HAND SPLINTING GENERAL OVERVIEW
Hand splints/ orthosis are externally applied devices over the affected parts of the upper extremity, used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuro-muscular and skeletal systems by applying forces to the body.
It supports healing tissue, corrects or prevents contracture, assists motion and aids in attachment for self-help device. It also serves the purpose of tissue and joint protection, positioning, prevention, correction and to facilitate certain functions.
It is a highly-skilled, creative and decision-making process. It produces beneficial effects for both physical and neurological conditions, in acute and chronic conditions. Based on their mechanical profile, they can be either static or dynamic in nature.
They are custom-made, often directly on the client’s limb, and the mainstay materials used are low-temperature thermoplastic and metal (aluminum). These are made in specially dedicated setups, equipped with specific tools. Splinting intervention can redefine rehabilitative outcomes.
Dr. Shovan Saha is currently working as an Associate Professor at Dept of Occupational Therapy, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal, INDIA.
▪ He had his MOT in Hand Rehabilitation and Ph.D. in Assistive Technology Outcomes.
▪ Authored articles in national & international journals, and chapters in textbooks including the internationally renowned Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Quick Reference Guide and Review, (4th ed) and India’s first book on ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.
▪ Is an invited speaker both at national & international forums of repute, delivered 200+ professional talks including universities in USA and Indian Institute of Technology on topics related to hand rehabilitation, hand splinting, low technology adaptive device, entrepreneurship in OT, therapeutic activities and motivational talks in OT.
▪ Recipient of several national AIOTA Trophies, Professional Excellence Award, FACOT Award, Maddak International Award at AOTA, Best Teacher Award at MAHE, Manipal Foundation
▪ He is a post professional post graduate teacher for OT students specializing in Hand Rehabilitation, and has developed a specialized live training program on Hand Splinting, and has already trained 68 batches of Occupational Therapists and is a honorary faculty for India’s first Assistive Technology training program by Govt of Kerala, India.
▪ Designated Hand Therapy Educator by IFSHT and is a Technical Mentor for Med-Tech Innovators affiliated to Govt of India
DAY 1
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TIMINGS |
TOPICS |
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8:00 – 8:30 am |
Registration |
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09.00-9:30 am |
Registration |
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9:30-10:30 am |
I N T R O D U C T I O N |
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10:30 - 10:45 am |
Coffee Break |
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10:45 -11:45 am |
Philosophy of Neurorehabilitation |
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11:45 am - 12:45 pm |
Physiology of spasticity and consequences of spasticity |
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12:45 – 1:45 pm |
Lunch Break |
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1:45 - 2:45 pm |
Understanding Neuroplasticity and Motor Development of Upper Extremity |
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2:45 – 3:45 pm |
Role of Therapeutic Activity |
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3:45 – 4:00 pm |
Coffee Break |
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4:00 – 5:30 pm |
Splint making and spasticity |
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5:30 – 6:00 pm |
End of Day Discussion and Review |
DAY 2
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TIMINGS |
TOPICS |
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8:00 – 8:30 am |
Registration |
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8:30-9:30 am |
Rationales for designing frugal functional devices |
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9:30-10:30 am |
Understanding materials and basic skills |
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10:30 - 10:45 am |
Coffee Break |
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10:45 -11:45 am |
Splint appraising in neurological conditions through the video presentation |
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11:45 am - 12:45 pm |
Splint making in neurological conditions |
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12:45 – 1:45 pm |
Lunch Break |
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1:45 - 2:45 pm |
Splint making in neurological conditions (continued) |
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2:45 – 3:45 pm |
Creating activities in neurological conditions |
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3:45 – 4:00 pm |
Coffee Break |
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4:00 – 5:30 pm |
Summary, Feedback and Open Discussion Summary of the training session and Discussion to clear doubts |
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5:30 – 6:00 pm |
End of Day Review and Certificate distribution |
At completion, the participants will learn the following:
1.Get an overview of elements of neurorehabilitation that influence splinting and functional device practice.
2. Rationales and logic of splint making in neurological conditions.
3. Learn basic hands-on skills of splint molding and problem solving
