PANat Urias Johnstone User Manual page 44

Sample exercises
Use these to develop your own exercise programmes.
Removal of the air splint
• Remove in standing if the client is safe; otherwise sit to take it off.
• 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.
• Open the zip and remove the air splint.
• Passively mobilise all joints (see preparation for application) and re-evaluate the response to stretch
reflex sensitivity.
• Depending on the problem and aim of the session practice the exercises again without air splints.
Precautions
• Never walk in the leg and foot air splint for standing (side stepping is allowed) as it produces an
abnormal gait pattern.
• Ensure no air is under the heel when it is in the air splint.
• 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.
The main aim of this User Guide is to help you to correctly apply the Urias
recommended by the group of PANat teachers.
The choice and usage of the air splints in a therapeutic setting will depend on your clinical reasoning and the
therapist/patient goal.
The usage of the tools as part of an effective neurological rehabilitation program is the responsibility of the
clinician.
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• Sit to prone standing
• Sit to stand
• Standing with upper limb activities
• Knee squats
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