A low-tech alternative to static progressive wrist extension splinting: the wrist extension strap.
The authors have found that for best results, a wearing time of 1 hour 3 to 4 times a day is desired. Similar to many splints designed to increase range of motion, there is some functional loss during wearing time. Application of the splint should be scheduled appropriately around functional activities. Based on clinical experience, the authors have found this splint is easy to fabricate, cost-effective, and relatively comfortable.
Szekeres
Mike
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Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, Ontario, Canada. szekeres@execulink.com
Chinchalkar
Shrikant
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LeBlanc
Monique
M
D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013165:Splints; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology