Effects of neoprene wrist/hand splints on handwriting for students with joint hypermobility syndrome: A single system design study
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Frohlich, Lauren, Wesley, Alison, Wallen, Margaret and Bundy, Anita. (2012). Effects of neoprene wrist/hand splints on handwriting for students with joint hypermobility syndrome: A single system design study. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 32(3), pp. 243 - 255. https://doi.org/10.3109/01942638.2011.622035
Authors | Frohlich, Lauren, Wesley, Alison, Wallen, Margaret and Bundy, Anita |
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Abstract | Purpose: Pain associated with hypermobility of wrist and hand joints can contribute to decreased handwriting output. This study examined the effectiveness of a neoprene wrist/hand splint in reducing pain and increasing handwriting speed and endurance for students with joint hypermobility syndrome. Methods: Multiple baseline, single system design (SSD) methodology was used. Four ninth grade students with handwriting difficulties because of joint hypermobility syndrome participated in this study. Results: Visual and statistical (two standard deviation band method) analyses indicated a significant decrease in handwriting speed when using the splint for three out of four participants. No significant change in pain or endurance was noted during intervention. There was a significant decrease in pain following withdrawal of the splint for three participants. Conclusion: Evidence from this study does not support use of this particular splint for decreasing pain and increasing handwriting speed and endurance for ninth grade students with joint hypermobility syndrome. |
Keywords | Joint hypermobility syndrome; hand; handwriting; occupational therapy; pain; splint |
Year | 2012 |
Journal | Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics |
Journal citation | 32 (3), pp. 243 - 255 |
Publisher | Haworth Press Inc. |
ISSN | 0194-2638 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3109/01942638.2011.622035 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84863698104 |
Page range | 243 - 255 |
Research Group | School of Allied Health |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
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