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Vol. 60, No. 7, July 1980, pp. 877-881
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Review of Physical Therapy Alternatives for Reducing Muscle Contracture

Dianne B Cherry, MS

Ms. Cherry is Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Department of Health Science, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115 (USA).

Passive stretching is a technique frequently used to treat muscle contractures; however, because it can activate the stretch reflex and has little carry-over, it may not be as effective as other modes. Four approaches to treating muscle contracture are described: 1) activation or strengthening of the weak opponent, 2) local inhibition of the contracted muscle, 3) general inhibition of hypertonus, and 4) passive lengthening. Specific examples of techniques, their rationales, and suggestions for use of each are discussed.

Key Words: Contracture • Exercise therapy • Muscles • Physical therapy




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