The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of modified vertical roll sling and conventional Bobath roll sling in reducing hemiplegic shoulder subluxation. Radiography of anterior oblique radiographic view' were taken, before and immediately after wearing each sling in 13 hemiplegic patients. The vertical distance. horizontal distance. and joint distance were measured. Analysis of radiographically measured distances showed that both modified vertical roll sling and Bobath roll sling decreased vertical, horizontal. and joint distances. Reduction in vertical and joint distances were significantly greater in modified vertical roll sling compared to Bobath roll sling. while horizontal distance showed no significant difference between the two slings. Therefore it can be concluded that modified vertical roll sling is an effective orthosis in reducing hemiplegic shoulder subluxation.

• Dong-hyun Kim(Dept. of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Hanseo University)
• Tack-hoon Kim(Dept. of Physical Therapy, Hanseo University) Corresponding author
• Jung-suk Roh(Dept. of Physical Therapy, Hanseo University)
• Heon-seock Cynn(Dept. of Physical Therapy, Hanseo University)
• Houng-sik Choi(Dept. of Physical Therapy, Hanseo University)
• Dong-sik Oh(Dept. of Physical Therapy, Hanseo University)