Hand Therapy Heroes
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsHand therapy heroes was created for you to learn from your peers and hand enthusiasts from around the world. We will have interviews with hand therapy practitioners, patients, surgeons, company representatives and each episode will be designed to help you grow your hand therapy knowledge. Content will range from discussions on diagnosis, new products, to techniques, compelling articles, creative ideas for orthotics, business planning and billing to name a few.
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All we need to know
June 01, 2023 07:43 - 28 seconds - 275 KBThinking of the new things we need to learn and appreciate in the life of grown in the earth jackson person
Peripheral Nerve Injury: Updated
August 04, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBSuper excited to share an amazing podcast Laurie C. Rogers MHS, OT, CHT is an extremely busy practitioner and program manager at National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington DC. She trains therapists and students and was instrumental in the 4th edition of the most popular hand therapy resource "Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, A Quick Reference Guide and Review 4th Edition". She also serves as the Senior Project Manager and contributed and edited every chapter of the book and appe...
From CMCJ OA issues to Shark Tank... every shark was swooning!
June 30, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBBarbara Heilman is an OT and hand therapist who spent her career adapting equipment and creating orthosis for her patients. When she became a grandma she solved her issue with not being able to get her granddaughters car seat open due to CMCJ OA and created an adaptive piece of equipment that worked great. Her daughter Becca Davision recognized that what her mom had created could be used by so many people and decided that they would together create the UnbuckleMe system. Send an email i...
Building a Hand Therapy Business - Tips and Tricks
June 16, 2020 18:34 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBJoAnn Keller founded her business Hands For Living in 2011. She has specialized in hand therapy since 1997. JoAnn is respected by physicians, patients, and other therapists. Joanne is sharing with us some ideas on creating a hand therapy business and the steps you need to consider. She shares pitfalls as well as resources that will inspire you to "just do it". We had such a great conversation and so much to talk about that we will have to have a second podcast! Please email info@handther...
Mentorship and Entrepreneurship with Hoang Tran
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHoang Tran is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist. Owner of two successful companies Hands-on Therapy Services and Hand Therapy Secrets. Link to her website: www.handtherapysecrets.com Links to her social media: https://www.instagram.com/handtherapy_secrets/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCubievX5JmbBcb0oGV1tW3w https://www.facebook.com/handtherapysecrets/ Link to her mentorship program: https://handsots.lpages.co/hand-therapy-mentorship/
Protocols YES? or No? Thoughts from A New CHT and Strategies For New Practitioners
May 19, 2020 22:04 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBA casual discussion with Minh Quan Tran OT, CHT from Canada about Protocols. Minh reviews how protocols are excellent for therapists who do not have a mentor to rely on. Protocols don't take into account all the variables which is a challenge and if you understand tissue healing and how structures heal you can determine a regime based on these concepts. Minh shares his experience with an array of cases, how he deals with being a young practitioner and reminds people to seek out concepts ...
An Interesting Role as an OT: Clinical Specialist, Product Development and More
May 01, 2020 18:36 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBMeet Jamie McMillan and hear about her unique role as an OT working with Hely and Weber a company which sells supports and braces. Her skills as an OT/CHT provided her the skill-set to create a new position with the company in 2015 and she has never looked back. Learn how this type of position could be right for you! For the info sheet please put Jamie in the email subject line or the body of the email and email [email protected]
The More You Give The More You Get....
April 17, 2020 16:50 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBDr. Gamhewage has m ore than two decades of experience in public health. She is currently with the World Health Organisation in Geneva Switzerland and is the Head of Learning and Capacity Development. She is chatting with us today about how we have the power to give positive energy to our families, colleagues, and our patients.
COVID-19, Reflection, Daily Reset, and Kinesiophobia...
April 09, 2020 12:17 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThank you everyone for listening. We are visiting with Sarah B. Doerrer (Wilson) PhD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT. We are going to chat about the current state of affairs in relation to Sarah's practice and then discuss her upcoming research and touch on kinesiophobia. Right now I think we are all in a state of kinesiophobia (fear of movment). Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale Click Here For the info sheet on telehealth and more send an email to [email protected] and please write VIRTUAL on the email
Difficult Roads can Lead us to Beautiful Places
April 02, 2020 17:53 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWorrying about the bad stuff will not stop it from happening but it will prevent us from the good. Cynthia Weinberger, OT/L, CHT is an inspiration to each of us with her savvy style. She was able to take a breathe, step back and determine a new and very cool path. This is a wonderful session with a brilliant practitioner who is paving the way for today and for the future. For the info sheet with her connections and recommendations please email [email protected] . Please don't forget ...
Telehealth for Hand Therapists with a Leader in the Industry
March 17, 2020 14:51 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBMichelle Coil, MOT, OTR, CHT, PYT, CEAS reviews thinking outside the box. She discusses the platforms for immediate and FREE access for teleheath during the COVID19 situation. It is important for you to understand HIPAA platform, reimbursement, and how to navigate the virtual world. For the summary sheet email [email protected] and we will send you the summary sheet. Check out this link for breaking news! https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-telemedicine-health-care-provide...
