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Proposal for splinting the adult hemiplegic hand to promote function. 1988

A M Woodson
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77550.

Although there is no general consensus regarding splinting the hemiplegic hand, therapists continue to explore possibilities to facilitate functional use of the involved hand. A proposal for a dorsal splint adaptation, based on neurophysiological principles is described. Its use with two young hemiplegic patients, 10-11 months post onset, is presented. Following consistent use of the splint, both patients showed increased spontaneous use of the hemiplegic hand.

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