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Research Materials and Resources
We currently have 17 research articles available for distribution to you via USPS mail. If you are interested in receiving a copy of any of the following articles, send an email to info@dynasplint.com. Please be sure to specifiy which article you would like by indicating the author's last name and the title.
If you're interested in participating in our clinical trials please take a look at our current studies. If you would like more information about one of the upcoming studies (listed below) please contact Dr. Buck Willis - Research Director, Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
Upcoming Studies - Fall 2008
- Dynamic Splinting for Hallux Limitus Following Toe Surgery (a randomized controlled trial in Atlanta, GA)
- Toe Walker Gait Analysis (a randomized controlled study in Denver, CO)
- Dynamic Splinting for Adhesive Capsulitis (a randomized controlled study in Newport, CA)
- Dynamic Splinting to Prolong-Duration of Botox Injections for Stroke Forearm Contracture (locations TBD)
Articles Currently Available for Distribution:
- Shulman DH, Shipman B, Willis FB. Treating Trismus with Dynamic Splinting: a Cohort, Case Series. Advances in Therapy, 2008 Jan-Feb; 25(1), pg 9-15 Go to manuscript on PubMed
- Willis B. Dancer Restores Knee Flexion Through Dynamic Splinting. BioMechanics, 2008 Jan:15(1), pg 49-54 See Abstract
- Lai J, Jones M, Willis B. Effect of Dynamic Splinting on Excessive Plantar Flexion Tone/Contracture: A Controlled, Cross-Over study. (Abstract) Arch Phys Med Rehab, 2007 Oct:88 (10), Pg E-7 Go to manuscript on sciencedirect.com
- Willis, John. Dynamic Splinting Increases Flexion for Hallux Rigidus (Pilot Study). BioMechanics, Sept. 2007:14(9), pg 49-53 Go to manuscript on biomech.com
- Willis. Post-TBI Gait Rehabilitation. Applied Neurology, July 2007:3(7), pg 25-26 (Website Down)
- Willis, Neffendorf, Gaspar. Biomechanics: Device and physical therapy unfreeze shoulder motion. January 2007. View PDF
- “Reducing Contractures After Traumatic Brain Injury” by Walter VanDyck and Jon Mukand, from October 18, 2004 OT Practice.
- “A Prospective Trial of Night Splinting in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis: The Ankle Dorsiflexion Dynasplint®” by Gregory Berlet, from Nov 2002 Orthopedics.
- “Dynamic Splinting of Forearm Rotational Contracture After Distal Radius Fracture” by Munir Shah, et al, from May 2002 Journal of Hand Therapy.
- Davies, Ellenbecker. Biomechanics: Rehabilitation: Focused exercise aids shoulder hypomobility. November 1999. View PDF
- “Focused Exercise Aids Shoulder Hypomobility” by George Davies and Todd Ellenbecker, from Nov 1999 Biomechanics.
- “The Use of Low-Load, prolonged-duration stretch Devices in Rehabilitation Programs in the Pacific Northwest” by Barbara Nuismer, from July/Aug 1997 American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
- “The Use of Splints in the Treatment of Joint Stiffness: Biologic Rationale and an Algorithm for Making Clinical Decisions” by Phil McClure, et al, from Dec 1994 Physical Therapy.
- “Effect of Total End Range Time on Improving Passive Range of Motion” by Kenneth Flowers and Paul LaStayo, from July–Sept 1994 Journal of Hand Therapy.
- “Surgical Treatment of Arthrofibrosis of the Knee” by J. Richard Steadman, from Sept 1993 Journal of Orthopaedic Techniques.
- “The Use of Thermal Agents to Influence the Effectiveness of a Low-Load prolonged-duration stretch” by Gary Lentell, from November 1992 JOSPT.
- “Low-Load, prolonged-duration stretch in Treatment of Elbow Flexion Contractures Secondary to Head Trauma” by M. MacKay-Lyons, from April 1989 Physical Therapy.
- “Treatment of Exposed Bilateral Achilles Tendon with Use of Dynasplint®” by Reginald Richard, from June 1988 Physical Therapy.
- “Assessment and Management of Loss of Motion in Orthopedic Dysfunction” by Ken Flowers and Susan Michlovitz, from Postgraduate Advances in Physical Therapy 1988 (produced and copyrighted by APTA).
- “Case Studies: Contracture and Stiff Joint Management with Dynasplint®” by George Hepburn, from April 1987 JOSPT.
- “Multi–Center Clinical Investigation on the Effect of Incorporating Dynasplint® Treatment into Standard Physical Therapy Practice for Restoring Range of Motion of Elbows and Knees” by George Hepburn, et al; presented at the New YorkAPTA State Chapter Meeting April 26,1985 in New York, New York.
- “Use of Elbow Dynasplint® for Reduction of Elbow Flexion Contracture: A Case Study” by George Hepburn and Kenneth Crivelli, from March/April 1984 JOSPT.
