In 1995, a recent study conducted by T. M. Steffen, et. al., the effectiveness of prolonged stretch therapy, implemented through the use of a splint, was assessed in comparison to a conventional program involving passive range of motion (PROM). The primary objective was to determine whether prolonged stretch could yield superior outcomes in reducing knee flexion contractures in a cohort of nursing home residents. A … Continue reading Can prolonged stretching with splints significantly improve knee flexion contractures in the elderly?