The aim of this study was to determine whether an intensive stretch program increases
muscle extensibility or subjects' tolerance to an uncomfortable stretch sensation. Twenty …

An upper limb electrical stimulation technique has been developed which features a novel
self-configuration approach, to obtain an ideal wrist response from the patient. The system …

Contractures are a common complication of neurological conditions and are undesirable for
many reasons (Bryden et al 2004, Dalyan et al 1998, McDonald et al 2005, Scott and …

Objective: To obtain the best estimate of the size of the effect of a thermoplasticresting splint
on spasticity in the stroke-affected upper limb. Design: A randomized controlled intervention …

Occupational therapists make clinical decisions to help clients with upper limb performance
dysfunction following brain injury to achieve their goals. Although occupational therapy …

The individual with spasticity will hopefully benefit from the input of coordinated
multidisciplinary care to effectively introduce and monitor a management plan for their …

OBJECTIVE. To evaluate factors associated with randomized controlled trial patient
recruitment by therapists. METHOD. Survey of 18 (of a possible 26) therapists who had …

Objective To assess effectiveness of resting hand splints to prevent contracture, maintain
functional position and minimize spasticity in early stroke patients. Method Subjects were …

Objective: To assess effectiveness of resting hand splints to prevent contracture, maintain
functional position and minimize spasticity in early stroke patients. Method: Subjects were …

The aim of the thesis was to evaluate the effectiveness of static hand splints for the
prevention of muscle contracture during early rehabilitation following acquired brain …