Little by little: Dynamic splint for clients recovering from stroke

Individuals with moderate to severe poststroke hemiparesis often struggle to independently control their affected arm’s proximal and distal joints because those joints are limited to conventional movement patterns known as flexion and extension synergies. Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) offer various intervention approaches, including preparatory tasks, which involve specific actions designed to address client factors (such as muscle functions) or enhance performance skills.