Dassiet

09/11/2022

"Hand therapists are under tremendous pressure to perform because of how the practice of therapy and the US healthcare system have changed. I'm unsure if they have the time and resources to acquire knowledge about new methods and devices like I did when I started", says Karen Schultz, one of the first certified hand therapists.

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Karen Schultz is a pioneer. One of the first therapists to certify as a hand therapist in the United States, she is eager to discover new things. It’s no wonder she was also one of the first to try UCAST. According to her, the product helps solve two issues hand therapists now are facing: a lack o...

07/11/2022

Immobilization treatment can produce great outcomes, sometimes taking away the need for surgery. Read more on this trend, and a recent scaphoid trial, in our article:

Recent research seems to provide evidence that conservative treatment like splinting and casting could be as effective as surgery for some fractures. Dr. Sami Saku (MD, PhD) discusses the new trend in his article.

03/11/2022

When the time comes to immobilize a fracture, the best splint is the one that’s going to minimize discomfort and promote healing. How does UCAST stack up against common fiberglass and plaster-of-Paris splints?⁣

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31/10/2022

Erie Hand and Upper Body Rehabilitation Center share their experiences with UCAST and Woodcast: "It helps our clinic become more sustainable"

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The center aims to become more sustainable and switching to Dassiet products is one way of reaching that goal. For patients at the Erie center, the materials will also be safer and more comfortable to wear.

27/10/2022

Caring deeply for pets and pet parents might be one of your reasons to be a veterinarian. According to research, it may also be one of the most taxing aspects of the job. Performance scientist James Hewitt writes about the root causes of vets burning out and how you can support your well-being : https://buff.ly/3V5susO

21/10/2022

UCAST is the next generation immobilization method – fast, safe and sustainable. We use a matrix of wood fibers and biopolymers to create a strong, heat-moldable splint that does not irritate the skin or restrict circulation.

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19/10/2022

Veterinary burnout has a price tag, but the real tragedy is the minds broken and lives lost. James Hewitt, an experienced performance scientist, shares his insights on the problem and tips on how vets can support their well-being: https://buff.ly/3V5susO

17/10/2022

Make immobilization the easiest part of your day. Vets participating in our preliminary study thought UPETS was easy to apply – read what else they had to say: upets.vet/research

13/10/2022

“Animals need movement, it defines them”, says Dr. Finn. Read the story of how she found a way to help a stray dog avoid amputation – and find a home: https://buff.ly/3fnQEP4

11/10/2022

The shortage of vets has only gotten worse since the pandemic puppy boom. Experienced performance scientist James Hewitt writes about how veterinarians can take care of themselves in challenging times: https://buff.ly/3V5susO

07/10/2022

Early detection is key when battling pressure sores, but current immobilization methods make it difficult for vets and owners to spot the signs. Dr. Martin Kaufmann and Dr. Sami Saku discuss a better alternative to traditional methods: https://buff.ly/3SlkwdA

06/10/2022

UPETS will make you fast at applying casts. How you use the leftover time is up to you. Spend more time with the patient? Great. Treat more patients? Excellent. Have a cup of coffee? Fantastic idea! Do you want to become more efficient at casting? Start at upets.vet