Wrist and Long Opponens Orthoses for Orthopedic Conditions

Course overview

Using orthoses for immobilization for orthopedic conditions of the wrist and hand is an important therapeutic intervention to help support and protect the injured upper extremity. Therapists require core knowledge in a variety of common pathologies that affect the wrist and hand and are typically treated with orthoses. Therapists also need hands on practice in pattern making and fitting of specific designs of wrist and hand orthoses. Once the course is completed you will have an understanding of some common conditions of the wrist that require treatment with a wrist orthosis and a refresher on upper extremity anatomy and pathologies so you can select the appropriate orthosis for the diagnosis affecting this region.