Static Progressive Splints are defined as which?

• A. A Splint That Has a Component to Be Adjusted to Increase ROM, But While the Splint Is In Use There Is No Movement
• B. A Splint With a Moveable Component to Apply Continuous Force
• C. A Splint With No Moving Parts
• D. A Splint Used to Apply Serial Casting

Answer: (A)

Static progressive splints provide a static hold that is progressively increased over time. The splint has an adjustable component you modify between treatment sessions to increase the end range, and when you wear the splint there is no movement of the joint. The tissue lengthens through repeated static stretches as the end range is gradually advanced. This differs from dynamic splints, which move the joint during wear to apply a continuous force, and from serial casting, which uses a sequence of casts rather than an adjustable splint. So the best description is a splint that can be adjusted to increase ROM, with no motion while it’s worn.