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Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffness (CMMS): Changing the Way We Treat the Stiff Hand (priority will go to CHTs)
October 24–25, 2026
This course is hosted by an external organization.
Continuing education credits and certificates of completion are managed by the provider. Please use this link to view full course details.
Fairview Rehab Services Employees: The Fairview Rehab CE Department is collecting registrations to secure a group discount. Once we have a list of participants, we will register with the hosting organization on your behalf. You’ll then receive course confirmation and instructions. Use the Register button below to submit your registration request to the Rehab CE Department.
Non-Fairview Employees: Please register directly with the external organization using the link provided. Do not use the Register button below— Fairview Rehab Services will not manage registration for this course for non-employees.
Fairview Rehab Services Employees: The Fairview Rehab CE Department is collecting registrations to secure a group discount. Once we have a list of participants, we will register with the hosting organization on your behalf. You’ll then receive course confirmation and instructions. Use the Register button below to submit your registration request to the Rehab CE Department.
Non-Fairview Employees: Please register directly with the external organization using the link provided. Do not use the Register button below— Fairview Rehab Services will not manage registration for this course for non-employees.
Click here to view the course details from the hosting organization.
Instructor: Kantessa Stewart, OTR/L, CHT
Intended Audience:
OT
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Registration deadline: October 22
Course Description:
The CMMS technique, developed by Judy Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA, integrates principles of neuroplasticity, therapeutic exercise and the art of plaster casting to simultaneously address poor CNS movement patterning, fibrotic edema, tissue tightness, and joint contractures. While it has been described in the literature and is clinically demonstrated to decrease hand stiffness, it remains an underutilized treatment technique. This course provides the therapist an opportunity to gain understanding into how CMMS mobilizes tissues in an effort to reactivate the brain’s motor pathways after injury. Using concepts from neuroscience, motor re-learning, and tissue healing, participants will learn to analyze abnormal movement patterns of the stiff hand and how to choose the most appropriate CMMS cast position. The opportunity to become familiar with Plaster of Paris cast application, removal and bi-valving of the cast, and open discussion of CMMS case examples and cast modifications will be provided. This course will not only improve the therapist’s clinical skills, but also provide insight on why we need to change the way we treat the stiff hand. In this course you will be making 5 casts over the 2-day course along with addressing topics of billing and documentation.
Contact Information
M Health Fairview Rehab Services Continuing Education Department
Email: rehabce@fairview.org
Phone: 612-672-5607