dear bodil,
in the midsixties (1967?), i remember reading an amazing case report on the
PHYSIOTHERAPY jurnal from england, describing a bandaging technique with
elastic bandages of an athetotic child. i have tried it myself with very
good results for reducing the involuntary movements for treatment periods.
also, much later, i used to make little vests and boots from neopram (divers
suits material) to help small children with stability of the trunk and feet.
now i read in the GAIT AND POSTURE jurnal 12 (2000) 1-6, an evaluation of
lycra garments in the lower limb..... 1999 ESMAC best paper award. the paper
and research is from england. e-mail [log in to unmask] . maybe they can
help you with the "know how to get one". i am sorry, but i have no
experience with adult hemies.
hope it helps,
netta harries
pediatric P.T
Israel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bodil Carle Smedley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:55 AM
Subject: Lycra garments
Dear listmembers - I have read articles about Lycra garments, suitable for
reducing spasticity and contracture in the hemi upper extremity, apparently
in use in Australia. I have never seen one, I donīt know how to get one, I
would very much like to get some information from a PT with personal
experience.
Please, and thank you!
Bodil
Sweden
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