Therapeutic Implementation of a Custom Dynamic Elbow Brace for Children With Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Case Report
| Autor: | Michelle Torrey |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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musculoskeletal diseases
030506 rehabilitation medicine.medical_specialty Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Elbow brace 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Physical medicine and rehabilitation medicine Elbow Humans Palsy Braces business.industry Resistance training Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy Motor control Infant Muscle activation Brace Clinical Practice Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Female 0305 other medical science business Brachial plexus 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association. 33(1) |
| ISSN: | 1538-005X |
| Popis: | PURPOSE The objective of this analysis is to present the benefits and functional outcomes when using a custom dynamic elbow brace as an adjunct to therapeutic interventions for a child with neonatal brachial plexus palsy. SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS Impairments associated with neonatal brachial plexus palsy can cause lifelong limitations of mobility, dexterity, and functional use of the involved upper extremity. The functional design of the custom dynamic elbow brace provided therapeutic versatility including immobilization, active-assisted controlled movement, and resistance exercise. These features facilitated efficient and functional muscle activation patterns, negating compensatory or substitute movements. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE The brace provided opportunities for focused muscle activation and subsequent improvements in strength, development of motor control, and functional mobility. Using a custom dynamic elbow brace was an effective therapeutic tool, used in conjunction with a comprehensive treatment program, and contributed to a successful outcome. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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