cognitive sensorimotor training
encourages functional recovery
using the affected weaker body part in ADL
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A.M. Verstraeten - senior PANat teacher
The inflatable splints or URIAS® Johnstone air splints can be an invaluable aid or tool to facilitate therapy sessions in neurological rehabilitation.
They have first been developed by Margaret JOHNSTONE, FCSP (Fellowship of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy), and her sister Ann THORP.
G. Cox Steck - senior PANat teacher
Keywords: Pro-Active, Hemiplegie, repetitive, Johnstone air splints, self-directed training, low motor recovery, external focus
This document gives an overview of the theoretical framework and clinical management of PANat.
PANat is a further development of the Johnstone concept. (Margaret Johnstone, FCSP 1919-2006)
Therapy tools by Franziska Wälder - senior PANat teacher
These low-tech tools were conceived and developed by our senior PANat teacher Franziska Wälder and, together with the air splints, are an indispensable part of our therapy approach.
Application of Urias® Johnstone air splints
Download for free our latest version of the PANat User Guide.
We show you the correct application of the most frequently used Urias® Johnstone air splints.
We also included a short version of the theoretical background of PANat.
LONG ARM air splint
(single chamber)
LEG air splint
(double chamber)
HALF ARM air splint
(single chamber)
FOOT air splint
(double chamber)
HAND air splint
(double chamber)
ELBOW air splint
(single chamber)
FINGER air splint
(single chamber)
LEG and FOOT air splint
for MS - PART 1
LEG and FOOT air splint
for MS - PART 2
Tiziana Sägesser has developed a course concept for PANat group training as part of her Master's thesis.
The Master's thesis will soon be available online.
