Hand splinting

The occupational therapy team run regular hand splint clinics where your child may be invited to attend to assess their need for splinting and then create and provide splints that meet this need. This may include splints for function to increase grasp or stability, or resting splints to provide a prolonged stretch and immobilisation of joints for management. The occupational therapy team will complete joint ranges and set goals with the child and family for the purpose of the splint. Your child may then be provided with an off the shelf splint or a bespoke made splint depending on the needs assessed.

 

Upper Limb Management

The Occupational Therapy team will support your child with their upper limb management including a stretch and exercise programmes and provision of hand splints.