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Ultraflex
provides a viable treatment protocol for spastic hemiplegia
(hemiparesis).
Ultraflex
makes custom braces for the physically disabled. FirstFlex™, a treatment protocol offered by Ultraflex, combines a
custom molded brace with neuromuscular electrical stimulation
(NMES).
The
treatment program is an effective conservative treatment option for children with upper extremity cerebral palsy induced
spastic hemiplegia (hemiparesis).
How
Can We Help You, Doctor?
We
believe FirstFlex™ should be considered as a
first line treatment option for upper extremity Cerebral
Palsy induced spastic hemiplegia if the patient meets the inclusion
criteria outlined below.
We
respectfully request that you consider this treatment protocol
for your patients. We are happy to assist you in whatever way
you deem appropriate.
We
can:
- Send
you peer reviewed research studies on the treatment
program,
- Send
two video presentations that overview the program and
feature actual patients and parents,
- Offer
an onsite inservice at your facility, or
- Speak
with you personally regarding specific patients that may
be appropriate for this treatment option.
To
arrange for any of the above, kindly Contact
Us.
What
To Expect From FirstFlex™
- Improvement in reach, grasp and pinch.
- Carryover
improvement in daily activities such as hair combing,
dressing and play activities. Long term carryover is unknown.
- Improved
strength
About
The Research
The
retrospective study comprised a period of 7 years. The prospective
study was conducted over a two+ year period.
In
both studies, patients with spastic hemiplegia (hemiparesis) showed marked improvement when using combined custom
bracing and neuromuscular electrical stimulation.
Contact
Us for the complete peer reviewed studies and patient
videos or read the research abstracts online.
Inclusion
Criteria
Good
candidates for the FirstFlex™ treatment option
for children with spastic hemiplegia (hemiparesis) have:
- Mild
to moderate spasticity in their scapula, shoulder and elbow
- Moderate
to severe spasticity in their wrist and fingers
This
treatment protocol is not recommended if the patient has:
- Fixed
capsular elbow or wrist contractures
- Extremely
poor sensation
- Prior
wrist fusions
- Prior
tendon transfers
- Prior
selective neurectomies
Other
evaluation parameters to be determined:
- Patient
cognition should be sufficient to understand and follow
directions
- Patient
motivation
- Parental
support
If
you are considering the FirstFlex™ treatment
protocol for your patient, please call us at 1-800-220-6670.
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