2) The purpose of this literature review was to examine studies on contracture reduction of the knee, ankle and toe, with descriptions of the biomechanics of the Dynasplint systems biomechanics.ĭynamic splinting can deliver various stretching options (prolonged or short duration with high or low intensity of force to counteract the contracture. Conditions such as Dupuytren’s contracture, adhesive capsulitis and toe walking can be examples of such idiopathic pathologies.

1) Contracture is caused by joint positioning (immobilization), arthrofibrosis, neural injury or disease, obstruction/impingement (osteocytes) and idiopathic origin. Key words: Connective Tissue, Dynasplint, and Range of motionĬontracture is a molecular shortening of connective tissue which includes realignment of elastin polypeptide chains along the collagen triple helix. The biomechanics of this modality have been thoroughly reviewed and justified.Ĭonclusion: Dynamic splinting should be included in standard of care for contracture reduction of the lower extremity.

The literature reviewed has shown efficacy of this treatment protocol in treating contracture. Methods: A literature review of Dynamic Splinting and knee, ankle, toe was completed to examine the most recent and pertinent studies on contracture reduction, published since 2007.ĭiscussion: Dynamic Splinting employs prolonged, passive stretching with dynamic forces to achieve increased time at end-range of motion. Objectives: The purpose of this literature review was to examine studies on contracture reduction of the knee, ankle and toe, with descriptions of the biomechanics of the Dynasplint systems biomechanics. It affects the joints from tempro mandibular to metatarsophalangeal joints, affecting over 250,000 new patients globally each year. The Foot and Ankle Online Journal 5 (12): 1īackground: Contracture is molecular shortening of connective tissue(s) which arise from orthopedic, neural, and idiopathic origin. Curran PhD, BSc(Hons), FCPodMed, FFPM RCPS(Glas)FHEA 2

Static vs dynamic splint