Wheel Chat - Your Go-To Mobility Podcast

Wheel Chat: Episode 17 – Cerebral Palsy, Posture & Function: Rethinking Dynamic Splints with Second Skin’s Cathy Harries & Andrea Hinckley

30 Sep 2025

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In this follow-up to their popular appearance on Episode 16, Cathy Harries and Andrea Hinckley from Second Skin return to Wheel Chat for a deep dive into cerebral palsy—covering early intervention, postural care across the lifespan, and how dynamic splinting can change the game for function, comfort, and quality of life.From toddlers learning to sit, to teenagers building independence, to adults managing pain and postural changes—this episode is packed with clinical insights, practical strategies, and honest conversations about what’s possible with the right goals, tools, and timing.What’s in this episode:When to consider dynamic splints for children with CP (and what to look for)Why “low function” never means “no function”The truth about splints: soft, dynamic, and made for real-life wearReal-world case stories: from walking trails in Cairns to managing pain at workManaging transitions to adulthood: posture, pain, and long-term planningSetting goals, managing expectations, and getting buy-in from teensHow to fund and fit Second Skin into a client’s broader care planWhether you're new to cerebral palsy care or supporting long-term clients, this episode offers a realistic, hopeful, and clinically grounded look at supporting posture and participation at every stage of life.Connect with Andrea:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hinckley-891677223/Find out more about Second Skin: https://www.secondskin.com.au/Email us :We’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions about this podcast, please email us at [email protected] us : TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@wheelchat_podcastInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/wheelchat_podcast/Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of Anthony and Justin.

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Wheel Chat - Your Go-To Mobility Podcast

Wheel Chat: Episode 17 – Cerebral Palsy, Posture & Function: Rethinking Dynamic Splints with Second Skin’s Cathy Harries & Andrea Hinckley

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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