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Therapy Education & Consulting Services

Course Offerings

Hands On offers a wide selection of courses for everyone from the beginning practitioner to the advanced veteran physician, providing professionals at every level of care the opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge. Click on each class for a description and list of upcoming dates and locations, or scroll down to read all our course descriptions.

Hand Therapy: Big Bold Basics — Foundational knowledge in hand therapy

All registration ends two weeks in advance of class. All courses have seat limits and will be closed once class is filled.

Hand Therapy: Big Bold Basics

Upcoming Course offerings by location:

  • Location 1, Date Time — CLOSED

  • Location 2, Date Time — LIMITED SPOTS

Key Takeaways:

  • A clear, systematic framework for assessing the hand

  • Refresher on essential anatomy, hand balance, and kinematics

  • Improved clinical reasoning for accurate differential diagnosis

  • Hands-on orthotic fabrication tied to real-world cases

  • Renewed confidence in treating the complex hand patient

Rebuild your foundation. Reignite your confidence.

This two-day course is designed for therapists who want to strengthen their core understanding of hand therapy and bridge the gap between knowledge and practical application.

Day One focuses on the big, bold basics — the essential principles every clinician needs for confident hand assessment and treatment. Through engaging lecture and interactive discussion, participants will revisit the anatomy, biomechanics, and balance of the hand, while learning a systematic approach to differential diagnosis and clinical reasoning.

Day Two brings those concepts to life through orthotic fabrication training, where participants translate their understanding into hands-on skills that directly impact patient outcomes.

Whether you’re new to hand therapy or seeking to reconnect with foundational principles, this course offers a balanced blend of clinical insight and fabrication experience to elevate your practice.

🎓 Designed for: Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Hand Surgeons, and Athletic Trainers interested in refining both clinical and fabrication skills.

🩹 Orthotic Fabrication Level 1: Foundations and Static Splinting

Upcoming Course offerings by location:

  • Location 1, Date Time

  • Location 2, Date Time

$550.00
One time

Key Takeaways:

  • Foundational splinting principles and terminology

  • Material handling and fit optimization

  • Common static orthoses for hand and wrist conditions

  • Tricks of the trade to streamline fabrication and improve outcomes

Build your foundation in the art and science of orthotic fabrication.

This hands-on introductory course is designed for therapists who want to develop confidence in splinting fundamentals. Participants will learn the core principles of orthotic design, material selection, and fabrication techniques through guided instruction and real-world examples.

Gain insider tips from experienced hand therapists that simplify complex builds, enhance patient comfort, and improve clinical efficiency. The course emphasizes static orthoses for common diagnoses, helping you refine your craftsmanship while building a strong base for advanced skills.

Orthotic Fabrication Level 2:
Dynamic & Exercise-Based Splinting

$550.00
One time

Key Takeaways:

  • Fabrication of dynamic and mobilization orthoses

  • Incorporating movement principles into splint design

  • Exercise-based splints for targeted rehabilitation

  • Advanced problem-solving through case-based learning

  • Includes full Hands On Hands Membership (one year)

Advance your skills and clinical problem-solving.

Building on the foundation established in Level 1, this intermediate course introduces dynamic and exercise-based orthoses that promote motion, function, and recovery. Through structured demonstrations and guided lab practice, participants will explore fabrication strategies for tendon injuries, joint stiffness, and complex hand conditions.

You’ll leave with the ability to adapt and innovate in the clinic — turning challenges into creative splinting solutions that drive better outcomes.


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Orthotic Fabrication Level 3:
Creative Design & Clinical Mastery

$550.00
One time

Key Takeaways:

  • Creative, complex, and hybrid orthotic builds

  • Advanced troubleshooting and clinical reasoning

  • Custom design strategies for unique pathologies

  • Mentorship-level feedback for clinical mastery

Transform complex challenges into confident solutions.

Level 3 is the pinnacle of orthotic training — designed for therapists ready to push the limits of creativity, precision, and clinical reasoning. This advanced experience focuses on custom, complex, and innovative orthoses that meet the needs of challenging cases and unique patient presentations.

Participants will refine advanced fabrication techniques, integrate problem-solving frameworks, and learn to design beyond textbook examples. The course is typically offered once annually as an exclusive event, with limited enrollment to ensure personalized mentorship and skill refinement.

Clinics may also schedule Level 3 as a private course, tailored to their team’s specific caseload, workflow, and patient needs.