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What the two types of anti-spasticity splints?
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1. Cone splint2. Ball splint (finger -spreader)
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The cone splint is designed to in accordance with which frame of reference/theory?
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The Rood Approach
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The ball splint (finger-spreader) is designed in accordance with which frame of reference/theory?
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NDT
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What are 3 advantages to using plaster for anti-spasticity splinting?
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1. Easy to handle2. Drapes easily to the body/conforms3. Relatively inexpensive
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What are 4 disadvantages to using plaster for anti-spasticity splinting?
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1. Heavy2. It is not water resistant3. It is not easy to clean4. May cause an allergic reaction
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Why would you use a dynamic LTT design for splinting a client with spasticity?
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Dynamic design provides a more sustained, consistent stretch to the spastic muscle. The slow stretch does not trigger stretch reflex receptors.
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What is the advantage of using a Volar-based trough for an anti-spasticity splint?
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Volar-based troughs extend into the hand and it provides greater support for the transverse metacarpal arch.
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What is the advantage of using a Dorsal-based trough for an anti-spasticity splint?
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Dorsal-based troughs will free up the palmar area and allow for sensory feedback. The pressure will be distributed more evenly, and it is easy to remove.
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What is the advantage of using an Ulnar-based trough for an anti-spasticity splint?
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Ulnar-based troughs provide a more even distribution of pressure for a patient who exhibits ulnar deviation with wrist flexion.
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What are 3 advantages to using Fiberglass material for anti-spasticity splinting?
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1. Fiberglass is water resistant2. It is cleanable and lightweight3. You will not be prone to allergic reactions
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What are 2 disadvantages to using Fiberglass material for anti-spasticity splinting?
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1. Fiberglass is more expensive than plaster2. It is more difficult to handle
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What are the 3 types of mobilization splints?
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1. dynamic2. Serial static3. Static progressive
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What is the main difference between a dynamic splint and a static progressive splint?
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Dynamic splints use elastic components to provide continual traction on the joint (creep). Static progressive uses inelastic components to stretch the tissue to its most tolerable length.
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What are the main reasons to use a mobilization splint?
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1. Substitute for lost motor function2. Correct a deformity (tightness, contracture)3. Maintain AROM or PROM4. Provide controlled motion5. Aid in fracture alignment and wound healing
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Clients with high radial nerve palsy will lose which functions?
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Clients will lose wrist extension, MCP extension, palmar abduction of thumb, and radial abduction of thumb.
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