Static Progressive Stretch, a Time-honored Technique in Hand-Therapy
Pronation and supination motion is essential to complete many activities of daily living, such as holding a plate, turning a doorknob, washing hands, and so much more. Limitations in rotational motion of the forearm can occur commonly after fractures or other injuries.
This study recorded 38 patients with decreased forearm range of motion following an upper extremity injury. Patients were referred to this trial when gains in forearm ROM plateaued with a standard course of therapy.
RESULTS: Over the course of 12 weeks, SPS Splinting was successful in restoring forearm rotation in 37 of 38 patients with ROM limitations resistant to standard therapy treatment.
Mean increase in total ROM: 42°
Mean increase in Pronation: 12°
Mean increase in supination: 31°
