Dynamic Splinting: Splinting for Wrist Function, Part 2
Course: #4037Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 45 Reviews
This course offers a closer look at the world of dynamic splint fabrication and application via an examination of the methods associated with fabricating and/or implementing dynamic wrist splints to manage a client’s wrist-based range of motion, support, and joint protection needs.
Please note: This course is also offered in a series of recordings titled "Dynamic Splinting Series: Splinting for Elbow and Wrist Function" course 4057, which is offered for 4 CEUs.
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Course Type: Recorded Webinar
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least two methods of fabricating and/or implementing a dynamic wrist splint to increase flexion, extension, supination and pronation after nerve injury or repair.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least two methods of fabricating and/or implementing a dynamic wrist splint to limit flexion or extension after nerve injury or repair.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize at least three advantages of implementing pre-fabricated dynamic wrist orthotics when medically appropriate.
Course created on March 11, 2021
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Course introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Dynamic wrist splints to improve range of motion |
| 20-35 Minutes | Dynamic wrist splints to limit range of motion |
| 35-45 Minutes | Cutting edge methods to dynamic wrist splint fabrication (3D printing, etc.) |
| 45-55 Minutes | Pre-fabricated dynamic splinting methods and options. |
| 55-60 Minutes | Course wrap-up; summary; Q & A |
Reviews
45 ReviewsPresented By
Kirsten Davin
OTD OTR/L, ATP, SMS
Dr. Kirsten Davin is a veteran Occupational Therapist with over 23 years of extensive experience in a variety of inpatient and acute care practice settings, including oncology, since obtaining her occupational therapy degree in 2001. She is best known for her live national speaking tours, having conducted thousands of workshops and courses on splinting, seating/positioning, assistive technology, acute care assessment and intervention, work/life balance, and more. She currently holds four specialty certifications as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), a Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS), a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), and a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE). Kirsten received her doctorate in occupational therapy in 2007 and graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2001. She was named the 2016 recipient of the VGM HME (Home Medical Equipment) Woman of the Year award, presented at the fall MedTrade conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently, she serves as faculty and the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for Baylor University’s occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program in Waco, Texas.
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