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Do foot splints improve joint mobility in brain injury rehabilitation?

In 2016, Researchers led by Eun Jung Sung, Min Ho Chun, and colleagues conducted a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a resting foot splint in preventing ankle contracture in patients with early-stage brain injuries. The study involved 33 patients who suffered from ankle dorsiflexor weakness, with a muscle strength of grade 2 or lower. While all participants continued their customized rehabilitation therapy, … Continue reading Do foot splints improve joint mobility in brain injury rehabilitation?

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Does passive stretching improve muscle mechanics in spastic cerebral palsy?

Researchers have long sought effective strategies to manage motor impairments in children with spastic cerebral palsy, a condition characterized by excessive muscle stiffness that can hinder movement and function. In 2015, a study led by Nicola Theis, alongside Thomas Korff and Amir A. Mohagheghi, sheds new light on this topic by investigating the effects of long-term passive stretching on muscle-tendon unit mechanics. Cerebral palsy often … Continue reading Does passive stretching improve muscle mechanics in spastic cerebral palsy?

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