Splints (Part 1)- Basic Principles

Be sure to comment below with specific kinds of splints you'd like me to talk about in a future video!
This video covers basic splinting principles you need to know for a generalist OT exam, including what is a functional vs protective splint; what is a static, static progressive, serial static, and dynamic splint; what you need to watch out for when you're crafting a splint.

Recommended resources for further study:
-Pedretti's Occupational Therapy, 8th Edition by Heidi McHugh Pendleton, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Winifred Schultz-Krohn, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, SWC, FAOTA
-TherapyEd's National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam Review & Study Guide, 9th Edition by Rita P Fleming-Castaldy, OTL, FAOTA

Disclaimer: This video is intended to help OT and OTA students learn concepts associated with occupational therapy. It is not intended to be or replace medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare providers if you require advice related to the content of this video. While I have tried to make sure the content of this video is accurate, I cannot guarantee that it reflects the most accurate/recent information on this topic.