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Hand Therapy AcademyBoney vs Soft Tissue Mal-rotationThis 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.
2026-02-0309 min
2026-01-2810 minHand Therapy AcademyUntangling the Research: Radial Nerve Innervation, Wrist Salvage Outcomes, and Other Common ControversiesJoin 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 other frequently misunderstood areas of upper extremity rehabilitation.Through evidence-based discussion and practical clinical insights, Miranda and Josh bridge the gap between research and real-world application—helping therapists make informed, confident treatment decisions for complex upper extremity cases.
2026-01-2711 minHand Therapy AcademyNon Custom Splinting OptionsOn 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.
2026-01-2011 min
Hand Therapy AcademySkin GraftsIn this episode, Miranda and Josh briefly talk about skin grafts — highlighting the different types, key considerations for healing, and basic immobilization protocols. Tune in for a quick, practical discussion that connects clinical reasoning with real-world hand therapy practice.
2026-01-1309 minHand Therapy AcademyCRPS Case ConversationDelaney sits down with Miranda on the Hand Therapy Academy podcast to talk through her experience with a one-of-a-kind patient living with CRPS. Their discussion is packed with real-world takeaways that therapists can bring into their own sessions.
2026-01-0607 minHand Therapy AcademyPost Op Nerve Repair ImmobilizationIn this episode, Miranda and Josh dive into the topic of post-operative nerve repair immobilization. They discuss key principles, variations in protocols, and practical tips for optimizing outcomes following nerve repair. Tune in to learn how to apply evidence-based reasoning to your post-op management approach.
2025-12-0907 minHand Therapy AcademyMaking the Capsular AppMiranda and Josh share the story behind creating Capsular — their new microlearning app designed for hand therapists. Tune in as they talk about the inspiration, challenges, and goals that shaped the app, and how it has the potential to change the way clinicians learn and grow in their practice.
2025-12-0210 min
Hand Therapy AcademyManaging PIP Joint ContracturesHand Therapy Academy welcomes Allison to the show! Miranda and Allison dive into their favorite strategies for managing PIP joint contractures. They break down both tried-and-true methods and creative approaches that therapists can bring into practice.
2025-11-2509 minHand Therapy AcademyWhat is Capsular ?Miranda and Josh discuss the microlearning hand therapy app, Capsular, and how it compares to their membership platform designed for hand therapists. Take a listen to learn more about each and discover which one might be the best fit for you.
2025-11-1809 minHand Therapy AcademyFlexor Tendon Scar ManagementIn this episode of Hand Therapy Academy, Miranda and Josh dive into the challenges of managing flexor tendon scarring. They discuss practical strategies, clinical insights, and evidence-based approaches to help therapists optimize outcomes in these complex cases.
2025-11-1109 minHand Therapy AcademyInteresting Median Nerve Compression CaseHand Therapy Academy welcomes Allison as she shares a compelling case of median nerve compression. In this discussion, she and Miranda explore why the typical carpal tunnel release wasn’t resolving the issue — and what therapists can learn from the unexpected outcome.
2025-10-2808 minHand Therapy AcademySesamoid Bone: Interesting CaseHand Therapy Academy welcomes Allison to the show, where she and Miranda dive into a unique and intriguing case involving the sesamoid bone. From unexpected challenges to surprising insights, this conversation sheds light on a rarely discussed topic in hand therapy.
2025-10-1408 minHand Therapy AcademyHow to Successfully Discharge a PatientHand Therapy Academy welcomes Allison to the show as she and Miranda discuss the process of successfully discharging a patient. They share tips, strategies, and insights on how to ensure patients leave therapy confident and prepared.
2025-09-3007 minHand Therapy AcademyChasing the missing patient Miranda and Josh address the sensitive topic of what happens when a patient goes missing from treatment. They discuss the importance of follow-up, including how often to reach out and the best practices for re-engaging patients.
2025-09-1612 minHand Therapy AcademyManaging Post-Operative EdemaMiranda and Josh talk about managing post-operative edema. They offer some of their favorite tips and tricks.
2025-09-0212 minHand Therapy AcademyIdiopathic Wrist PainMiranda and Josh talk about idiopathic wrist pain including evaluating and treatment this complex issue.
2025-08-0511 minHand Therapy AcademyGetting your CHT as an older therapistIn this engaging podcast episode, Miranda and Josh delve into the journey of obtaining the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential as an older therapist. They discuss the unique challenges and advantages that come with pursuing this certification later in one's career. Listeners will gain insights into the preparation process, the importance of continuing education.
2025-07-2209 minHand Therapy AcademyManaging the Stiff ElbowIn this episode, Josh and Miranda discuss effective strategies for managing stiff elbows. They explore common causes of elbow stiffness, share personal experiences, and provide practical tips for improving mobility and reducing discomfort.
