Splinting the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow
The art of custom splinting is an often frustrating and challenging skill to master. Invariably we find our best efforts in a pile of very expensive and awkward to handle mass of materials leaving both our patients and ourselves baffled by the outcome. Taking control of the materials through understanding their properties, characteristics and “feel”, along with a strong foundation of upper extremity biomechanics and surface anatomy can quickly turn the tables in your favor. Holding true to the title, these clinicians have created a remarkable formula for mastering splint fabrication in an introductory environment that incorporates ample opportunity to both observe and fabricate custom splinting, all the while, sharing the dos and don’ts that can only come from 20 years of trial and error. A fun, relaxed and non-intimidating workshop developed to replace frustrated and baffled with enlightened and confident. Diagnosis and conditions covered in this workshop include fractures, arthritis, contractures, CTDs and wounds. Emphasis is placed on replicating the actual patient environment. Course handouts and labs are designed to allow immediate clinical application of splinting techniques.
Course Dates & Locations
Jun 6, 2015 – Jun 7, 2015 (from $475)
2701 North Decatur Road, Atlanta (Decatur), GA 30033
Dekalb Medical Center
2701 North Decatur Road, Atlanta (Decatur), GA 30033Bobbie Bailey Tower Auditorium
The course will be held in Bobbie Bailey Tower Auditorium on the main campus. The auditorium is located on the lobby level of the Bobbie Bailey Women's and Outpatient Surgery Tower. Parking is in the parking deck to the tower or adjacent to the main hospital and is free (vouchers will be handed out at the course).
Area Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
2183 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
(2 miles away)
Courtyard by Marriott
1236 Executive Park Drive NE
Atlanta, GA
(4 miles away)
Doubletree Hotel
2061 North Druid Hills Road
Atlanta, GA
(4.2 miles away)
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels. Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Aug 8, 2015 – Aug 9, 2015 (from $475)
12340 Bass Lake Rd, Cleveland (Chardon), OH 44024
Heather Hill Care Communities
12340 Bass Lake Rd, Cleveland (Chardon), OH 44024Area Hotels
Bass Lake Inn
426 South Street,
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-3100
http://basslaketaverne.com/inn/
Holiday Inn Cleveland-Mayfield
780 Beta Dr
Cleveland, OH 44143
(800) 345-8082
(14 miles away)
Hilton Garden Inn
700 Beta Dr # 101
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 646-1777
(14 miles away)
Baymont Inn & Suites
1421 Golden Gate Blvd
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
(440) 442-8400
(13 miles away)
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the hotel. Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Sep 19, 2015 – Sep 20, 2015 (from $475)
HOST THIS COURSE AND EARN FREE TUITION, San Antonio, TX 78240
TBD
HOST THIS COURSE AND EARN FREE TUITION, San Antonio, TX 78240Oct 10, 2015 – Oct 11, 2015 (from $475)
55 Fogg Road at Rte 18, Boston (South Weymouth), MA 02190
South Shore Hospital
55 Fogg Road at Rte 18, Boston (South Weymouth), MA 02190Emerson Conference Room "A"
Map and Driving Directions:
Link: http://www.sshosp.org/directions/direction_ssh.htm
South Shore Hospital is easily accessible from Route 3.
Northbound on Route 3. Take exit 16 off Route 3 on to Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
From North
Follow I-93 south to Route 3 south (Braintree/Cape Cod). Take exit 16B off Route 3 on to Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
From Logan Airport
Follow signs out of the airport for I-93 south. There will be a $3 toll immediately outside the airport. Proceed through the Ted Williams Tunnel and follow signs for Exit 23, to I-93 south. Follow I-93 south to Route 3 south (Braintree/Cape Cod). Take exit 16B off Route 3 on to Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
From West
Follow the Mass Pike (I-90) to exit 14 (I-95/Route 128 south). When I-95 splits from Route 128, remain on Route 128 south (which is now also I-93 north). When I-93 north splits north, travel on to Route 3 south (Braintree/Cape Cod). Take exit 16B off Route 3 south on to Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
From South
Follow Route 3 northbound to exit 16. Travel south on Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
Follow Route 24 north to I-93 north. Follow to Route 3 south (Braintree/Cape Cod). Take exit 16B off Route 3 on to Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
Area Accommodations
Holiday Inn 781-871-0545
929 Hingham Street, Rockland, MA
(2.9 miles away)
Comfort Inn - Rockland - 781-982-1000
850 Hingham St, Rockland, MA
(3.0 miles away)
Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree – 781-848-0600
50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
(5.0 miles away)
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels. Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Nov 14, 2015 – Nov 15, 2015 (from $475)
HOST THIS COURSE AND EARN FREE TUITION, San Diego, CA 94109
TBD
HOST THIS COURSE AND EARN FREE TUITION, San Diego, CA 94109Dec 12, 2015 – Dec 13, 2015 (from $475)
401 Medical Park Dr, Charlotte (Concord), NC 28025
Cabarrus College
401 Medical Park Dr, Charlotte (Concord), NC 28025
Faculty
Educational Credit
A certificate of attendance for 15 Contact Hourswill be awarded to each participant. All Therapy Network Seminars are pre‐approved for CEUs in the state where the course is conducted when required for PT, OT, ATC & Assistants.
BOC Board of Certification, Inc. Approved Provider # P‐2563
AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education # 3073
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsements of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA
Audience
This course is intended for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs and ATs
Objectives
- Identify the characteristics, components and “feel” of splinting materials
- Demonstrate and Identify the preparation and tools needed for successful splinting.
- Successfully complete the fabrication of finger, hand, wrist and forearm based splints
- Identify the biomechanical and anatomical features of splint design.
- Identify the indications and contraindications for splinting the upper extremity involving contractures, arthritis and CTDs
- Identify the clinical guidelines for splinting including patient evaluation, education and safety
Schedule
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Day 1
8:00 Registration
- Continental Breakfast8:30 Anatomy 9:15 Splint Types 10:00 Break 10:15 Splint Materials 10:45 Finger Based Splints 11:00 Lab-finger gutter 12:00 Lunch (on your own) 1:00 Biomechanics 1:30 Splint Fabrication 2:00 Lab-swan neck 3:00 Break 3:15 Clinical Guidelines 4:00 Hand Based Splints 4:30 Lab-ulnar nerve palsy 5:30 Questions and Adjourn -
Day 2
8:00 Lab-short opponens 9:00 Lab-trigger finger 10:00 Break 10:15 Forearm Based Splints 10:45 Lab-wrist support 12:00 Lunch (on your own) 1:00 Lab-thumb spica 2:00 Lab-resting hand 3:00 Break 3:15 Mobilization Splints 4:15 Elbow Splints 5:00 Questions and Adjourn
Cancellation Policy
Registration fee less a $75 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation received 14 days prior to program date. No refunds will be given after that time. Therapy Network, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. TNI is NOT responsible for registrants nonrefundable airfare, accommodations or fees.
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