Neurological Splinting for Function

Date: 19th and 20th May 2023

Venue:

19th May: Virtual via Zoom

20th May: Outpatient Therapist, 1st Floor, Albany Wing. The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery. Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course you will have increased knowledge and skills in the assessment and fabrication of splints using a range of splinting materials

Sessions will focus on:

· The theoretical basis and clinical reasoning underpinning the provision of splints for patients with neurological conditions.

· Exploration of the current evidence base for the use of functional splints

· The design and fabrication of functional splints (such as typing, cutlery, writing)

· Consolidation of knowledge and skills gained through group discussion and video case studies

Participants will be provide with a pack of instructions and patterns of the functional splints made on the day to take away

Cost: £200 for two half days - includes the costs of materials used in practical sessions

Please contact Alkida Domi on 020344 83476 or email a.domi@nhs.net to book your place or for further information.