Hands In Motion
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe Hands in Motion podcast will be dynamic discussions with a variety of guests. There will be interviews with a variety of professionals about current treatment trends, hot topics in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, current evidence, case studies, alternative treatment areas, and more. There will also be a variety of guests including consumers and content experts on current trends and issues.
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Work Conditioning in Upper Extremity Injuries
April 22, 2024 04:01 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome back to another episode of Hands in Motion. On this episode, we are joined by Kim Pace, an occupational therapist who specializes in industrial rehabilitation. Kim shares with us what her role is in returning clients back to their jobs after injury. We discuss how she evaluates clients and ensures that they are ready to return to their job, if modifications are necessary, or if another job might be more suitable based on their functional abilities. Welcome to Hands in Motion, Kim. G...
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
April 08, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bryan Loeffler, an orthopedic surgeon who devotes a significant amount of his practice to treating patients who have experienced limb loss. He discusses with us the use of targeted muscle reinnervation, its indications, and how it has transformed care for patients to prevent pain and improve function. Guest bio: Dr. Loeffler specializes in the entire spectrum of hand and upper extremity disorders from the fingertips to the shoulder. He has a special ...
Upper Extremity Rehabilitation for Rock Climbers
March 25, 2024 04:01 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Emily Hartnett, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who has turned her hobby of rock climbing into a specialty area of practice. She shares with us common injuries sustained by rock climbers and unique aspects of caring for this patient population. Guest bio: Emily Hartnett, OTD, MOTR/L, CHT graduated with her Bachelors of Health Science in 2017, her Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2019, and her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy wi...
Benefits of ASHT Membership
March 11, 2024 04:01 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Rob McClellan, our current ASHT Board Member at Large. Rob shares with us all of the benefits of being an ASHT member and a variety of ways to get involved in the organization. Welcome to Hands in Motion, Rob. Guest bio: Rob McClellan, OTR/L, CHT, COMT-UL has 23 years of experience working in hand and upper limb rehabilitation. He is an active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists serving on the Board of Directors as Board Member at Large, th...
Psychological Impact of Upper Extremity Injury
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWe are joined by Dr Brad Grunert, a psychologist who has worked for many years with patients who have sustained traumatic injuries to their upper extremity. He shares with the techniques that we can utilize in our hand therapy sessions to support the psychological needs of our patients and help them cope with their injury. Guest bio: Dr. Grunert is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin. His areas of specialty incl...
Hand Therapy with Mercy Ships
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Yeiddy Ferreira, an occupational therapist who is spending three months volunteering as a hand therapist with Mercy Ships in Sierra Leone, Africa. Yeiddy shares with us what life is like living on the ship and caring for patients who have undergone surgery to their upper extremity. Guest bio: Yeiddy L. Ferreira, OTR/L is originally from the Dominican Republic. She graduated from Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry, New York with a Masters in Occupational The...
Clinical Guideline for Treating Lateral Elbow Pain
December 05, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Ann Lucado, a physical therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who led a team of clinicians to develop the clinical practice guideline, “Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments.” Ann shares with us what a clinical practice guideline is and how they are developed, as well as the results of this guideline and how therapists treating patients with lateral elbow pain can best utilize the evidence. Guest bio: Ann Lucado, PT, PhD, CHT Ann Lucado ...
Psychosocial Factors and Pain in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
October 27, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this episode are joined by Alyssa Phillips, an occupational therapist who has spent a large majority of her clinical practice and research on how patients perceive pain and the relationship between psychological factors and pain. On this episode, she shares with us the importance of recognizing how psychological factors can have an effect on our patient’s recovery. She also shares strategies for maximizing our patient’s functional outcomes while addressing their pain. Guest bio: Alyss...
