The effect of hand splints on stereotypic hand behavior in Rett's syndrome

Bumin G., Uyanik M., Kayihan H., Duger T., Topcu M.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.44, no.1, pp.25-29, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.25-29
  • Keywords: Rett's syndrome, stereotypic movements, hand splints, GIRLS, THERAPY, SKILLS
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of hand splints and one elbow restraint on persistent stereotypic hand movements of four girls with Rett's syndrome.