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References

Introduction to Splinting and Positioning, Mechanism of Action, & Where is the place for splinting in burns

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  2. Richard R, Ward RS. Splinting strategies and controversies. J Burn Care Rehabil. 2005;26(5):392–6.
  3. Dewey WS, Richard RL, Parry IS. Positioning, Splinting, and Contracture Management. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am [Internet]. 2011;22(2):229–47. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2011.02.001
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  6. Richard R, Miller S, Staley M, Johnson R. Multimodal versus progressive treatment techniques to correct burn scar contractures. J Burn Care Rehabil. 2012;38(1):19–25.
  7. Schouten HJ, Nieuwenhuis MK, van Zuijlen PPM. A review on static splinting therapy to prevent burn scar contracture: Do clinical and experimental data warrant its clinical application? Burns. 2012;38(1):19–25.
  8. Richard R, Baryza MJ, Carr JA, Dewey WS, Dougherty ME, Forbes-Duchart L, et al. Burn Rehabilitation and Research: Proceedings of a Consensus Summit. J Burn Care Res [Internet]. 2009 Jul [cited 2016 Dec 1];30(4):543–73. Available from: http://content.wkhealth.com/linkback/openurl?sid=WKPTLP:landingpage&an=01253092-200907000-00001

Alternatives to Splinting

  1. Yasukawa A, Patel P, Sisung C. Pilot Study: Investigating the Effects of Kinesio Taping(R) in an Acute Pediatric Rehabilitation Setting. Am J Occup Ther [Internet]. 2006 Jan 1 [cited 2016 Dec 1];60(1):104–10. Available from: http://ajot.aota.org/Article.aspx?doi=10.5014/ajot.60.1.104
  2. ŞŞimşşek TT, Türkücüoğğlu B, Çokal N, Üstünbaşş G, ŞŞimşşek İi̇E. The effects of Kinesio® taping on sitting posture, functional independence and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy. Disabil Rehabil [Internet]. 2011 Jan 14 [cited 2016 Dec 1];33(21–22):2058–63. Available from: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/09638288.2011.560331