2025-07-0812 minHand Therapy AcademyShould I get into Hand TherapyMiranda and Josh talk about if you should or shouldn't get into the field of Hand Therapy
2025-04-2908 minHand Therapy AcademyPediatric Flexor Tendon TreatmentIn this episode, Miranda and Josh dive into the challenges and strategies of treating pediatric patients with flexor tendon injuries. They share their insights on assessment, treatment approaches, and the unique considerations when working with younger patients. Tune in for valuable tips on managing these complex injuries in pediatric hand therapy.
2025-04-1511 minHand Therapy AcademyFinding ResearchJosh and Miranda talk about evidence-based practice and some tips for how they obtain their articles.
2025-04-0109 minHand Therapy AcademyElbow StiffnessMiranda and Josh dive into the challenges of elbow stiffness, discussing common pitfalls and effective treatment strategies.
2025-03-1812 min
Hand Therapy Academy7 yearsMiranda and Josh talk about the last 7 years, since the inception of Hand Therapy Academy.
2025-03-0409 minHand Therapy AcademyWhy do people fail the CHTMiranda and Josh discuss common reasons why people fail the CHT.
2025-02-1809 minHand Therapy AcademyOutcome MeasurementJosh and Miranda talk about the outcome measure they use the most often and why.
2025-02-0408 minHand Therapy AcademyThumb MeasurementsMiranda and Josh discuss key thumb measurements used to track progress, including calipers, goniometers, and the Kapandji score for thumb opposition.
2025-01-2109 min
Hand Therapy AcademyHandlebar PalsyMiranda and Josh delve into the topic of ulnar nerve compression at the wrist. They explain what ulnar nerve compression is, its causes, symptoms, and the impact it can have on hand function. Join us as they share their expert insights on diagnosing this condition, effective treatment options, and practical exercises to alleviate symptoms.
2024-10-2911 minHand Therapy AcademyEssential TipsWelcome to the final episode of our series! In this episode, Miranda and Shannon share helpful tips for treating hand patients and thriving in the therapy setting. They cover essential strategies for effective patient care.
2024-10-1509 minHand Therapy AcademyFunctional Home ExercisesIn this episode, Miranda and Josh discuss functional exercises that can be prescribed for home use to improve range of motion, strength, and overall hand function. They share practical, easy-to-follow exercises that you can recommend to your patients.
2024-10-0109 minHand Therapy AcademyBest Piece of Advice Session 2In this session, Miranda and Shannon share their best pieces of advice for aspiring hand therapists. Shannon, a new grad entering the field, and Miranda, an experienced therapist, discuss essential tips for success, overcoming challenges, and providing top-notch patient care.
2024-09-1709 minHand Therapy AcademyNew Grad AdviceMiranda sits down with Shannon, a recent graduate stepping into the world of hand therapy. Join us as they discuss the challenges and rewards of entering this specialized field, and valuable advice for new therapists
2024-08-2709 minHand Therapy AcademyPillar PainMiranda and Josh delve into the topic of Pillar Pain, a common issue after carpal tunnel surgery. They discuss what it is, its causes, and their go-to treatments. Tune in for practical advice and expert tips from seasoned hand therapists!
2024-08-0606 minHand Therapy AcademyNew Grad NervesMiranda and Shannon talk about being a new grad and tips for getting through you first year of clinical practice.
2024-07-2310 min2024-07-0909 minHand Therapy AcademyLevel I FeildworkJosh and Miranda talk about level I fieldwork student expectations.
2024-07-0209 minHand Therapy AcademyTrigger FingerMiranda and Josh talk about conservative management of trigger finger
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Hand Therapy AcademySaddle SyndromeMiranda and Josh talk about saddle syndrome based on an article that Josh had written and published
2024-06-0409 minHand Therapy AcademyTherapy DogmaJosh and Miranda talk about the the critics in hand therapy and how to handle situations when others prefer to do it a different way.
2024-05-2809 minHand Therapy AcademyPalmar NodulesMiranda and Josh talk about differentiating the various types of palmar nodules in the hand
2024-05-2107 minHand Therapy AcademyRelative Motion SplintingMiranda and Josh talk about all of the uses for a relative motion orthosis.
2024-05-1411 min
Hand Therapy AcademyKleinert Flexor Tendon ProtocolMiranda and Josh discuss the Kleinert protocol for treating flexor tendon injuries.