Strength and Conditioning in Hand Therapy
October 10, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBOn this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Jim Wagner. Jim is an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who also has a background in strength training and conditioning. He shares with us how to implement strength and conditioning in our hand therapy practices and why it’s important for our patients. Jim Wagner OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS Dr. Wagner is an occupational therapist/Certified Hand Therapist with 28 years of clinical experience working in the upper ...
Relative Motion Orthoses
September 25, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this episode we are joined by Julianne Howell, a physical therapist and certified hand therapist who has contributed significantly to the field of hand and upper extremity therapy through publications and teaching of the use of relative motion orthoses. We discuss the concept of relative motion and how this was initially used in treating extensor tendon repairs but now is being utilized for protection, assessment, exercise, and adaptive techniques. We also explore a variety of diagnoses a...
2023 Annual Meeting Preview
September 13, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWe are just weeks away from gathering in San Antonio, Texas for the 46th ASHT Annual Meeting. If you haven’t signed up yet to attend either in person or virtually, this episode might give you the little push you need to register. We are joined by Missy Thurlow, this year’s annual meeting chair. She shares with us what we can expect at the meeting during the plenary sessions, the concurrent sessions, and of course the social and networking opportunities. Guest bio: Missy Cathcart Thurl...
Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffness
August 29, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Judy Colditz. Judy is an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who has contributed to the field of hand and upper extremity therapy for a number of years through sharing her knowledge. She has published journal articles, written book chapters, and provided educational offerings on a variety of hand therapy topics. On this episode, Judy shares with us a concept for treating stiff hands that she developed called Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffne...
Congenital Limb Differences
July 06, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Sarah Tuberty, OTD, OTR/L, an occupational therapist who, through her own lived experience of being born with a limb difference, is helping to increase visibility and inclusion of the limb difference community. She shares with us how the language around limb differences has evolved and how we as therapists can create a supportive network for patient and families as they navigate the limb difference community. Guest Bio: Sarah Tuberty, OTD, OTR/L, has the l...
Prosthetics Series: The Patient Perspective with Greg Johnson
May 01, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBOn this episode we are joined by Greg Johnson. In 2017 Greg was involved in an accident and sustained amputations of his long, ring and small fingers of his right hand. After his injury his goal was to restore his independence, and he found that through the use of a variety of prosthetics. Greg shares with us his experience of learning to use a variety of prostheses that have allowed him to return to work and the other activities that are meaningful to him. Guest Bio: Greg Johnson ente...
Prosthetics Series: Pediatric Upper Extremity Prosthetics
April 17, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Dwight Putnam, a certified prosthetist who works at a pediatric hospital in Texas. He brings a unique perspective to his job as a prosthetist as he previously worked as a professional sculptor. In his job, Dwight works with kids born with congenital hand differences and he builds terminal devices that allow them to participate in the activities that are meaningful to them. Guest bio: Dwight Putnam, CP/LP, graduated from Austin College with a degree in art ...
Prosthetics Series: Hand Therapy and Prosthetics with Haley Van Escobar, MOTR/L, CHT
April 06, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Haley Van Escobar, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who serves in a unique role as a consultant for a prosthetics company. Haley shares with us how she transitioned into this role and how a hand therapist is vital to a multidisciplinary team when addressing partial hand amputations. Guest Bio: Haley Van Escobar, MOTR/L, CHT is a certified hand therapist with a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and more than a decade of experi...
Advocacy in Hand Therapy
March 09, 2023 14:30 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Danielle Sparks, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who currently serves as the Director of ASHT’s Practice Division. Danielle gives us the inside scoop on the Practice Division and how ASHT, along with our legislative consultants, advocates for our profession and how you can get involved as well. Guest Bio: Danielle Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT is the Director of Therapy at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis, IN. She ha...
Mission Work in Sierra Leone, Karen Roeming, OT, MA, CHT
February 13, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Karen Roeming, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who has a servant’s heart and a special place in her heart for the people of Sierra Leone, Africa. Karen shares with us about a recent mission trip she organized to Sierra Leone to help survivors of a gas explosion that occurred in 2021. We discuss the challenges of providing medical care in an underdeveloped country and how the team used their creative therapist minds to treat the burn su...
