Are hemislings or Bobath slings effective? I was told that they allow function while providing some support to prevent further subluxation. Sandi
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 7:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Slings: yes or no for treatment of the hemiplegic shoulder? Slings are not effective for reducing subluxation - there have been radiographic studies done to show that the sublux does NOT reduce with the sling on. You are further correct in your understanding that slings promote non-use and abnormal patterns of movement, not just gait. I'm at home, so don't have references here, but unfortunately, it sounds like some of the OTs in your are are in fact behind the times. If I were to sling anything, it would more likely be the intact arm, to try constraint induced movement of the hemiplegic arm. Some therapists are trying taping for subluxed shoulders, which does not restrict movement. Ann *********��*********** Unsubscribe? Send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ** List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] *********��*********** *********��*********** Unsubscribe? Send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ** List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] *********��***********