2024-05-0709 minHand Therapy AcademySplinting Materials in a Hand Therapy ClinicJosh and Miranda talk about their favorite splint materials to use in the Hand Therapy Clinic
2024-04-3010 min2024-04-3009 minHand Therapy AcademyTypes of Distal Radius FracturesMiranda and Josh discuss types of distal radius fractures and potential fracture implications for Hand Therapy
2024-04-1610 minHand Therapy AcademyRheumatoid Arthritis and Hand TherapyMiranda and Josh share treatment tips for treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
2024-04-0911 minHand Therapy AcademyFavorite adaptive equipment in hand therapyJosh and Miranda explore some of their favorite adaptive equipment to give out in hand thearpy.
2024-03-2610 minHand Therapy AcademyFieldwork Student Expectation in Hand TherapyMiranda and Josh talk about FW student expectations. We also discuss common assignments given and the rationale behind these assignments.
2024-03-1911 minHand Therapy AcademyFavorite and least favorite splintsMiranda and Josh talk about some of our favorite splints to make along with some of our least favorite.
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2024-03-0509 minHand Therapy AcademyDiagnosing DeQeurvainJosh and Miranda cover all the special tests for DeQeurvain's and bring clarification to the special tests used for diagnosis.
2024-02-2710 minHand Therapy AcademyComplicated MalletsJosh and Miranda talk about complicated mallets and the treatment options.
2024-02-2009 min2024-02-1310 minHand Therapy AcademyPost-Operative TenolysisMiranda and Josh talk about post-operative management of a tenolysis.
2024-01-3011 minHand Therapy AcademyHighlights from our new courses.Miranda and Josh talk about the highlights from their upcoming courses.
2024-01-2210 min
Hand Therapy AcademyHTA Plans for 2024Josh and Miranda talk about what is new for 2024! Check out to learn what courses are coming and a few freebies!
2024-01-1607 min
Hand Therapy AcademyThe PIP DebateJosh and Miranda discuss best ways to treat PIP joint dislocations and what position they should be splinted in.
2024-01-0910 minHand Therapy AcademyCMC DevelopmentsJosh and Miranda talk about the CMC joint and how it gets its stability.
2023-12-1910 minHand Therapy AcademyProprioceptive Exercise IdeasJosh and Miranda talk about different proprioceptive exercise ideas.
2023-12-1209 minHand Therapy AcademyASHT Exhibit HallJosh and Miranda talk about the exhibit hall and will it become a thing of the past.
2023-12-0509 minHand Therapy AcademyLast Minute CHT Prep TipsJosh and Miranda cover some simple prep tips for mastering the Certified Hand Therapy exam.
2023-11-2809 min
Hand Therapy AcademyCRPS in Hand TherapyMiranda and Josh talk about treating CRPS and share some hand therapy tips.
2023-11-1412 minHand Therapy AcademyGrinding to Get ReferralsMiranda and Josh talk about the grind of starting a private practice and getting the referrals needed.
2023-11-0710 minHand Therapy AcademyBody Powered Prosthetics in Hand TherapyMIranda and Josh cover the basics of body powered prosthetics.
2023-10-2410 minHand Therapy AcademyScar Management in Hand TherapyMiranda and Josh cover some of their favorite scar management techniques.
2023-10-1711 minHand Therapy AcademyMyoelectric ProstheticsMiranda and Josh cover myoelectric prosthetics. This of course is not an indepth overview but covers some of the basics and how to find more support if needed.
2023-10-1009 minHand Therapy AcademyFlexor Tendon ComplicationsMiranda and Josh talk about complications that can occur after a flexor tendon repair, including some of the more common complications but also some infrequent complications, which include lumbrical plus and the quadriga effect.
2023-10-0310 minHand Therapy AcademyEdema ManagementMiranda and Josh talk about various way to manage hand swelling.
2023-09-2613 min
Hand Therapy AcademyProtecting our Hands as Hand TherapistMiranda and Josh discuss tips of how to save your hands as a hand therapist.
2023-09-1208 minHand Therapy AcademyErrors in Hand TherapyJosh and Miranda talk about errors made in hand therapy practice. From treating the wrong side to more significant errors.
2023-08-2910 min
Hand Therapy AcademyRadial Sided Wrist PainMiranda and Josh discuss radial sided wrist pain and what are some common pathologies on the radial side of the wrist.
2023-08-2210 minHand Therapy AcademyUlnar Sided Wrist PainThere are so many problems that can occur at the ulnar side of the wrist. Josh and Miranda dive into identifying some of the more common pathologies in this region of the wrist.
2023-08-1510 minHand Therapy AcademyThings I learned from MentorshipJosh and Miranda share some tidbits and pearls they have learned from many amazing mentors.
2023-08-0811 minHand Therapy AcademyEvaluation Tips and TricksJosh and Miranda talk about evaluation tips and tricks.
2023-08-0109 minHand Therapy AcademyConferences to AttendIn this episode Josh and Miranda cover conferences to attend both a a new grad and as a more experienced therapist.
