In this episode, Miranda and Josh discuss pain reporting—what it actually means, how to interpret it in context, and whether it should be the primary focus of a treatment session. They explore the limitations of pain scales and how to shift toward function-driven care.

Pain Reporting 

Ulnar-sided wrist pain doesn’t always need to be pain-free before discharge—Miranda and Josh explain when it’s appropriate to move on.

Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain

Sugar tong vs Muenster—Miranda and Josh break down what each splint does and when to use them in clinical practice.

Sugar Tong vs Muenster 

Josh and Miranda break down the essentials every hand therapist needs in their clinic. From must-have tools to practical setup tips, this episode covers the foundation for delivering effective and efficient care.

Hand Therapy Essentials: Building Your Clinic Toolkit

Miranda and Josh break down distal biceps tendon repairs and the rehab that follows—what to protect, when to move, and how to progress without compromising the repair.

Distal Biceps Repair 

This week, Miranda and Josh chat about some fun apps to bring into your hand therapy clinic. From exercises to engagement tools, they share tips to keep patients motivated and smiling.

Apps we use in Hand Therapy

In this episode, Miranda and Josh talk about a particular case involving return to sport, including how they approached progression, readiness, and the key factors that guide safe decision-making

Return to Sport 

This week, Megan sits down with Hand Therapy Academy to chat about rheumatoid arthritis management. From splints to exercises, she shares helpful tools that therapists can use right away.

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hand Therapy 

In this episode, Miranda and Josh talk about owning your own practice and how everything shifts when you’re the owner—your role, your mindset, your responsibility, and the way you show up for your team and your patients.

Owning your own practice 

Megan and Miranda sit down on Hand Therapy Academy to discuss splinting strategies for managing hypermobility in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Tune in for actionable insights and clinical pearls every hand therapist can use.

Ehlers Danlos and Splinting Options 

We offer quick tidbits of information relating to all things Hand Therapy.  So if you are a hand therapist or an aspiring hand therapist this is the podcast for you.  For more great content check our www.handtherapyacademy.com or email info@handtherpyaacademy.com 

Miranda Materi

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