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Precasting work sheet--an assessment tool. A clinical report
1Department of Physical Therapy, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, PA 19050
Physical Therapy
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Physical therapists use serial casting to increase range of motion and inhibitive casting to improve function in patients with brain injury. A precasting worksheet aids in patient selection and planning for effective casting interventions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Casting is a common adjunct therapy for patients with brain injuries.
- Casts serve dual purposes: increasing range of motion (serial casting) and enhancing functional treatment (inhibitive casting).
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe serial and inhibitive casting techniques.
- To introduce a precasting worksheet for improved patient selection and planning.
Main Methods:
- The clinical report details the application of serial and inhibitive casts.
- A precasting worksheet guides therapists in assessing patient data, including range of motion, postural tone, reflexes, and voluntary movement.
Main Results:
- The worksheet facilitates informed patient selection for casting.
- It aids therapists in setting and evaluating goals for casting interventions.
Conclusions:
- The precasting worksheet enhances therapist expertise in casting for brain injury patients.
- Systematic assessment via the worksheet optimizes casting outcomes.