Contractures

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

• Poor positioning
• Spasticity
• Flaccidity
• Loss of mm function

Question 2

Most seen where?

Answer 2

• Hip: flexion, adduction, internal rotation

- Shoulder: Flexion, extension

Question 3

Depending on early positioning (Shr)

Answer 3

• Adduction, Internal rotation

Question 4

Tx for Contractures

Answer 4

• ROM Ex’s
• Positioning
• Splinting / serial casting
• Early return to function
• Slow, sustained stretching