can any one tell the use of air splints for Hemiplegics? what are the precautions and contra indications of air splints?
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can any one tell the use of air splints for Hemiplegics? what are the precautions and contra indications of air splints?
In Hemiplegics, Inferior or Anterior Shoulder Dislocation is the risk of consideration for a physio. It can be kept prevented by the help of a air splint (of L-shaped), which position the head of humerus in place.Quote:
Originally Posted by etvin
there is no as such precautions or contraindications for using air splint for a Hemiplegic. It can be applied successfully,until they have got some strenght on the affected shoulder by exercises(along with using muscle stimulator)