Online Continuing Education Courses

Antispasticity Splinting

• Identify and describe the two historic trends in upper extremity tone-reduction splinting
• Compare the strengths and weaknesses of dorsal and volar forearm platforms
• Discuss the neurophysiologic rationale supporting the use of the finger spreader and hard cone
• Discriminate between the passive and dynamic components of spasticity
• Describe the difference between submaximum and maximum ranges as they relate to tone-reduction splints
• Identify and describe the two major components of orthokinetic splints
• Describe one unique characteristic for each of the following materials: plaster bandage, fiberglass bandage, inflatable splints, cylindrical foam, neoprene
• Successfully fabricate and clinically evaluate the proper fit of a thermoplastic hard cone
• Use clinical judgment to correctly analyze two case studies