Brachial Plexus, TOS, and Nerves OH MY!
March 05, 2020 21:52 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBDr. Dy is a board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon with sub-specialty expertise in brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injury. He graduated from the combined BS/MD program at the University of Miami, where he also obtained an MPH degree. Dr. Dy completed his orthopedic surgery residency and postdoctoral research fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and a fellowship in hand surgery at Washington University Orthopedics. He has received additional training in brachial p...
PIP Management with the Digit Widget
February 20, 2020 14:58 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThis hand therapy hero shares with us his journey as an engineer into health care. Learn about the digit widget and how it can be an option in your tool box to care for PIP contractures. Dustin shares tips and tips for effective application and wear and care. Email [email protected] and put Dustin in the subject line for an info sheet to learn more.
Lucas on the Lookout!
January 31, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBThis episode of hand therapy heroes talks about evidence based practice and practice based practice and how to blend them. We are introducing Dr. Lucas Richer, OTD, OTR/L a new practitioner who LOVES to delve into research. I am delighted to have met him as he is fantastic at summarizing the literature. BONUS: We are created a one AOTA approved credit CE from listening to this podcast and his summary sheets which are available by emailing us at [email protected] and we will send you ...
Hand Therapist Saves Thousands from Wrist Surgery....
January 17, 2020 14:41 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBHand Therapy Heroes has taken off and reached 70 countries as of this episode. Please continue to share it with others and provide your valuable feedback and emails. This episode is with Wendy Medeiros OTR/L CHT who has created the "wrist widget" orthosis. For those of you who have used this you will enjoy learning a bit more about the process of idea to roll-out and for those of you who have never heard if it you will add a valuable tool to your toolbox! You will be inspired to create ...
Patient Centered Care: Tips For Better Outcomes
January 03, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBPatient centered care will maximize your patients results. This is the second part of a two part series presented by Ms. Gwen van Strien and we are going to emphasize tips for better outcomes. Gwen is physical therapist and hand therapist from The Hague in the Netherlands. After receiving her PT degree, she went on to attended medical school and received her degree at Leiden University medical school. She moved to the USA were she received a master’s degree Hand Therapy from VCU in Rich...
Patient Centered Care Part 1
December 17, 2019 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBPatient centered care will maximize your patients results with focus on tendons. You will have clinical gems and pearls you will be able to immediately weave into your practice. This is the first part of a two part series presented by Ms. Gwen van Strien. Gwen is physical therapist and hand therapist from The Hague in the Netherlands. After receiving her PT degree, she went on to attended medical school and received her degree at Leiden University medical school. She moved to the USA we...
Time Heals All Wounds... Or does it?
December 05, 2019 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBAmanda Higgins BSC. OT, OT Reg(NB) joins us in a session of Hand Therapy Heroes. Amanda is a clinical occupational therapist in upper extremity rehabilitation at the Saint John Regional Hospital (SJRH) in New Brunswick, Canada. She is very generous of her time as she shares her experiences as a hand therapist in practice in a dynamic setting with Dr. Lalonde and an esteemed team of professionals. She reviews with us an an array of treatment algorithms and ideas that will help you expand ...
Dupuytren Disease: A Review of Current Practices
November 27, 2019 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBListeners you will LOVE what you learn in the second part of this podcast with Dr. Charles Eaton is a board-certified hand surgeon with extensive Dupuytren experience. He established the Dupuytren Foundation in 2008. In 2003, he introduced the technique of needle aponeurotomy for Dupuytren contracture to the United States and treated thousands of Dupuytren hands with this technique. Please visit dupuytrens.org and join in with this group and be a part of the cure. Email [email protected]...
A Future Without Dupuytren Disease – Tell Me More!
November 19, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBListeners you will LOVE what you learn in part 1 of this two part series podcast with Dr. Charles Eaton is a board-certified hand surgeon with extensive Dupuytren experience. He established the Dupuytren Foundation in 2008. In 2003, he introduced the technique of needle aponeurotomy for Dupuytren contracture to the United States and treated thousands of Dupuytren hands with this technique. Please visit dupuytrens.org and join in with this group and be a part of the cure. Send us an email ...
Hand Therapists are ALSO Functional Movement Specialists …
November 05, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode Dr. Jim Wagner shares details about the Blood Flow Restriction techniques and it is indications and contraindications. He discusses how he uses this unique technique in his practice and for training for himself. Dr. Wagner also discusses kinesiology taping and his thoughts on research, what does it really do as well as some easier methods the application of kinesiology tape. Please send us an email for the articles, links to any products discussed (with bonus promotion cod...
Therapeutic Use of Self using IASTM and Cupping Techniques
October 24, 2019 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis hand therapy heroes podcast introduces the listener to IASTM and cupping techniques and how to practice therapeutic use of self utilizing these modalities. We need to not do something to patients but need to do treatments with patients. Dr. Jim Wagner will reveal how you can incorporate this into your practice as well. Dr. Wagner provides you a starting guide to utilization of IASTM and cupping in an effective manner to help address soft tissue issues in an effective way and in a w...
