Paediatric Splinting

Workshop Description

Paediatric patients are different from adult patients and can pose many challenges. This specialized, hands-on hybrid online CPD course provides a valuable learning opportunity for Paediatric Therapists who treat hands, and Hand Therapists who treat children!

We will address upper limb issues that arise when treating musculoskeletal, congenital and neuromuscular conditions in a paediatric patient. Presented with support from evidence-based information regarding normal hand development, evaluation, therapeutic intervention and splinting intervention.

"This can be attended remotely via Zoom. For the practical components of the workshop,
it is preferable for attendees to have someone to practice on during the sessions"

Presented by: Alison Coyle

Course includes review of:

Normal hand skill development from birth to 5 years
Developmental and functional issues for children with musculoskeletal, congenital and neuromuscular conditions
Specific splinting intervention for these children
Overview of splinting intervention principles and techniques specifically for paediatric patients (including decision making for therapy intervention, home program, splinting & progressions)
Methods to encourage cooperation during fabrication and to enhance compliance with use of splints with paediatric patients

Complete these self-study video-recorded lectures prior to the practical workshop:

Practical workshop (in person or via Zoom Classroom)
: 7 hours

Dorsal – Ventral Positioning Splint (Blythedale Children’s Hospital)
Dynamic Wrist Extension Assist Splint (Dr Judy Ranka)
Finger Spreader Night Positioning Splint (Dr Brian Hoare)
NRX Fig-8 Thumb
NRX TAP
Hand Based Thumb Splint (incl modifications & progressions)
Wrist cock-up splint (incl modifications & progressions)
Finger splints (incl modifications & progressions)

* This must be paid in full 1 month prior to start date

We are excited to offer the hybrid between self-study, zoom +/- in-person. This is designed to be flexible and accommodating to clinician’s busy schedules. Complete the learning at home one unit at a time, prior to the practical workshop, so that you can digest the information, assimilate it, and apply it to patients. Whether joining us for the practical sessions from home / clinic or in person, all materials are included (to NZ addresses; overseas participants will be provided with a list of required materials).

(Costs include all materials, course workbook and light lunch)

Previous Participants Testimonials

This course was excellent. It met all my expectations. The course was well presented and the pace of the teaching allowed me time to make each splint. The hands on feedback was very valuable to me.

Loved the little tips and tricks that we gained from Alison’s extensive experience.

The day after the course I made my first dorsal ventral splint on a patient. It was perfect for her. Thank you Alison.

I found the practical aspects of this course invaluable to me. I came away with the skills needed to be able handle thermoplastic materials and make common splints for my practice.