Procedure of Splinting for the Prevention and Correction of Contractures in Adults with Neurological Dysfunction

DG of Health Services and Programmes

Acknowledgement

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care, Medical Rehabilitation Services, would like to appreciate the great effort of all the staff from different healthcare institutions who participated in writing and editing this Procedure.

Jokha Al-Abrawi

Al-Nahda Hospital

Samiya Al-Raisi

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care

Nuha Alshaaili

Royal Hospital

Idris Al Baloushi

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care

Asaad Al- Qasmi

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care

Acronyms

MoH

Ministry of Health

OT

Occupational Therapist

PT

Physiotherapist

1 - Introduction