Day 1: 8:00 am - 5:30pm. Registration begins at 7:30 am.
Day 2: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Twilight Refresher: 3 contact hours

5:30pm- 8:30pm on evening prior to workshop. Registration begins at 5:00pm

Certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion of workshop for verification of contact hours.

Twilight Refresher

Accepted by NBCOT*,  HTCC+, and most state OT regulatory boards. Check with your state  board to verify. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the workshop and may be used for CEU verification of credits.

*NBCOT...National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (view PDU requirements)
+HTCC... Hand Therapy Certification Commission  (view recertification requirements

Elizabeth Spencer Steffa, OTR/L, CHT is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist in private practice; she is a clinical faculty member at the University of Washington.  

Betty has been in clinical practice since 1969. She has been a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists since 1979 and a Certified Hand Therapist since 1991. 

Betty is nationally respected for her workshops on hand rehabilitation, physical modalities, and splinting. She is coauthor of the chapter "Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Peripheral Nerve Injuries" in Trauma Rehabilitation by Lawrence R. Robinson--Lippincott and Wilkins, 2006.

"This was one of the 3 best courses I've been to in the last 10 years!" -SC

"Excellent course. Easy to follow. Instructor was wonderful!"

"Great course. Don't change a thing."

"Extremely knowledgeable...good sense of humor...very patient."

"Betty is an outstanding, flexible educator. She takes the fear out of splinting. She has a wonderful gentle manner."-L.S., WA  

"Great instruction. Very clear and concise. Good class size. Adequate one-on-one with instructor". B.J., NY

"Excellent instructor with a very positive and encouraging style. Made intimidating, complex splints not so bad."-M.M, IL

"EXCELLENT course. Instructor very approachable and knowledgeable."

"Very well organized. I learned lots more than I expected."

"Course manual with pictures and instructions will be a great resource".

"The instructor was very informative and creative." -L.D., WA

"The instructor was excellent. I like to see what the splint will look like, see it made, then make it. The process is very helpful."

"Easy, encouraging style affords high learning potential. Small group size encourages one to one instruction and aided in developing problem solving perspective for splinting."-S.B., WA

"Good information! Thanks for your patience!"

"Betty is a marvelous teacher."

"The workshop was fantastic ...I learned so much. I will definitely be looking forward to taking more of your courses."

"The recent splinting seminar in Spokane was awesome. Betty was great! I feel so much better about making my splints. I just made a dorsal splint for a pediatric patient of mine. It was great and much more fun this time."

Tuition

Note: Early Bird rates are in effect if your application is postmarked four weeks or more prior to registration.	Early Bird Rate	Late Registration Rate
Upper Extremity and Post Surgical Splinting	$400	$450
Optional Twilight Refresher - Basics of Hand Splinting	$100	$125

Dates & Locations

	Nov 8 - Nov 9, 2008: San Francisco, CA  Focus on tendons, fractures, joint replacement, and post surgery splinting.  View directions and hotels

	May 15 - May 16, 2009: Raleigh, NC

INTERESTED IN HOSTING? PLEASE CALL 845-368-2458 OR E-MAIL info@RehabEd.com