SPLINTING 102-CLINICAL EXAMINATION FOR SPLINTING

Course overview

*List components of a clinical examination for splinting *Describe components of a history, an observation, and palpation *Describe the resting hand posture *Relate how skin, vein, bone, joint, muscle, tendon, and nerve assessments are relevant to splinting *Identify specific assessments that can be used in a clinical examination before splinting *Explain the three phases of wound healing *Recognize the identifying signs of abnormal illness behavior *Explain how a therapist can assess a person's knowledge of splint precautions and wear and care instructions