SPLINTINGOVER 35 YEARS OF SPLINTING EXPERIENCE Island Hand Therapy Clinic provides assessment and treatment for the upper extremity, primarily below the shoulder. A large portion of our clientele not only require assessment and treatment but also require an orthosis/splint. Purposes of these devices can include: Protecting acute injuries or surgeriesProtective positioning to allow early motionCorrecting joint positionResting inflamed joints or tendonsStretching out shortened structures Types of orthoses/splints include: Splints to stabilize joints for rest and protectionDynamic splints to restore movementWorking splints to allow functionSplints we provide may be custom made or off-the-shelf