----- Original Message -----
From: " Harries" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "PHYSIO - for physiotherapists in education and practice"
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Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:27 PM
Subject: Re: Lycra garments
> 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
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
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