| Handpiece |
- OVAL - To maintain open web space. Can be
modified easily to accommodate specific hand issues.
- CURVED - To support transverse arch of hand.
- Can be adjusted to control for ulnar or radial
deviation.
- Provides primary support of arm in reducing
shoulder subluxation.
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| Elbow Strap |
- Controls elbow position.
- Provides secondary arm support in reducing shoulder subluxation.
- Provides arm protection by keeping elbow close to body.
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| Arm Strap
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- Provides dynamic compressive forces through wrist, elbow and
shoulder.
- Reduces potential for accommodation of
nervous system.
- Protects shoulder from over-tightening (impingement).
- Allows arm swing with ambulation.
- Provides arm protection by keeping arm close to body.
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| Shoulder Harness |
- Fashioned after "figure 8" harness.
- Facilitates thoracic extension, scapular retraction, and scapular
depression.
- 1" webbing for strength and comfort.
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| Anterior and Posterior Adjustment
Buckles |
- Adjust both buckles to reduce shoulder subluxation.
- Adjust posterior buckle independently once subluxation has been
reduced to bring shoulder into neutral rotation.
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| 4 Tab (back cross) Buckle |
- Maintains proper positioning of shoulder
harness.
- Position over spine and low between scapula for maximum comfort.
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| Axillary Pad |
- Position at anterior axillary wall of uninvolved arm for maximum
comfort.
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| Wrist Cross |
- Maintains positioning of sling to properly
support arm.
- Helps hold wrist in
neutral position.
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