Principles of Hand Splinting (REK_133)
About Study Course
Objective
To improve the skills to assess hand function; acquire skills to identify problems in hand function; to assess the need for hand orthoses; learn the basic skills to fabricate simple static hand/wrist orthoses from different materials; improve the skills of critical and independent judgments; to use acquired knowledge about evidence-based practice concerning hand splinting issues.
Prerequisites
Knowledge in human anatomy and physiology, basic knowledge in biomechanics of musculoskeletal system.
Learning outcomes
As the result of study course student will acquire basic knowledge to classify and recognize the orthotics materials, as well as to describe and plan splinting process.
As the result of study course student will acquire basic skills and be able to deal with the hand impairment-related problems, assess the hand/wrist functions using certain measurements to fabricate and / or adapt to a simple principle static wrist orthoses and evaluate their compliance with the needs of the individual.
As the result of study course student will be able to practically apply the acquired basic knowledge and skills in order to discuss about hand splinting; to make clinical decisions concerning hand splinting according to personal needs of client/patient.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy, RFE | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Zane Liepiņa |
