Hand Therapy Heroes

Dr. 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 plexus and peripheral nerve surgeries at leading centers in India, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Sweden. Dr. Dy is currently an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and holds a secondary appointment in the Division of Public Health Sciences.  In this episode we will discuss double crush, TOS, nerve repairs and avoiding tension, importance of the surgeon/therapist relationship, and importance of proper diagnosis.  Email [email protected] for details on the Podcast created by Dr. Dy and Dr. Charles Goldfarb.

This 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 access to the materials.  

Hand 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 and share with others.   We created a lovely handout for those wanting to learn more or connect with Wendy please email us at [email protected] and put WENDY in the subject line.  Thanks as always for being a part of hand therapy heroes.  Cheers and enjoy the new decade!

Patient 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 Richmond, Virginia. Currently she holds the position of founder/ course director and lecturer at the school for hand therapy at the National Institute for Post Graduate Allied Health Education in Amersfoort, the Netherlands and she is lecturer in the Department of Rehabilitation at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She has authored numerous articles on hand rehabilitation and was author of chapters in various textbooks on rehabilitation of the hand and on hand surgery.  For detailed reference list please email [email protected] and put Gwen in the subject line.  We will also provide you direct access to Gwen.

Patient 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 were she  received a master’s degree Hand Therapy from VCU in Richmond, Virginia. Currently she holds the position of founder/ course director and lecturer at the school for hand therapy at the National Institute for Post Graduate Allied Health Education in Amersfoort, the Netherlands and she is lecturer in the Department of Rehabilitation at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She has authored numerous articles on hand rehabilitation and was author of chapters in various textbooks on rehabilitation of the hand and on hand surgery.  For detailed reference list please email [email protected] and put Gwen in the subject line.  We will also provide you direct access to Gwen.

Amanda 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 your practice immediately.  I have compiled some of the details Amanda shared with us on an info sheet by sending an email to us at [email protected] and put Amanda in the email.

Listeners 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] to obtain the info sheet with all the goodies!

Listeners 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 with Dr. Eaton in the subject line and we will send you an info sheet with additional details. Email [email protected]