Splints are used to meet many different clinical goals and are altered frequently in response to changes in motion, edema, strength, or joint mobility.
The use of splints is an integral part of the therapy process to help the patient regain functional use.
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• Back pain
• Knee pain
• Hand injury and disorders
• Arthritis
• Cervical pain
• Protection and Mobilization: Early Motion
• Scar Management
• To Regain Muscle Strength and Tendon Glide
• To Alleviate Joint Stiffness
• To Support an Unstable Joint | Splints are usually applied to decrease movement, provide support and comfort through stabilization of an injury or arthritis.
The Rheumatology and Physical Medicine Department provides customized splints, thermoplastic splint, which fit perfectly on the individual body shape and provides firm support with maximum conformability. | |
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