Re: Subject: Re: [OTlist] hypertoned elbow (Veronica/Shawn)

[Keesha Mitchell]

I recently went to a CEU course on the Integration of NDT, PNF and Contemporary Neurological Treatment Models and the Application of an Integrated Model to Post-Stroke Rehabilitation. presented by Lisa Saladin,PT, Msc. Lisa stated and I quote " preliminary studies have demonstrated that resistive excercises do not increase spastic restraint and that strength training may be effective." It was thought  the use of excessive resistance would increase the presence of abnormal co-contraction and decrease the quailty of movements. The new data has demontrated that strength training is an important component of intervention for patients with spastic hemiparesis. If you would like some of the resources that this data was collected from, please let me know (I have a list)  Keesha ----- Original Message ----- From: Veronica To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 8:33 AM Subject: Subject: Re: [OTlist] hypertoned elbow Shawn, I understood that any resistance, e.g. sanding,  sawing, hammering nails, etc would increase tone not decrease it and that it would be better to use tasks that required minimal resistance through the client's current ROM. Veronica Groenewald, OT In response to message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some suggest that gentle repeated rom is the best way to decrease tone now. Anything re:throwing a ball, golf, batting for fun. The old bilateral sanding task, sawing wood, hammering nails for crafts. Sweeping, vaccuuming, washing windows for chores, combing hair reaching for cans etc ADL. Shawn McComb, OTR Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Yahoo! Messenger _______________________________________________ OTlist mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com

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