Splinting in Neurology Advanced Course Soft Cast and

Splinting in Neurology – Advanced Course Soft Cast and Scotch Cast 17 th and 18 th September 2020 The Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton The course is aimed at Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists that are using soft and scotch cast in their practice for patients with neurological conditions, and have an overview of key theoretical concepts and evidence. It will be facilitated by therapists with experience of splinting using soft cast and scotch cast material through the pathway from acute to community rehabilitation. It will be focused on the clinical reasoning and practical application of casting in complex neurological conditions, with the use of video case studies and interactive group work.

Splinting in Neurology – Advanced Skills DAY 1 – Upper Limb 8: 45 Registration / 9 am start DAY 2 - Lower Limb 8: 45 Registration / 9 am start Splinting for UL Active & Passive Function Splinting for LL Active & Passive Function: Presentations: 1 a. Spasticity and Splinting LL - (60 min) 1. Spasticity and Splinting UL – (90 min) Clinical Specialist PT 1 b. Biomechanics in Orthotics – (30 min) Tea / Coffee Break 2. Video clinical reasoning case studies – facilitated group preparation for afternoon practical 12: 30 -13: 00 LUNCH (Provided) 3. Practical Sessions: Facilitated fabrication of identified casts for each case study Groups of 3 - one cast each participant 3. 30 pm Feedback session – discussing casts made, clinical reasoning, wearing regimes and linking to the evidence (with drinks / snacks available) 16: 45 Close Please complete course booking form attached For enquiries please email therapies. courses@stgeorges. nhs. uk Applications to Therapies. Courses@stgeorges. nhs. uk

Splinting in Neurology – Soft Cast and Scotch Cast 15 th and 16 th October 2020 The Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton The course is aimed at Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with an understanding of the indications for splinting in patients with neurological conditions. It will be facilitated by therapists with experience of splinting using soft cast and scotch cast material through the pathway from acute to community rehabilitation. It will cover theoretical background, clinical reasoning and practical sessions with the use of case studies. Practical sessions include elbow, wrist and hand, knee and ankle casts.

Splinting in Neurology – Developing Competencies DAY 1 – Upper Limb DAY 2 - Lower Limb 8: 45 Registration / 9 am start 8: 45 Registration / 9 am start Splinting for UL Active & Passive Function Presentations: 1. Spasticity and Splinting – 90 min Claire Ward, Clinical Specialist in Spasticity Tea / Coffee Break Splinting for LL Active & Passive Function: Presentations: 1. Biomechanics in Orthotics – 90 min Orthotics Specialist Physiotherapist 2. Clinical decision making in splinting incorporating guidelines, evidence and case studies 12: 15 -13: 00 LUNCH (Provided) 12: 15 – 13: 00 LUNCH (Provided) Practical Sessions: Demonstration, Fabrication and Discussion Practical Sessions – Demonstration, Fabrication and Discussion Elbow: Circumferential and drop-out Knee: Backslab/ Circumferential / Drop-out Wrist/ Wrist and Hand Foot and ankle (with drinks / snacks available) 16: 45 Close Tea / Coffee Break Please complete course booking form attached For enquiries please email therapies. courses@stgeorges. nhs. uk Applications to Therapies. Courses@stgeorges. nhs. uk