Splinting in the Management of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Flexion Contracture

Measurement of the Flexing Force of the Fingers by a Dynamic Splint With a Dynamometer

“…24 Reported descriptions of methods used to calculate the magnitude of tension are also scarce. 25,26 In this study, we applied the method to 40 volunteers who used splinting only during data collection. In order to calculate the values of the force transmitted by tendons, we used the trigonometric formulae decribed previously in this study.…”

Vocal Fold Wound Healing: A Review for Clinicians

“…It seems that end range must be maintained for at least 6 to 12 hours per day in order to receive maximal improvement. 55,56 Specifically, Prosser 56 reported that a mean TERT of 10 hours daily yielded functionally superior results compared with less time spent at end range. These data suggest the potential for the application of such techniques to the vocal folds through the use of prolonged vocal fold elongation associated with high pitches.…”

Treatment of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Flexion Contracture: Combined Static and Dynamic Orthotic Intervention Compared With Other Therapy Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…Prosser suggested that changes in range occur in cases where the application of the orthosis was maintained for a longer period. 8 Bonutti validated this concept of best results with increased application time in a series of cases treated with static-progressive orthoses. 9 In that study, use of the orthotic for 30 minutes 3 times a day was proposed.…”