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Companion to the comprehensive hand therapy text, Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process This comprehensive manual is the perfect resource for use in the classroom, during labs, and in clinical practice for both occupational and physical therapists. Additionally, it is a great reference for those studying to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). The Fabrication Process Manual complements the main text, Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process, and clearly presents step-by-step instructions for the fabrication of the orthoses as well as providing alternative orthotic treatment options. The various orthoses and techniques presented allow the therapist to tailor each orthosis for the specific patient. ✅ Full-color photographs of actual patients provide hundreds of new clinical examples demonstrating the direct link to clinical practice. ✅ Larger Format of manual allowing for larger images and patterns. ✅Manual is organized by Immobilization, Mobilization, Restriction and Non-articular Orthoses. ✅Includes comprehensive step-by-step directions for more than 60 orthoses in addition to dozens more orthosis options included within the Clinical and Expert Pearls. ✅Expanded Clinical Pearls and addition of Expert Pearls generously shared by dozens of hand therapy experts from around the world including unique orthotic ideas, tips, and material usage.

Danielle Hitch is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Health Economist in a joint position shared between Deakin University, Geelong and Western Health, Victoria, Australia. Her professional life is founded on an enduring commitment to health equity and social justice, and her own lived experience as a carer and person with disability.