Traumatic Injuries of the Brachial Plexus with Stephanie Kannas, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Kannas, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who has taken a special interest in treating patients who have sustained traumatic brachial plexus injuries. Stephanie discusses the mechanism of injury, common surgical procedures, and the role of upper extremity therapists in restoring function for these patients. If you have questions or would like to use Stephanie as a resource, her contact email is [email protected]. G...
Pediatric Burns with Patti Sharp, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCP
December 19, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOn this episode we are joined by Patti Sharp, an occupational therapist who has spent several years working with pediatric patients who have sustained burn injuries. Patti discusses the role of occupational and physical therapy in a burn unit, what makes treating children different, and strategies for treating this population who have sustained life-altering burn injuries. Guest Bio: Patti Sharp, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCP, is a pediatric occupational therapist with Cincinnati Children’s Hospi...
Treating Pediatric Joint Hypermobility with Carrie Shotwell, MEd, DHS, OTR/L
November 21, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, we discuss pediatric joint hypermobility with Carrie Shotwell, an occupational therapist who works at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She has an extensive history working with children and teenagers who experience hypermobility in their joints which can significantly impact their everyday lives. She shares tips and tricks for assessing and treating these children affected by this diagnosis, how to get both the kids and their parents to buy in, and how we as therapists can su...
Blood Flow Restriction with Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBOn this episode we are joined by Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS, to discuss blood flow restriction and its application to upper extremity rehab. Jim discusses the science behind blood flow restriction, how it can be utilized in the rehab setting, and how it can benefit patients. Article Links: Comparison of blood flow restriction devices and their effect on quadriceps muscle activation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.02.005 Practical Blood Flow Restriction Training Incre...
Spotlight on Treatment: Joint Mobilization of the Elbow with Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
October 11, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Ann Porretto-Loerhke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT to discuss joint mobilizations for the elbow. She recently presented a webinar for ASHT on this very topic so if you did not catch that episode, we will give you a sneak peek on some of the information discussed in the webinar as well as some other tips and tricks on treating the elbow. Wanting to know more? Check out her webinar in ASHT’s webinar library at: https://education.asht.org Guest Bio: dss Ann h...
One Great Therapist-Patient Team: Deana Swanson, MS, OTR/L, CHT and Buddy Valastro
September 26, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWe are honored to be joined by Buddy Valastro and Deana Swanson, OT/L, CHT, a fantastic patient-therapist combo. Two years ago Buddy suffered a severe injury to his right hand in an accident at home and has undergone multiple surgeries and hours of therapy in order to return to work in his family business, Carlo’s Bakery. On this episode, he and his hand therapist discuss his injury and how they worked together to get Buddy back to what her loves. Guest Bios: Deana Swanson, MS, OTR/L...
Sneak Peek into the 2022 ASHT Annual Meeting in Washington, DC with Kim Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT
September 12, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThe ASHT Annual Meeting is right around the corner and today we are joined by Kim Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT, the 2022 Annual Meeting Program Chair. If you have not had the opportunity to attend the meeting in person, this year will be the year to come. Kim gives us the inside scoop on what to expect at this year’s meeting: the pre-conference presentations; how the plenary sessions and concurrent sessions work; and even opportunities to network with other therapists. If you cannot join us - no worr...
Pediatric Brachial Plexus with James H. Northcutt, OTR, MOT, CHT
August 29, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 28.4 MBOn this episode, we are joined by James Northcutt, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, to discuss brachial plexus birth injuries. James is the coordinator of the brachial plexus program at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. We discuss several aspects of this diagnosis from evaluation at birth or soon after, how to address the needs of these children, and some of the interventions these kids might receive to address their impairments. He also gives us some great therapy...