Relative Motion: Gems, Pearls and Diamonds
October 10, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOnce again we are fortunate to have a second session with Dr. Donald H. Lalonde, MD, BSc, MSc, FRCSC Dr. a Professor of Surgery Dalhousie University Saint John Canada. In our last episode we touched on Relative Motion and how it plays a role in tendon care. He is also the He is the co-founder of WALANT.surgery. In this episode we dive much deeper into the pencil test, how relative motion is utilized for the treatment of hand pain, PIP extensor lag and early protected motion of the K-wire...
Flexor Tendon Repairs Change People’s Lives
October 04, 2019 03:31 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBFlexor tendon care in 2019 has changed more than you may think. This episode features DONALD H. LALONDE, M.D., FRCSC a Professor of Surgery Dalhousie University Saint John Canada who is the current ASSH Council Outreach and International Relations Director and President of the Canadian Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is also the co-founder of WALANT.surgery. This episode is packed with information you will immediately incorporate into the clinic. Please email [email protected] for t...
The Wonders of WALANT ...
September 21, 2019 18:26 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWALANT - the question is really... why not WALANT? This is an episode Dr. Phillips joins us from Southampton. He is the co-founder of WALANT.surgery and is joining us to introduce you to the wonders of WALANT. Visit WALANT.surgery and register for the online university for FREE. You will LOVE the resources available on this site. Email [email protected] if you want to be added to our list of our upcoming CE course which will review WALANT and the effects on clinical practice of hand ...
Functional Casting? Learn Pros and Cons of this technique
August 27, 2019 12:21 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBMichelle Coil MOT, OTR, CHT, PYT, CEAS founder of virtualhandcare.com joins us for an exciting discussion about functional casting. She introduces us to the reasons why or why not to use a functional cast. Our listeners can obtain an $80 promo code by emailing us at [email protected] and simply put in cast code on the subject line. Casting as an alternative to thermoplastics will offer practitioners another tool to have in their toolbox. Brilliant for therapists who are travelling and...
Manifesting healing
August 21, 2019 19:22 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBRoxie Cariere, M.A., MHt, CMM Masters in Counseling Certified Master Hypnotherapist is with us today to provide tools to help you facilitate your clients and yourself the ability to manifest healing, health and wellness. She encompasses a holistic approach to care. Send an email to [email protected] to connect with Roxie for a complimentary consultation (10 minutes).
Belgium has the best waffles, french fries and Orfit
August 16, 2019 00:08 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MBThis was an exciting episode with Björn Le Roy occupational therapist and hand specialist . Albeit a bit tired we were super excited to record in Belgium with Orfit https://www.orfit.com/ Send an email to us at [email protected] and simply say on the subject line: ORFIT and save $50-150 on all of our orthotic courses. We will email you all the custom codes.
Casting to Resolve Stiffness? Really?
July 05, 2019 12:28 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThis episode will rock your world if you are not familiar with CMMS - Casting Motion To Mobilize Stiffness. Robyn Midgley has created a means for us to understand how cortical function allows patients to regain motion which they may have lost for a very long time. She has a vision of curing stiff hands around the world and she is set to do just that. She will discuss with us why our classic means of treating stiff hand with repetitive passive motion or traditional orthosis has left us scr...
Love the Life You Are Living
June 21, 2019 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThis is a wonderful podcast and Courtney will lift you and your patients spirits. Please feel free to share with your patients as Courtney inspires us to love the life we are living. To access the FREE 1.5 AOTA CEU course (retail $14.99) please click here must enter promo code: COURTNEY To connect with Courtney please click here - Courtney is accepting speaking engagements and is working on her first book!
Let's talk about Pain....
June 12, 2019 22:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBSusan Stralka PT, DPT, MS has information which will revolutionize the way you treat pain patients. Susan shares ideas and concepts in our interview to help you understand if your patient may have central pain and some effective strategies for intervention. These are the books Susan recommends during this podcast: • Butler David. (2000) The Sensitive Nervous System: Pain Mechanisms and Peripheral Sensitivity, NOI Group Publication • Buter David. ( 2013) Explain Pain 2nd Edition, NOI ...
Celebrate Hand Therapy Week
June 06, 2019 21:38 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBWe are celebrating hand therapy week with Sue Hammerich OTR/L who just found out she passed her CHT exam! We are so excited to hear her exciting news about passing her CHT exam and just in time to celebrate hand therapy week. She practices hand and upper extremity rehabilitation in San Leandro California at Fairmont Hospital which is part of Alameda Health Systems. The Alameda County Infirmary admitted its first patient on August 16th 1864! Talk about history... Sue shares some study t...
Ready? Set? Let's do this...
May 31, 2019 17:41 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis is the first podcast on hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. I am so excited to start this off by introducing myself as an occupational therapist, hand therapy specialist, business entrepreneur, mother and wife.... PHEWW I am tired just typing that!