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Fabricating a splint for deep friction massage
B Steward1, R Woodman, D Hurlburt
1Quinnipiac College, Hamden, CT, USA.
The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
|March 1, 1995
Summary
Deep friction massage (DFM) is effective for various musculoskeletal injuries but can be fatiguing for therapists. This article presents a splint fabrication method to reduce therapist fatigue during DFM treatments.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Physical Therapy
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Deep friction massage (DFM) is a therapeutic technique used for conditions like tendinitis, muscle strains, ligament sprains, and joint capsulitis.
- While effective, DFM can be physically demanding and fatiguing for therapists, especially those with hypermobile fingers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the fabrication of a splint designed to aid therapists in administering DFM.
- To address the challenges of therapist fatigue and difficulty in performing DFM, particularly for individuals with hypermobile fingers.
Main Methods:
- The article details the step-by-step process of fabricating a specific splint for DFM application.
- The splint is designed to assist in treating common lesions such as supraspinatus tendinitis and acromioclavicular ligament sprains.
Main Results:
- The described splint aims to reduce the physical strain on therapists during DFM.
- This fabrication method offers a practical solution for therapists seeking to overcome the fatiguing nature of DFM.
Conclusions:
- The fabricated splint provides a viable tool to enhance the delivery of DFM.
- This innovation can help maintain the efficacy of DFM while mitigating therapist-induced physical stress and improving treatment accessibility.