2017
DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2017/1490
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Wrist Hand Orthoses in the Management of Upper Limb Spasticity in Hemiplegia- A Randomised Controlled Trial Study

Abstract: BACKGROUND The most significant impact on a stroke survivor is longterm disability. Patients with hemiplegia often develop abnormal patterns in the paretic limbs, primarily affecting the flexors and pronators of upper limb. Spasticity is the most common identified problem and is difficult to treat. There are very few documents on the role of wrist hand orthoses (hand splints) in the management of spasticity. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of wrist hand orthoses in the reduction … Show more

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