ATI Continuing Education: Creative Use of Neoprene for Custom Orthoses
Neoprene Course: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wine, Cheese and Networking: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Register now as space is limited for this course.
No Cost to Attend.
This activity has been approved for 4.5 PT & OT continuing education credits. (MA, RI, NH, CT)
If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Kim Ruzich at kim.ruzich@atipt.com
This unique course will educate the attendee in the use of neoprene and the properties and characteristics that make this material a practical choice for alternative orthotic management in clinical practice, presented by MaryLynn Jacobs MS, OTR/L, CHT and Sabrina Cassella OTR/L, CHT.
Course Objectives:
- At the end of this course, participants will understand the characteristics and benefits of using Neoprene as an option for orthotic intervention of the upper extremity.
- Participants will use neoprene, rivets, and hook and loop material in order to fabricate a variety of upper extremity strapping systems.
- Participants will fabricate several orthoses using Neoprene alone and Neoprene combined with traditional materials for stabilization of the 1st CMC joint.
- Case studies will offer the clinician an opportunity to fabricate a unique orthosis using techniques learned combined with clinical reasoning and creative design.
- The participant will be given information and resources for proper documentation and coding of Neoprene orthoses.
Course Outline:
Lecture:
- History and Characteristics of Material
- Neoprene Example Cases
- Billing and Coding
Demonstration:
- Cutting and Fastening Techniques
Lab 1
Use of Neoprene for custom strapping of:
- Elbow
- Hand
- Digit
Lab 2 Demonstration and Lab
Use of Neoprene for mobilization of:
- Digit/thumb
- Forearm Supination
Lab 3 Demonstration and Lab
- Fabrication of Custom Neoprene first CMC Orthosis (Instruction and Lab)
Lab 4 Open Lab
- Case Studies / Open to creative fabrication!
3 case studies
- PIN
- Wrist Flexion
- MCP Flexion