A thermoplastic splint immobilizes, protects, and supports injuries such as fractures, sprains, and strains, offering a lightweight alternative to plaster casts. Low-temperature thermoplastic splints become malleable when placed in hot water using a heat pan, allowing them to be shaped directly on the skin. They are particularly suitable for upper limb fractures and injuries.

Canadian therapists have been utilizing thermoplastics in their daily practice for over 40 years. Glen Remington of Remington Medical pioneered the introduction of low-temperature thermoplastics in Canada through the Rolyan Manufacturing company, revolutionizing splinting methods in the country. Today, Remington Medical is a leading distributor of thermoplastics in Canada, supplying top-quality hand therapy products from Orfit Industries , Chesapeake, and North Coast to numerous hospitals, hand therapy clinics, and physiotherapy clinics.