In this episode, Miranda and Josh talk about choosing the appropriate splint based on the type of peripheral nerve injury and how to match positioning with the specific nerve involved

Peripheral Nerve Injury 

Hand Therapy Academy welcomes Megan to discuss a complex patient case. Tune in for her insights, strategies, and clinical pearls that can help therapists navigate challenging cases.

A Complex Ehlers Danlos Case 

On this episode, Miranda and Josh talk about the ligaments of the TFCC, a few key wrist ligaments, and some practical implications for treatment and clinical reasoning.”

Wrist Ligaments 

This week, Miranda and Josh chat about clinic supply reimbursement and the dos and don’ts of charging. Tune in for practical advice, real-world examples, and tips you can use right away

Compensation for Supplies 

In this episode, Miranda and Josh dive into one of our most asked-about tools in CHT prep—the brain dump sheet. We break down what it actually is, what you should (and shouldn’t!) put on it, and how to use it strategically the moment you sit down for the exam. If you’re prepping for the CHT, this is a simple game-changer you don’t want to miss.

Brain Dump Sheet 

Hand Therapy Academy welcomes Megan, who shares a unique patient case. Tune in to hear her practical tips and innovative strategies you can apply in your own practice.

A Unique Patient Case 

Join Miranda Materi and Josh, both Certified Hand Therapists with over 10 years of experience teaching hand therapy education and more than 50 years of combined clinical expertise. In this session, they discuss how to utilize the Weeks Test to guide clinical decision-making and determine the most appropriate orthosis for treating motion loss.

Miranda and Josh break down the test’s interpretation, how to track progress, and how to match orthotic selection—whether static progressive, dynamic, or serial casting—to the underlying limitation. This practical, evidence-informed approach helps therapists apply the Weeks framework confidently in daily practice to improve outcomes for patients with joint stiffness and limited range of motion.

The Weeks Test 

Hand Therapy Academy has Delaney on the show, where she shares her clinical pearls about treating patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). She highlights practical strategies and considerations to optimize patient outcomes.

The Hand Therapist’s Role in Caring for Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Join Miranda Materi and Josh, both Certified Hand Therapists with over 10 years of experience teaching hand therapy education and more than 50 years of combined clinical expertise. In this session, they explore the key question every therapist faces: what’s really limiting motion?

Is the restriction capsular, musculotendinous, neural, or kinesiophobic in nature? Miranda and Josh break down how to differentiate these causes through clinical reasoning, assessment strategies, and treatment planning—helping therapists identify the true limiter and choose the most effective interventions for restoring motion and function.

Range of Motion Restrictions 

This week, Delaney chats with Miranda on Hand Therapy Academy about what sets bony and soft tissue malrotation apart. Their discussion is full of real-world advice and clinical pearls for hand therapists.

Boney vs Soft Tissue Mal-rotation 

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 

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