Pediatric Casting: Applications for Fiberglass Casting

Course overview

In this course, occupational and physical therapists will learn about the products and process for using fiberglass casting in a variety of pediatric diagnoses for both the upper and lower extremities. You will learn about properties and pros/cons of fiberglass cast tape, as well as the benefits of casting for central nervous system tone and tissue elongation. You will see a step-by-step casting process for upper extremity casting and a live demonstration of lower extremity casting.