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Research on Static Progressive Stretch

JAS device therapy and static progressive stretch have been demonstrated effective in numerous studies. To recieve a copy of the studies below please contact JAS at 800-879-0117 or info@jointactivesystems.com.

Publications
Bonutti PM, Windau JE, Ables BA, Miller BG. Static Progressive Stretch to Reestablish Elbow Range Of Motion. Clinical Orthopaedics 1994;303:128-134.
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Cohen E. Adjunctive Therapy Devices: Restoring ROM Outside of the Clinic. Physical Therapy Products, March 1995:10-13.

Hotz M. Clinical Management of Soft Tissue Stiffness and Loss of Joint Motion. Inside Case Management 2002;8(3):11-12.

Hotz M, Bonutti P, Cremens M, Gray T, Leo C, Beyers M. Joint Contracture Rehabilitation: Static Progressive Stretch. JBJS, Orthopaedic Transactions 1998-9;22(1).

Jansen CM, Windau JE, Bonutti PM, Brillhart MV. Treatment of a Knee Contracture Using a Knee Orthosis Incorporating Stress Relaxation Techniques. Physical Therapy 1996,76:182-186.
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Millett PJ, Johnson B, Carlson J, Krishnan S, Steadman R. Rehabilitation of the Arthrofibrotic Knee. American Journal of Orthopedics, November 2003:531-538.

Schultz-Johnson K. Static Progressive Splinting. Journal of Hand Therapy, April-June 2002:163-178.

Scientific Presentations
Presented by Peter Bonutti, MD

Restoring Pronation / Supination Using Principles of Static Progressive Stretch / Stress Relaxation. Poster Exhibit. SICOT / SIROT, Second International Conference. Cairo, Egypt, September 2003.

Restoring Wrist Flexion / Extension Using Principles of Stress Relaxation / Statis Progressive Stretch. Poster Exhibit. SICOT / SIROT, Second International Conference. Cairo, Egypt, September 2003.

Using An SPS (Static Progressive Stretch) / SR (Stress Relaxation) Orthosis for Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder. Poster Exhibit. SICOT / SIROT, Second International Conference. Cairo, Egypt, September 2003.

Restoring Wrist Flexion / Extension Using Principles of Stress Relaxation / Static Progressive Stretch. Paper Presentation – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2003.
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Evaluation of a 30-Minute Protocol to Restore ROM via Stress Relaxation & Static Progressive Stretch. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dallas, Texas, February 2002.

Using Static Progressive Stretch and Stress Relaxation in the Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Adhesive Capsulitis. Poster Exhibit, Orthopaedic Research Society. Orlando, Florida, March 2000.
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Using Static Progressive Stretch and Stress Relaxation in the Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Adhesive Capsulitis. Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Bermuda, April 1999.

Joint Contracture Rehabilitation: Static Progressive Stretch. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. New Orleans, Louisiana, March 1998.

Lectures
Presented by Peter Bonutti, MD unless otherwise noted.

Using Static Progressive Stretch and Stress Relaxation in the Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Adhesive Capsulitis. International Congress Surgery of the Shoulder. Capetown, South Africa, April 2001.

Use of Static Progressive Stretch Orthosis to Restore Range of Motion. Chicago Hand Society Meeting. Chicago, Illinois, January 2000.

Gamage T, Haynes L. The Use of Static Progressive Stretch on the Burn Joint Contracture. Podium Presentation at the American Burn Association Meeting, Orlando, Florida, March 1999.
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Using Static Progressive Stretch and Stress Relaxation in the Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Adhesive Capsulitis. Steadman Hawkins Annual Fellowship Meeting. Vail, Colorado, December 1998.