Proprioception in Distal Radius Fractures with Kristin Valdes OTD, OT, CHT
August 15, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 22.4 MBKris Valdes is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who has made extensive contributions to the hand and upper extremity profession. She is also a past president of ASHT. Kris has a widespread knowledge of treatment of distal radius fractures, specifically looking at proprioceptive input. In this episode, she defines that for us and gives helpful information on how to assess this in your patients as well as how to address it to ensure optimal rehabilitation. Referenced ...
Treating Traumatic Injuries with Gayle Severance, MS, OT/L, CHT and Danielle Zook OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
August 03, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 23.2 MBWe are joined by Gayle Severance and Danielle Zook, both occupational therapists and Certified Hand Therapists with Penn Good Shepherd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are no strangers to treating patients who have sustained complex traumatic injuries and they share their wisdom with us. They share tips on how to prioritize your evaluation and treatment sessions to maximize outcomes and provide some great advice on how to be an advocate for your patient. Guest Bios Gayle Severance, ...
Current Trends in Treatment with Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT
July 11, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBOn this episode, Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT joins us to discuss a variety of tools that you might have in your toolbox or may be interested in adding. We discuss utilizing cupping/myofascial release and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. We also discuss an introduction to blood flow restriction for the upper extremity, dry needling and taping. Jill offers us some great thoughts on how these tools can be an adjunct in your clinical practice. Guest Bio: Jill is an OT/CHT currently w...
HTCC 30th Anniversary with Martin Walsh, OTR/L, CHT
May 30, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBOn this episode we are joined by Marty Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, the executive director of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Marty answers all of our questions about the Certified Hand Therapy Exam and gives some great insight as to how the questions are developed and how HTCC ensures that the designation of CHT maintains its high level of respect. Guest Bio: Martin Walsh, OTR/L, CHT became the Executive Director of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) in 2013. He joined th...
Knowledge Translation with Marsha Lawrence, PT, DPT, CHT
May 16, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBOn this episode of Hands in Motion we are joined by Mia Erickson, PT, CHT, EdD and Marsha Lawrence, PT, DPT, CHT - both physical therapists and certified hand therapists - to discuss knowledge translation. We discuss what it is, how it is different from evidence-based practice and how it currently and will continue to effect treatment in hand therapy. Reference Links CPG’s 1. AAOS Quality Programs and Guidelines: https://www.aaos.org/quality/quality-programs/upper-extremity-program...
Collaboration of an OT and COTA in Hand Therapy with Parker Gregory, OTR/L, CHT and Dillon Pittman, COTA
April 11, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBHappy Occupational Therapy Month to all of our OT listeners! On this episode, we are joined by Parker Gregory, OTR/L, CHT, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, and Dillon Pittman, COTA, a certified occupational therapy assistant. We discuss the role of a COTA in a hand therapy practice, the collaborative relationship between an OT and COTA and the process of bridging from being a COTA to an occupational therapist. Guest Bio: Parker Gregory is an occupational therapist a...
Driving Rehabilitation with Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS
March 28, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBWe are excited to be joined by Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS, an occupational therapist who is also a certified driving rehab specialist. Have you ever worked with a patient who has sustained a life altering injury but wants or needs to return to driving independently and you aren’t quite sure if they are ready for that? That is where Susie comes in. She brings her expertise as an occupational therapist and looks at the entire person to determine what is safe, if any adaptive equipmen...
Fellowship Series: Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy Fellowship with Mary “Peggy” Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT
March 17, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBOn our third episode of our Fellowship Series, we are joined by Peggy Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT. Peggy is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, which recently developed a pediatric hand therapy fellowship that will admit its first fellow at the end of this summer. Peggy discusses the process of developing a fellowship, how she worked with her institution for financial and administrative support, the curriculum of the fellowship, and the various l...
