Dynamic Splinting for Excessive Pronation Following CVA

Dynasplint Systems, Inc.

Overview

The purpose of this study is to examine range of motion and lasting effects of Botox injections along with the use of the Supination Dynasplint.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Pronation Contracture

Interventions

DynasplintDEVICE

Dynamic splinting utilizes the protocols of Low-Load Prolonged Stretch (LLPS) with calibrated adjustable tension to increase Total End Range Time (TERT)to reduce contracture. The Dynasplint or "Experimental" group will add this therapy to their standard of care regimen

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria Patients enrolled will have been diagnosed with excessive pronation following a stroke and will display the following symptoms: * Pronation Contracture * Ability to provide consent and follow directions as related to the protocol Exclusion Criteria * Treatment with Benzodiazepines * Treatment with Baclofen (pump or oral) * Treatment with Dantrolene sodium * Treatment with Tizanidine

Locations (1)

Rehabilitation Associates of Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

ROM changes with use of treatment

Time frame: 20 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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