Splinting the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow (Sep 12 - 13, 2026)

Splinting the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow is organized by Therapy Network Seminars (TNS) and will be held from Sep 12 - 13, 2026 at VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington, United States of America.

Description:
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, Barry has 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 dont’s that can only come from 20 years of trial and error. This is 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.

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