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COMMON
DIAGNOSES:
Fractures (malleolar, distal tibial, talar
and others)
Plantar
fasciitis
Ruptured
Achilles tendon
Tendon
and ligament repairs
Achilles
tendonitis
Foot drop
Arthroplasty
Burns
Head
trauma and spinal cord injuries
Cerebral
palsy (CP)
Cerebral
vascular accident (CVA)
Other
neurological conditions
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MEASUREMENTS:
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ANKLE
DORSIFLEXION
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PLANTAR
FLEXION |
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Adult |
Pediatric |
Infant |
Adult |
| Weight |
3
lb 11.30 oz
1.68 kg |
1 lb 14.40 oz
0.86 kg |
1
lb 1.60 oz
0.50 kg |
3
lb 11.30 oz
1.68 kg |
| Range
of Length |
10.75
– 13.75 in
27.31 – 34.93 cm |
7.125 – 9.75 in
18.10 – 24.77 cm |
5.09
– 6.84 in
12.93 – 17.37 cm |
10.75
– 13.75 in
27.31 – 34.93 cm |
| Foot
Plate Width |
4.75
– 6.25 in
12.07 – 15.89 cm |
3.50
– 4.50 in
8.89 – 11.43 cm |
2.0
– 2.75 in
5.08 – 6.99 cm |
5.75
– 7.25 in
14.61 – 18.42 cm |
| Range
of Motion |
50°
plantar flexion
to 40° dorsiflexion |
50°
plantar flexion
to 40° dorsiflexion |
50° plantar flexion
to 40° dorsiflexion |
25°
plantar flexion
115° plantar flexion |
| THE
REBOUND EFFECT: |
| “High-force,
short-duration stretching favors recoverable, elastic
tissue deformation, whereas low-force, long-duration
stretching enhances permanent plastic deformation…In
the clinical setting, high force application has a
greater risk of causing pain and possibly rupture
of tissue.*”
Dynasplint® Systems improve range of motion by
creating permanent, non-traumatic tissue elongation
and remodeling, thus virtually eliminating the range
of motion rebound effect often observed in the clinical
setting.* |
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“When
returning the Dynasplint® System I felt like crying with
gratitude for the unbelievable, incredible work that it has
done for me. The Dynasplint® System has made a world of
difference to me— more flexibility and no more pain.”
-Kathy, Dynasplint® Systems patient; Santa Clara, CA
*Hepburn
GR, et al: 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, presented at the New York State APTA Chapter
Meeting, New York, NY, April 26, 1985.
Hepburn GR: Case Studies: Contracture and Stiff Joint Management
with Dynasplint®. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sport Physical
Therapy, Vol 8, No 10: 498-504, April 1987.
Coverdale J, et al: Does a Uni-directional Dynamic Splint Affect
Bi-directional Wrist ROM Scientific and Clinical Paper Presentation.
American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting, September
21, 2002.
Johnson BM, Flynn MJG, Beckenbaugh RD: A Dynamic Splint for
Use After Total Wrist Arthroplasty. The American Journal of
Occupational Therapy, 35: 179-184, March 1981.
McPherson JJ, Becker AH: Dynamic Splint to Reduce the Passive
Component of Hypertonicity. Archives of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, Vol 66: 249-252, April 1985.
