SPLINTING

OVER 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.

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Purposes of these devices can include:

  • Protecting acute injuries or surgeries

  • Protective positioning to allow early motion

  • Correcting joint position

  • Resting inflamed joints or tendons

  • Stretching out shortened structures

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Types of orthoses/splints include:

  • Splints to stabilize joints for rest and protection

  • Dynamic splints to restore movement

  • Working splints to allow function

    Splints we provide may be custom made or off-the-shelf