Independent, repetitive arm motor training in severe hemiparesis using the Johnstone Air Splint/Selbsttatiges, repetitives Armmotoriktraining bei ausgepragter Hemiparese mit den Johnstone-Luftpolsterschienen nach PANat */Traitement autonome et repetitif de la motricite du bras lors d'une hemiplegie prononcee, a l'aide de les attelles gonflables de Johnstone d'apres PANat.(Neurologie)
From: Ergotherapie & Rehabilitation
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Date: 8/1/2007
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Author: Walder, Franziska
Summary
The pro-active approach of PANat enables patients to engage in independent, self-controlled "force-to-use" training in acute and chronic stages after CVAs. The goal is the qualitative and quantitative improvement of function in everyday activities. At the same time undesirable compensatory movements, muscular-skeletal changes and muscle weakness are reduced. Success is contingent on intensive training. Thanks to the air splints and other therapy tools, the patients are ...
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