A comparison of static and dynamic wrist splints using electromyography in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis

This study compared strength, dexterity, and the muscle activation of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when different splints were worn. Five persons with RA were observed in four splint conditions (none, static, hinged, spiral) during grip, pinch, and dexterity tests by recording muscle a...

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Published in:Journal of hand therapy 2003-10, Vol.16 (4), p.320-325
Main Authors: Burtner, Patricia A, Anderson, Jennifer Bradley, Marcum, Michelle Lee, Poole, Janet L, Qualls, Clifford, Picchiarini, Margaret Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Analysis of Variance
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - physiopathology
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - rehabilitation
Electromyography
Female
Hand Strength - physiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Muscle, Skeletal - innervation
Splints
Upper Extremity - innervation
Wrist - innervation
Wrist - physiopathology
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Summary:This study compared strength, dexterity, and the muscle activation of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when different splints were worn. Five persons with RA were observed in four splint conditions (none, static, hinged, spiral) during grip, pinch, and dexterity tests by recording muscle activity of eight muscles in the upper extremity using electromyography (EMG). Statistically significant differences were found in clinical tests when hinged (p
ISSN:0894-1130
1545-004X
DOI:10.1197/S0894-1130(03)00158-3