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Upper limb casting in stroke rehabilitation: rationale, options, and techniques.

Sharon R Flinn¹, Kimberly Craven¹

¹Division of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation

|August 25, 2014

Summary

Upper limb casting can help stroke survivors with spasticity. More high-quality research is needed to confirm the benefits of casting for improving upper limb function and managing spasticity.

Keywords:

casts hemiplegia upper limb spasticity

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Area of Science:

Neurorehabilitation
Orthopedics

Background:

Stroke survivors often experience upper limb spasticity, impacting function.
Casting is a common intervention for managing spasticity.

Purpose of the Study:

Review theoretical models of spasticity.
Describe and evaluate casting options for upper limb spasticity.
Identify safe fabrication techniques.

Main Methods:

Literature review of theoretical models.
Analysis of reported casting techniques and evidence.
Synthesis of current research findings.

Main Results:

Four casting options are described in the literature.
Evidence for efficacy varies, with some stroke survivors benefiting.
Current research lacks robust designs and adequate sample sizes.

Conclusions:

High-evidence research is critical to establish casting efficacy.
Further studies should assess long-term benefits and explore underutilized cast types.
Casting shows potential for improving upper limb function in specific stroke survivor groups.