| Low-load, prolonged stretch in treatment of elbow flexion contractures secondary to head trauma: a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2928396 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Joint contractures are a frequent complication of head trauma and often require extensive physical therapy intervention. Traditional methods of treatment, including passive stretching and range-of-motion exercises, have proven to be of limited benefit in contracture reduction. Low-load, prolonged stretch has been shown to be more effective than traditional methods of treatment in producing the desired elongation of connective tissue. A splinting device known as the Dynasplint is designed to provide this type of stretch. The purpose of this case report is to describe the application of the Dynasplint in the successful treatment of a patient with elbow flexion contracture secondary to head trauma. |
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Authors:
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M MacKay-Lyons |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Physical therapy Volume: 69 ISSN: 0031-9023 ISO Abbreviation: Phys Ther Publication Date: 1989 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-05-03 Completed Date: 1989-05-03 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0022623 Medline TA: Phys Ther Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 292-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Physiotherapy Department, Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Contracture / etiology, rehabilitation* Craniocerebral Trauma / complications* Elbow Joint / physiopathology* Humans Male Movement Physical Therapy Modalities* Splints* |
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