Brachial Plexus Palsy Reconstruction

Therapeutic Taping for Scapular Stabilization in Children With Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy

“…Altered resting position of the scapula shifted its arc of motion, which contributed to the visual appearance of increased scapular excursion (Russo et al, 2014). Conservative treatment of BPBP is aimed at preventing muscle tightness and subsequent joint contractures and includes modalities such as passive and active ROM exercises, participation in activities that promote upper-extremity use, therapeutic taping, splinting, and electrical stimulation (Ashworth & Kozin, 2011;Waters, 2011). However, there is little objective evidence supporting these treatments (Bradley, Baldwick, Fischer, & Murrell, 2009;Lin, Hung, & Yang, 2011;McConnell, Donnelly, Hamner, Dunne, & Besier, 2012;Thelen, Dauber, & Stoneman, 2008;Van Herzeele, van Cingel, Maenhout, De Mey, & Cools, 2013;Zanella, Willey, Seibel, & Hughes, 2001).…”