Pre-conference workshops

PC1: Orthoses: material choice, handling tips, practical applications
Thursday 15 August, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Debby Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT,  Instructor of Orthotic Fabrication for Orfit Industries America

Sponsored by Ottobock Australia

Cost: $250
Limited to 24 participants 

Learn to make: 

• Volar wrist orthosis: Multifit NS 3.4mm
• CMC orthosis: Orficast more
• Variety of finger orthoses: Orficast 3cm

PC2: Soft strapping splints: finger to shoulder
Thursday 15 August, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Thomas Eriksson, Certified Orthotist, Sweden CEO Mediroyal Nordic AB

Cost: $250
Limited to 40 participants 

Workshop aims to provide biomechanical insights to splinting problems and practical applications for:

• Functional DIP /PIP soft splint 
• Dynamic ext./flex MCP/PIP/DIP
• Thumb splints: soft, heat activated and thermoplastic elements
• Wrist instabilities including TFCC
• Supination/pronation
• Epicondylitis
• Biceps contracture
• Radial nerve palsy
• Anterior shoulder subluxation

You can register for the pre-conference workshops on the Conference registration website.