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Resting Splints

Resting splints, also referred to as Night splints are devices provided to maintain a child’s limb in a specific position for a period of time. As the name would suggest, splints are often worn at rest or when sleeping.

Resting splints are able to hold or stretch a body part in a certain position to prevent muscle tightness, muscle contractures, reduce pain and promote more typical muscle balance. It has also been suggested that prolonged stretching of a muscle can lead to decreased muscle spasticity and more normal reflexes.

Custom made and ‘off the shelf’ resting splints can be made from a variety materials including thermoplastics, 3D printed materials, metals, leather, Lycra or cloth.

What conditions are Resting Splints used for?

  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Brain Injury
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures
  • Sprains
  • Arthritis
  • Tendonitis
  • Spasticity

This list of conditions is not extensive. If you are unsure if your child would be suitable for a resting splint, please contact us to discuss.

Benefits of Resting Splints:

  • Hand splints have proven effective in improving the grasp strength in children with hemoplegic cerebral palsy
  • Control or limit movement for pain relief and promoted healing
  • Lengthening of the muscle to combat muscle tone, spasticity and contracture

Different types of Resting Splint

Static Splints - commonly used for support, protection and correction, the static splint has no moving parts.

Serial Static Splint - this splint increases tissue length by positioning soft tissues towards the end of their available range of motion.

Dynamic Splint - similar to a static splint, however, it also consists of springs or pulleys that can be attached to it. This allows the orthotist to apply a low-level long duration load to help slowly improve range of motion

Static Progressive Splint - the progressive splint applies a gentle prolonged stretch at the end of the available movement. The goal is to improve passive motion by placing tension on the joint/tissue

What is the process to receive a Resting Splint?

The process to receive a splint orthotic would be:

  • Assessment
  • Measuring / Casting
  • Fitting
  • Review

    • Your orthotist will ask you questions about your child’s daily activities and medical history. The paediatric orthotist will undertake an examination and watch their motion, paying attention to movements at their affected joints and making observations of how their body moves. Following this, your child’s treatment options and goals will be discussed and a prescription made. If a bespoke splint is deemed necessary, our orthotist will taking measurements, a cast or scan to design a bespoke splint for your child’s needs. All of our prescriptions and fittings are followed by a review to ensure that the treatment is effective and any adjustments can be made.

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