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The effectiveness of inflatable pressure splints on motor function in stroke patients
Poole JL, Whitney SL, Hangeland N, Baker C
Occupational Therapy Journal of Research 1990;10(6):360-366
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

The effectiveness of inflatable pressure splints was assessed by comparing upper extremity function in 18 subjects with hemiplegia. Matched pairs of subjects were randomly assigned to a splint or non-splint treatment condition. The splinted group had the splint appliedfor 30 minutes, 5 days a week, for 3 weeks, while the non-splint group received no treatment. Analysis of variance with repeated measures showed no significant differences in mean change in upper extremity sensation, pain, and motor function from week 0 to week 3 between the splintand non-splint groups. These results are consistent with a previous finding in which a shorter treatment time period of 1 week was used. Suggestions for further research are discussed.
Reprinted with permission from SLACK Incorporated.

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