PANat Urias Johnstone User Manual page 42

Sample exercises
Use these to develop your own exercise programmes.
Removal of the air splint
• Inform the client that the air splint is to be removed.
• Deflate the air splint.
• Ask the client if he is aware of changes in sensation or in movement of the limb.
• Remove the air splint.
• Passively mobilise all joints (see preparation for application) and re-evaluate the response to stretch
reflex sensitivity.
Precautions / Not to do with the Leg and Foot air splint for resting
• Never stand in the leg and foot air splint for resting as it will burst.
• Never use a manual pump to inflate this splint.
• Never pull the air splint off - always let the air out first.
• Do not leave the air splints on for more than 30-45 minutes. If necessary take off and re-apply. To
mobilise tight muscle groups apply the air splint 2-3 times daily for 20 minutes.
• Never use the air splints for positioning overnight.
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Selective trunk movements in long
sitting. One or both legs are encased
in the air splints.
 Rolling the ball forward and back.
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