Fun with Plastic: Intro to Custom Orthoses (Splinting)
Experienced OT and Certified Hand Therapist Laurie Walters teaches a step-by-step video course to help anyone who needs more confidence in custom splinting.
No prior experience is needed.
In this online course you will get
- Step by step demonstration of fabrication of a hand-based thumb spica orthosis - a common and useful "splint" that is hard to get right.
- Fundamental principles that can be applied to any splint you make.
- Detailed instructions and tips and tricks for pattern making, molding, fit and finish.
- Specific examples for patient education, documentation and billing.
I hope you will enjoy this process as much as we do!
It takes practice, but is a skill that can be learned by anyone.
