Pediatric Hand Therapy and Splinting
Date: Sunday & Monday, May 23-24, 2010
Location: St. Mary’s Hospital for Children Get directions
Target Audience: This course by Rehab Education LLC and St. Mary’s Hospital for Children is offered to Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Hand Therapists with prior pediatric experience. 14 contact hours – AOTA Approved Provider #617
Presenter: Jill Peck-Murray, MOT, OTR, CHT
Course Summary & Objectives: Rise to the multiple challenges of treating pediatric patients with complex upper extremity conditions. Learn to address specialized splinting needs, pre-surgical and post-surgical intervention strategies, developmental and functional issues.
Lab intensive, skill-building course focuses on evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and splinting for common pediatric conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Radial Ray Deficiencies, Camptodactyly, Thumb-in Palm Deformities, Trigger Fingers, Arthrogryposis, and more…
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the normal development of the hand and implications for treatment.
- Identify the following conditions found in pediatric hand patients and develop a pre and post-operative treatment plan: Brachial Plexus Injuries; Radial Ray Deficiencies; Thumb-in-Palm Deformities; Trigger Thumbs/Fingers; Arthrogryposis; Camptodactyly; Syndactyly releases; Common Pediatric Injuries; Cerebral Palsy; Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis; Epidermolysis Bullosa.
- Identify immobilization and mobilization splinting principles as they apply to pediatric patients.
- Identify appropriate splint options for the above listed conditions and fabricate the appropriate splint from a provided pattern
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