We have done some taping of subluxed shoulders with inconsistent results.
But the idea is so appealing that we keep trying. Two articles you might
want to look at.
"Strapping the shoulder in patients following a CVA: A pilot study"
Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 38:37-41, 1992 by Jacaueline Ancliffe
and "Strapping the hemiplegic shoulder: A radiographic evaluation of its
efficacy to reduce subluxation" by Luc Morin, Gina Bravo Physiotherapy
Canada Spring 1997, 103-108. Enjoy
Janet Berman
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> From: Brenda Evans <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Taping of hemiplegic shoulders
> Date: 24 February 1999 20:39
>
> Dear All
>
> Has anyone any experience of taping the affected shoulder of
> hemiplegic patients? We are trying this with some of our patients in
> an attempt to reduce subluxation and also possibly to provide a
> facilitatory effect (we previously used hemi arm cuffs but were never
> happy with the results)
>
> I have been unable to find much about this in the literature, so
> would be very grateful for any information either personal
> experience, or references
>
> Thanks
> Brenda
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