Upper Limb Casting

Workshop Description

This workshop is primarily aimed at Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working in Hand Therapy. It will provide the knowledge base and practical skills for use of casting materials (fibreglass casting tape and softcast semi-rigid casting tape) to manage common upper extremity impairments through therapeutic casts and splints.

Participants will learn to identify appropriate candidates for casting, problem-solve which materials and techniques are appropriate for various clinical presentations, and evaluate progress. The workshop will include multiple opportunities to learn and apply hands-on practical skills (padding, moulding, positioning, cast removal etc) which can be carried over to the clinical setting immediately after workshop completion.

"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

We will fabricate a range of casts such as

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

(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.