A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Treatment of Contractures With Mechanically Applied Stretch and Heat.
A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Treatment of Contractures With Mechanically Applied Stretch and Heat.
This study is looking at new ways to stretch knee contractures in children with cerebral palsy using a specially designed splint.
When using active orthoses to treat contractures, is the effectiveness of treatment improved by heating the contracted tissue prior to treatment?
Inclusion Criteria:
children with cerebral palsy -
Exclusion Criteria:
absent thermal sensation -