Contracture preventive positioning of the hemiplegic arm in subacute stroke patients: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Contracture preventive positioning of the hemiplegic arm in subacute stroke patients: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a contracture preventive positioning procedure for the hemiplegic arm in subacute stroke patients in addition to conventional physio- and occupational therapy. Design: A single-blind pilot randomized controlled trial. Setting: Inpatient neurological uni...

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Main Authors: De Jong, Lex, Nieuwboer, A., Aufdemkampe, G.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD 2006
Subjects:
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Rehabilitation
FUGL-MEYER ASSESSMENT
MINI-MENTAL-STATE
FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL-STIMULATION
MEDIAL LEMNISCAL SYSTEM
THUMB LOCALIZING TEST
SHOULDER PAIN
INTERMITTENT STRETCH
IMMOBILIZED MUSCLE
CLINICAL FINDINGS
ASSESSMENT SCALE
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/79491

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