AFH Workshop: Hand Splints for the Prevention of Contractures and Deformities in Neuropediatrics

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Course Details:

6 months

Course Overview

How do you determine when a child needs a hand splint, and how can you make one that supports function and prevents deformities?

This expert-level course provides a practical framework for assessing hand function in children with neurological conditions and making evidence-based decisions about splinting. You’ll learn how contractures and deformities develop, how to evaluate movement restrictions, and when splinting is clinically appropriate.

Building on this knowledge, the course guides you through the fabrication of a nighttime hand splint using practical techniques and appropriate materials. You’ll also review the latest scientific evidence to support clinical decisions and effectively communicate treatment recommendations to parents, physicians, and funding organizations.

  • Assessment of Hand Function in Neuropediatric Patients
  • Prevention of Contractures and Deformities
  • Clinical Decision-Making for Prescribing Hand Splints
  • Fabrication of Custom Night Hand Splints
  • Communicating treatment recommendations to families and healthcare professionals
  • Evidence-Based Splinting in Clinical Practice
  • Understand the anatomical principles relevant to hand splinting
  • Assess movement restrictions and identify structural changes
  • Conduct a comprehensive clinical assessment for splinting
  • Determine when a hand splint is indicated
  • Make a functional night splint for the hand
  • Apply current scientific evidence to support treatment decisions

Course Content

Part 1: Introduction & Basics

Target Audience

Meet the Instructor

Jan Lieber, MSc OT

Jan Lieber is an occupational therapist with a Master of Science degree from Danube University Krems. He has taught neuropediatrics to occupational therapy students at the Medical Academy of Freiburg and has many years of clinical experience treating children with neurological conditions. His expertise lies in evidence-based neuropediatric rehabilitation and upper limb splinting.

Continuing Education Credits & Certificate

This course is eligible for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.

Certificate

After successfully completing the course, you will automatically receive a personalized certificate as proof of your continuing professional education.

The certificate of participation may also be submitted to professional associations as part of continuing professional development (CPD) and MTD certification requirements.

Overall Course Rating

Comments

Alexandra on April 24, 2024
Very well-structured
The training course is very well structured and organized. It provides a good review of anatomy, followed by an explanation of splint construction.
Anna on April 24, 2024
Great
The course is very well organized and easy to follow.

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