Hand Therapy Academy

Casting doesn’t always mean immobilizing—Miranda and Josh explain how to use casting to restore motion.

In this episode, Miranda and Josh compare pregnancy-related carpal tunnel syndrome and De Quervain’s from a treatment perspective, highlighting differences in intervention strategies and progression.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.”

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

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.

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.

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,...

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.

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...

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.

Miranda and Josh talk about off the shelf splints 

Join Miranda Materi and Josh , both Certified Hand Therapists with more than 10 years of experience teaching hand therapy concepts and over 50 years of combined clinical expertise, as they unpack some of the most commonly conflicting topics in the literature. This session explores the debated order of radial nerve muscle innervation , expected outcomes following wrist salvage procedures , and othe...

On this episode of the podcast, Miranda and Josh discuss non-custom splinting options and when to utilize them. They break down practical applications and clinical considerations to help therapists make informed choices in patient care.