2023-07-2508 minHand Therapy AcademyGroth Pyramid of Force Progression for Flexor TendonJosh and Miranda cover the Progression of Force for Flexor Tendon Repairs based on the work of Gale Groth.
2023-07-1809 minHand Therapy AcademyComplicated PatientJosh and Miranda talk through a complicated patient not only from a physiological stand point but from a psychosocial.
2023-07-1110 minHand Therapy AcademyZone 3 Extensor Tendon ManagementZone 3 Extensor Tendon Closed Injury. How do you manage these conservatively? Josh and Miranda cover treatment and splinting options for these patients.
2023-07-0409 min
Hand Therapy AcademyStiff Finger HacksJosh and Miranda cover some of their favorite interventions for managing a stiff finger.
2023-06-0609 minHand Therapy AcademyEarly Active for Flexor Tendon RepairsMiranda and Josh talk about early active range of motion for Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation.
2023-05-3009 minHand Therapy AcademyNontraditional Manual TherapyJosh and Miranda talk about nontraditional manual therapies including cupping, needling, and IASTM.
2023-05-2309 minHand Therapy AcademyClinic Wish ListJoh and Miranda talk about what they would want in their clinic beyond the traditional therapy items.
2023-05-1609 min
2023-05-0209 minHand Therapy AcademyDupuytren'sJosh and Miranda cover Dupuytren's from a hand therapists perspective. From surgical intervention to the rehab following.
2023-04-2510 min
Hand Therapy AcademyHow to prepare as a level II student in Hand TherapyJosh and Miranda cover how to get ready for a hand therapy rotation.
2023-04-1810 minHand Therapy AcademyTrigger FingerTrigger finger is typicaly a tenosynovitis of the flexor tendon sheah that causes pain around the a1 pulley. This can lead to a locking or clicking. Josh and Miranda cover therapy treatment for this diagnosis.
2023-04-1109 minHand Therapy AcademyNontraditional Manual TherapyJosh and Miranda talk briefly about nontraditional manual therapy techniques. These include cupping, dry needling, and IASTM.
2023-04-0209 minHand Therapy AcademyClinic Wish ListJosh and Miranda talk about what they would like in their clinic in addition to the traditional hand therapy equipment if they were given a small sum of money.
2023-04-0209 minHand Therapy AcademyMallet FingerHand Therapists, Josh and Miranda cover mallet finger injuries. From boney to soft tissues injuries, we cover splinting and post splint therapy.
2023-03-2109 minHand Therapy AcademyTendinopathiesDoes it matter if it is a tendinitis vs a tendinosis? Josh and Miranda discuss this topic.
2023-02-1209 minHand Therapy AcademyCarpal Friendly and Unfriendly MoversJosh and Miranda discuss what muscles contribute to carpal friendly movements and unfriendly movements based on the type of instability pattern of the wrist.
2023-02-1209 minHand Therapy AcademyWrist Kinematic VISI/DISICovering VISI and DISI. DISI injuries occur due to SL injuries vs VISI occur due to a VISI injury. .
2023-02-1210 minHand Therapy AcademyPodcast IntroductionIntro to Hand Therapy Academy's Podcast. We are going to be covering hand therapy topics in a brief 10 minutes format.
2023-02-1202 minHand Therapy AcademyThings we wish we knew as a new hand therapistWhat are some things you wish you knew as a new therapist! Josh and Miranda converse back and forth about things we wish we knew when we first started our careers.
2023-02-1209 min
The Hand to Shoulder Podcast025: Mirror Mirror on the Wall (Mirror Box Therapy) with Miranda Materi OTD, OTR/L, CHTTake a look in the mirror! Have you ever used mirror box therapy to help restore normal movement patterns? Join us where we reunite with Miranda Materi OTD, OTR/L, CHT from Phoenix, AZ discuss how Mirror Box Therapy can help with many different diagnoses from amputations to CRPS and even just stiffness. Miranda dives into how Mirror Box Therapy can be built at home in a “do it yourself” fashion or references where to buy a Mirror Box Kit. Please refer below for newer research articles found to support use of Mirror Box Therapy with your hand patients!
2022-10-2541 minThe Hand to Shoulder Podcast011: CRPS with Miranda Materi OTD, OTR/L, CHTComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) can be a tricky beast. Luckily we have Miranda Materi on the podcast today to help us better understand this intimidating condition in order to give our patients the best possible outcome. Miranda received her professional clinical doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University in 2006. After practicing hand therapy for five years, she became a certified hand therapist. She has a strong interest in research and development in clinical settings and has participated in many studies. Miranda has served as an adjunct faculty member at the Mayo Clinic and currently is an adjunct faculty member at...
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