Fellowship Series: Perspectives From a Past Fellow with Kristen Cullers Slone, MSOT, OTR
February 28, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBOn the second episode of our Fellowship Series, we are joined by Kristen Slone, MSOT, OTR, an occupational therapist who completed a hand and upper extremity therapy fellowship in Houston, TX this past year. Kristen shares with us her many experiences from her fellowship in an outpatient orthopedic setting, including the opportunities she had to shadow surgeons in the office and operating room, orthoses she fabricated, and how she eventually transitioned from a fellow to a full-time staff th...
Fellowship Series: Views From a Current Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy Fellow
February 18, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWe are kicking off a series of episodes on hand and upper extremity therapy fellowships. On this episode, we are joined by the two current hand and upper extremity therapy fellows from Johns Hopkins. They share with us how their fellowship is structured, what their typical week is like, and educational opportunities both in the clinic and out. If you are considering applying for a fellowship, they both give great advice as to what to consider when choosing a fellowship to apply for. Guest B...
Wound Care in Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy with Nora Barrett, OTR/L, CHT, WCC
January 31, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBNora Barrett, OTR/L, CHT, WCC joins us to talk about wound care in hand and upper extremity therapy and her recent journey to obtain her certification in wound care. She gives us the most up-to-date information on assessing and treating wounds, and also shares some clinical pearls of what to do, what not to do and how we as hand therapists can advocate for our patients and their wounds. Guest Bio: Nora has been a practicing occupational therapist since 1998 and a certified hand therapist s...
ASHT Upper Extremity Institute with Alessia Kerner, OTR/L, CHT
January 17, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBOn this episode we talk with Alessia Kerner, OTR/L, CHT, who was instrumental in developing a new format for the ASHT Upper Extremity Institute. We discuss how the Upper Extremity Institute was first developed and how it can be a great resource for new grads or seasoned therapists who are new to hand therapy. Alessia also gives us a preview of what’s to come with the Upper Extremity Institute. Guest Bio: Alessia is a graduate of Quinnipiac University with a degree in occupational therapy. ...
Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation with Lynn Bassini MA OTR CHT
January 03, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBLynn Bassini, MA, OTR, CHT, founder of the Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation, joins us to share her love and passion for helping the people of this nation. Each year, she takes a team of surgeons and therapists to perform surgery and postop care as well as educate medical personnel in Guatemala. She shares with us how the Foundation started, the mission of the organization, and what to expect if you were to join her for a mission trip to Guatemala. Guest Bio: Originally from Guatemala Cit...
AHTF Grants and How to Apply with April Cowan, OTR, OTD, CHT
December 20, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this episode, we are joined by April Cowan, OTR, OTD, CHT to discuss grant funding that the American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF) has to offer. AHTF has funding available for research and educational purposes. Often, this funding is not awarded because there are no applications received. April shares with us the various grants that are awarded by the AHTF and how to apply and make your application stand out. A grant for a novice researcher: https://www.ahtf.org/grants/burkhalter-new...
Arthritis Foundation with Rebecca Gillett MS, OTR/L
December 06, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn this episode of Hands in Motion, we are joined by Rebecca Gillett, MS, OTR/L with the Arthritis Foundation. We discuss the mission of the foundation and how the foundation is working to educate both individuals affected by arthritis and the clinicians who treat them. We learn about the wide variety of resources they have available on their website specifically for this population. Below are several links that are referenced in the show. Main website: www.arthritis.org Vim pain app: (do...
Treating the Musician with Aviva Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBOn this episode we are joined by Aviva Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT who has taken a special interest in working with injured musicians. She has had the opportunity to work with musicians of all skill levels who play all types of musical instruments. We discuss the unique characteristics of musicians and the types of injuries they sustain as well as the importance of a thorough assessment to fully understand their craft. Aviva references two articles she authored, and the links are below: Return to ...
