title: Plaster splinting as a means of reducing elbow flexor spasticity: a case study.
abstract: Plaster splinting was used to decrease severe elbow flexor spasticity in a patient with an upper motor neuron lesion. A series of plaster splints were applied over a period of several weeks that allowed elbow extension yet controlled the amount of flexion. The design of the splint was effective in reducing the spasticity, which was probably a result of the input from the golgi tendon organs in the spastic flexors. Initially, the splints were worn 24 hours a day. Later in the treatment process the wearing time was reduced to 12 hours at night only. Currently, the patient has voluntary, functional range in the impaired extremity.
mesh_terms: D002133:Calcium Sulfate; D004551:Elbow Joint; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D013165:Splints
chemical_list: D002133:Calcium Sulfate