Ann, I assume that the method you are relating to is the Bobath technique, working first on trunk controll ie proximal to distal. However, splinting is very rarely used in the Bobath technique, I would seek further advice before splinting when using the Bobath approach.
Craig. > Hi, If the orthopedist doesn't think that there is calcification or >heterotopic ossification in there, have you thought about the possibility of serial >casting? I've found that its possible to significantly reduce tone/increase ROM >at the elbow with this technique. The outcomes are better if there is >underlying active motor control that you can build on during functional activities >once you gain the ROM. I also find that significant hypertonus in the arm is >often a distal manifestation of tone and control deficits in the trunk. If you >can reduce the tone in the trunk and increase the patient's ability to >stabilize the trunk during movement, there is less "fixing" in the arm in the form >of increased tone. >Ann > >_______________________________________________ >OTlist mailing list >[EMAIL PROTECTED] ><a Target='_new' >Href='http://www.talk21.com/redirect.html?http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com'>http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com</a> -------------------- talk21 your FREE portable and private address on the net at http://www.talk21.com _______________________________________________ OTlist mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com
