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
May 17, 2014 – May 18, 2014 (from $475)
1901 Monterey Road Suite 10 , San Jose, CA 95112
Alliance Occupational Medicine
1901 Monterey Road Suite 10 , San Jose, CA 95112www.allianceoccmed.com
Near Curtner & Monterey Road just south of downtown San Jose,
next to Rock n’Jump and across from Gold’s Gym
Free parking on site
Area Accommodations
Hampton Inn & Suites
55 Old Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 298-7373
Holiday Inn Express
2660 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 279-6600
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Jun 21, 2014 – Jun 22, 2014 (from $475)
Seattle, WA
Jul 12, 2014 – Jul 13, 2014 (from $475)
Dallas, TX
Aug 2, 2014 – Aug 3, 2014 (from $475)
Chicago, IL
Sep 6, 2014 – Sep 7, 2014 (from $475)
2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Sinai Rehabilitation Center
2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215Zamoiski Auditorium
http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/SinaiRehabilitationCenter
Parking
Belvedere Garage adjacent to Zamoiski Auditorium
Directions
From the West
From Howard County and points west, head east on I-70 to I-695 east (Baltimore Beltway, Towson direction). Take Exit 23 to I-83 south (Jones Falls Expressway). Proceed approximately three miles and take Exit 10, Northern Parkway. Head west on Northern Parkway. Turn left at second traffic signal, onto West Belvedere Avenue. Sinai Hospital is on the left. Continue past the main entrance to Belvedere Garage on the left.
From the South
From downtown Baltimore, take I-83 north (Jones Falls Expressway) to Exit 10, Northern Parkway west. At the third traffic signal, turn left onto West Belvedere Avenue. Sinai Hospital is on the left. Continue past the main entrance to Belvedere Garage on the left.
From the North
Take I-83 south. At junction with I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) enter I-695 west (Pikesville direction). Re-enter I-83 south at Exit 23. Proceed approximately three miles and take Exit 10, Northern Parkway. Head west on Northern Parkway. Turn left at second traffic signal, onto West Belvedere Avenue. Sinai Hospital is on the left. Continue past the main entrance to Belvedere Garage on the left.
From the East
Take I-95 south to Exit 64, I-695 west (Baltimore Beltway, toward Towson). Take Exit 23 to I-83 south (Jones Fall Expressway). Proceed approximately three miles and take Exit 10, Northern Parkway. Head west on Northern Parkway. Turn left at second signal, onto West Belvedere Avenue. Sinai Hospital is on the left. Continue past the main entrance to Belvedere Garage on the left.
Area Accommodations
Radisson Hotel At Cross Keys
5100 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 532-6900
Inn at the Colonnade Baltimore - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
4 West University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
TEL: 1-410-235-5400
Sheraton
3549 Chestnut St, Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 872-5763
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Oct 18, 2014 – Oct 19, 2014 (from $475)
New York, NY
Nov 1, 2014 – Nov 2, 2014 (from $475)
Orlando, FL
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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