Lap-tray and triangular sling are no more effective than a hemi-sling in preventing shoulder subluxation in those at risk early after stroke: a randomised trial.

CONCLUSION: A lap-tray during sitting combined with a triangular sling during standing is no more effective than a hemi-sling in preventing subluxation, pain, contracture and activity limitation in acute stroke survivors at risk of shoulder subluxation.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: The use of a lap-tray during sitting and triangular sling during standing is not indicated as an alternative to the hemi-sling to prevent shoulder subluxation in patients after stroke, so alternative strategies with proven efficacy, such as electrical stimulation, should be considered.
PMID: 27327391 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - June 20, 2016 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ada L, Foongchomcheay A, Langhammer B, Preston E, Stanton R, Robinson J, Paul S, Canning C Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research