THE USE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ELBOW SPLINTS IN THE RETT SYNDROME

被引:20
作者
ARON, M
机构
[1] Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon
关键词
elbow splints; occupational therapy; Rett syndrome; stereotypic hand behavior;
D O I
10.1016/S0387-7604(12)80202-6
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
Incessant hand to mouth movements are often noted as part of the movement disorder of the hands in the Rett syndrome (RS). Elbow splints were designed to inhibit this behavior and prevent further injury to the hands. A study of eight RS patients was conducted to determine the effectiveness of splinting. Results were very positive and indicated increased socialization, increased interaction with the environment, decreased hand to mouth movements, and decreased hand wringing behavior. © 1990, All rights reserved.
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页码:162 / 163
页数:2
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