Individually or as a component of a hand therapy treatment program, splints can be essential in assisting hand and upper extremity injured clients make a successful recovery. Splints may be used to protect healing structures, prevent deformity or to help stretch or strengthen the injured structures. At Progressive OT both custom and prefabricated splints may be provided to clients. Custom splint are made with a low temperature thermoplastic and are fabricated on site while client’s wait. Most extended health care insurance plans cover a large percentage of the cost of custom splints.