Hand splints for contracture and deformity prophylaxis in neuropaediatrics€ 166
Hand splints for contracture and deformity prophylaxis in neuropaediatrics
You will learn how to independently examine patients and make a hand splint.
- Instructor:
Jan Lieber, MSc OT
- Rating:
4.9/5
- 6 months access
- Certificate included
- Downloadable handout
- Self-paced online learning
€ 166
Course Details:
- Learning Time:
- Access Period:
120 minutes
6 months
Course Overview
How do you determine when a child needs a hand splint, and how can you fabricate 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 night hand splint using practical techniques and appropriate materials. You’ll also review the latest scientific evidence to justify clinical decisions and effectively communicate treatment recommendations to parents, physicians, and funding organisations.
Practical Application
- Assessment of hand function in neuropaediatric patients
- Prevention of contractures and deformities
- Clinical decision-making for hand splint prescription
- Fabrication of custom night hand splints
- Communicating treatment recommendations to families and healthcare professionals
- Evidence-based splinting in clinical practice
What you will learn
- Understand the anatomical principles relevant to hand splinting
- Assess movement restrictions and distinguish structural changes
- Perform a comprehensive clinical assessment for splinting
- Decide when a hand splint is indicated
- Fabricate a functional night hand splint
- Apply current scientific evidence to support treatment decisions
Course Content
Part 1: Introduction & Basics
- Introduction to the Topic
- Anatomical Basics
- Movement Restrictions and Structural Differentiation
- Knowledge Check
Part 2: Clinical Assessment
- Assessment and Clinical Findings
- Consequences and Clinical Framework
- Knowledge Check
Part 3: Fabrication & Evidence
- Materials and Preparation
- Fabrication of a Night Hand Splint
- Current Scientific Evidence
Part 4: Final Assessment
- Final Test
Target Audience
- Physical therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physicians
- Orthopaedic Technicians
Meet the Instructor
Jan Lieber, MSc OT
Jan Lieber is an occupational therapist with a Master of Science from Danube University Krems. He has taught neuropaediatrics to occupational therapy students at the Medical Academy Freiburg and has many years of clinical experience treating children with neurological conditions. His expertise focuses on evidence-based neuropaediatric rehabilitation and upper limb splinting.
Continuing Education Credits & Certificate
This course qualifies for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.
- German Association of Occupational Therapists (DVE): 2 points
- German Association of Physiotherapists (ZVK): 2 points
- Umbrella Organization for Medical-Technical Services (MTD): 2 teaching units
- Ergoverband Switzerland (EVS): 2 points
- Physioswiss: 2 points
- Pediatrics Switzerland: 2 CME credits
Certificate
After successfully completing the course, you will automatically receive a personalised 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 rating of the course
Comments
Tamara on 05.01.2025
very good, especially videos. preferably somewhat longer videos
Videos great, examination videos could be cut a little longer and maybe also slow motion
Bettina on 25.07.2024
Very satisfied with the course
Super summary of all the most important information regarding splint care and very clearly presented. Very useful for daily practice and helpful for making decisions.
In addition, it would be interesting to have some patient examples where the decision or fitting was not easy.
Andrea on 06.07.2024
Theoretical knowledge presented in a well-structured way, great course!
As always, a lot of theoretical knowledge, well structured and clearly presented. Lots of background information on the topic of children's hands in neuropaediatrics, also interesting for therapists who already have experience in making hand splints. For beginners in the production of hand splints, further input may be necessary (e.g. pressure points, slipping out of the splint...).
Manuela on 22.02.2024
super basis
the course is very structured and simple. the learning content is all very easy to understand. In order to get to grips with the subject in greater depth, further learning content and practical exercises would certainly be required.
Jaen on 06.05.2023
Strong practical relevance
Thank you, I was able to apply what I learned immediately in our clinic. Until now, I didn't know when to decide for or against a hand splint.
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