Introduction to Upper Extremity Serial Casting
LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Thursday, June 25, 2026 4-5pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
INSTRUCTORS (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Bridget Conniff, OTR/L
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L, BCP
DESCRIPTION
Upper extremity serial casting is an intervention used to manage soft tissue contractures. It is an advanced clinical skill that requires additional training to identify appropriate patients and understand the potential outcomes for casting. This webinar will give an overview of the following topics: casting goals, casting process including review of precautions and ideas for orthotics post-casting that are important to consider when deciding to serial cast. Learners will be introduced to a decision-making tool to assist in selecting appropriate situations for this intervention and outline the necessary steps to ensure safety, carryover and long-term effects. Both adult and pediatric cases will be highlighted throughout the webinar. This webinar is not intended to provide competency for hands-on skill completion in a clinical setting but is intended to provide an introduction to the world of serial casting.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Analyze current evidence for upper extremity serial casting and the types of upper extremity impairments that benefit from UE serial casting
- Describe indications and contraindications for UE serial casting
- Identify when to discontinue casting/and follow-up after UE serial casting
- List selected casting material, types of casts and implications for their use
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check back Soon!
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 3/24/2026.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Bridget Conniff, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L, BCP Has nothing to disclose.
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