2-Hour Pre-Conference Institutes (ticketed event)

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Level: Ticketed Event

  • Essentials of Rehabilitation for Partial Hand Amputees: A Multi-disciplinary Approach

    Description

    Partial hand amputations present unique rehabilitation challenges that require a collaborative approach between hand therapists, surgeons, and prosthetists. This session will provide a comprehensive look at the latest surgical techniques, prosthetic advancements, and evidence-based therapy strategies to optimize functional outcomes.

    Attendees will explore prosthetic selection and training, from body-powered to myoelectric options, and learn hands-on rehabilitation techniques for improving dexterity, strength, and prosthetic integration into ADLs. Through interactive case discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and expert panel insights, participants will gain practical tools to enhance clinical care.

    Join us to discover how cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary teamwork can transform outcomes for individuals with partial hand amputations. Whether you are a seasoned clinician or new to this patient population, this session will provide actionable insights to improve your practice and empower your patients.

    Objectives

    1. Describe the role of hand therapists in the rehabilitation of partial hand amputees, including post-surgical care, desensitization techniques, and functional training strategies

    2. Analyze how surgical decisions impact prosthetic selection and rehabilitation planning, enabling therapists to collaborate effectively with surgeons and prosthetists for optimal patient outcomes

    3. Apply evidence-based therapy interventions, including sensory re-education, prosthetic training, and functional integration techniques, to improve patient independence in activities of daily living (ADLs)

    Speakers
    Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D)
    Alta Fried, MS, OTR/L, CHT
    Megan Hodgson, MPO, CPO
    Shaun Mendenhall, MD