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Originally Posted by etvin
can any one tell the use of air splints for Hemiplegics? what are the precautions and contra indications of air splints?
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In Hemiplegics, Inferior or Anterior Shoulder Dislocation is the risk of consideration for a physio. It can be kept prevented by the help of a air splint (of L-shaped), which position the head of humerus in place.
there is no as such precautions or contraindications for using air splint for a Hemiplegic. It can be applied successfully,until they have got some strenght on the affected shoulder by exercises(along with using muscle stimulator)