Demystifying the neuro hand
Learn about how to manage both flaccidity and spasticity in the post stroke hand so that you can work towards regaining function.
A new year, a new webinar series!
A new year has begun, and we are very excited to launch our 2025 webinar series in just 2 weeks!
Our first webinar series is finished
The last webinar of our 6-month webinar series is done! We hope that you have enjoyed our webinars, and are feeling more confident in treating hand injuries.
Staying ahead of hand burns
Learn about hand therapy for burns patients, from addressing burn wounds to managing burn scars, including splinting, exercises and how to manage psychosocial risk factors.
Figuring out flexor tendon repairs
Our last webinar for the year dealt with one of the most researched conditions in the hand therapy and surgery literature: flexor tendon repairs.
Some interesting stats…
The Open Hand Therapy Initiative was founded just 8 months ago with 3 Occupational Therapists and 1 idea of how to make a difference. That idea has grown beyond our wildest dreams.
How to Manage Extensor Tendon Injuries with Relative Motion Splinting
Learn everything you need to know about how to provide hand therapy for patients with extensor tendon repairs using the relative motion (ICAM) protocol.
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Hand therapy after a stroke
This month we had the privilege of hearing from Gillian Coetsee and Tamryn Turner as they taught us about hand therapy for patients with cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs).
Rehabilitation of distal radius fractures
Learn about hand therapy for distal radius fractures, starting from day 1 and progressing to strengthening and conditioning using a client centred approach.
Handling the Hand Abscess
Learn how to provide hand therapy to a patient with a hand abscess, including how to carry out wound care and how to prevent and manage hand stiffness.