Hand Therapy In the Military with Major Kathryn Brosseau. MAJ, USAF, BSC, OTR/L, CHT
November 08, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week, we celebrate Veteran’s Day and are so fortunate to be joined on this episode by an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who serves in the United States Air Force. We discuss the role of a hand therapist in the military, her unique journey from civilian status to being commissioned, and how a hand therapist contributes to the overall mission of the United States Military. Guest Bio: Major Brosseau is the Executive Officer and Instructor of Biology, Department of Bi...
2021 Annual Meeting Recap
November 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBJoin Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT and Stephanie Strouse, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, “Hands in Motion” podcast hosts, as they recap the 2021 Annual Meeting in a special bonus podcast episode! This year’s ASHT Annual Meeting in St. Louis, MO was the first hybrid model offering both a live and virtual option for attendees, which proved to be a success. On this episode, Cara and Stephanie speak with a variety of course attendees including students, seasoned presenters, ASHT board members and ASHT staff member...
Little League Elbow with Elliot Greenberg, PT, DPT, PhD
October 25, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBOn today’s episode of “Hands in Motion” we are joined by Elliot Greenberg, a physical therapist who treats adolescent athletes. One specific population he treats are kids who suffer from medial epicondyle apophysitis, commonly known as “Little League Elbow.” We discuss risk factors for developing this condition, treatment techniques that upper extremity therapists can utilize, and the importance of patient and family education. Guest Bio: Dr. Greenberg is a board certified orthopaedic clin...
Happy Physical Therapy Month! Spotlight on PTs in Hand Therapy with Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD, CHT
October 11, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn recognition of National Physical Therapy Month we want to celebrate our physical therapy colleagues who specialize in treating the upper extremity and are excited to have Jane Fedorcyzk, PT, PhD, CHT, a long-time advocate of physical therapy and upper extremity rehab. Jane is the current President of the American Physical Therapy Association Hand and Upper Extremity Academy. We will discuss ways that the academy is promoting upper extremity physical therapy, creating resources for therapy...
Engaging Entry-Level Students in Hand Therapy with Nathan Short, PhD, OTD, OTD/L, CHT
September 28, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Nathan Short, an occupational therapist and hand therapist that splits his time between the clinic and the classroom. Nathan has a strong interest in preparing his students to be successful in a hand therapy clinic on their clinical rotations and as they start their journey to become certified hand therapists. We will discuss his research findings and how the occupational therapy program he is a faculty member of has worked to engage their students in hand a...
Moving Into Academia: Post-professional Doctorate (OTD, DPT) vs PhD with Rebecca Neiduski, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
September 17, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBAll of us have experienced academia as students, but have you ever considered moving out of the clinic and back into the classroom as an occupational or physical therapist? This podcast episode features Becky Neiduski, an OT, CHT, who soon after beginning her career as an occupational therapist found herself back in the classroom and never looked back. Becky offers some great tips on the variety of ways clinicians can get involved in educating the next generation of OTs and PTs as well as ho...
The New ASHT Journal Club Format with Sarah Doerrer, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
August 30, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWelcome back to another episode of Hands in Motion. We’re your hosts, Cara Smith and Stephanie Strouse. On this episode we’re going to be discussing a benefit that all ASHT members have complimentary access to - the monthly Journal Club. Each month, the Research Division holds a Journal Club to review a recent article from the Journal of Hand Therapy and discuss its clinical relevance. We are joined today by Journal Club Chair Sarah Doerrer, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT, to learn how the Journal Clu...
Working With The Athlete with Mo Herman, MA, OTR/L, CHT
August 16, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBHey, it’s Cara and Steph back for another episode of Hands in Motion. With all the buzz about the Olympics last month, it’s only fitting to discuss working with injured athletes on this episode. We are really excited about our guest today, Mo Herman, MA, OTR/L, CHT, immediate past president of ASHT. Fun fact about Mo is that she is an Olympic athlete herself and has used her experience as an elite level athlete to work alongside athletes each day in the clinic to return them to their sport. ...