Establishing a Lycra Garment Clinic Allison Morrison & Michelle Wells Plan of Action Establish a database Establish criteria for referral Establish protocol to follow referral & aftercare Determine audit parameters Develop relationships with local Therapists Lycra Clinic Pack Includes • Therapist referral form • Parent referral form • GMFM form • A&B Hand Assessment • Parent Questionnaire • Do’s & Don'ts list Therapeutic uses of lycra splinting • • • • Encourages core stability Reinforces propreoception Reduces tone Can be used to prevent deformity which can lead to pain • Reduce ataxia and unwanted movements Types of Splints in Use Lycra Bandaging Gilbert & Melish Jobst Trulife Second Skin Lycra Bandaging Gilbert & Melish (Full Suit) Jobst (Two Piece) Jobst Gauntlet Trulife Sock Development of Service Over 200 children provisioned & reviewed Staff development Raised profile of Clinic within GG&CHB Defined clear treatment aims for garment use Developed personal knowledge & experience Continuation of audit Development of database Future Development Inclusion of Clinic details on Yorkhill website Publication of Lycra Pack (possible sponsorship) Dedicated hours for Team members Long term research Questions and Answer Session
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