Desirable Characteristics: |
GivMohr Sling: |
Notes: |
Positioning |
1. |
Supports head of humerus in glenoid fossa. |
YES |
|
2. |
Permits humeral abduction, external rotation, and elbow
extension. |
YES |
3. |
Assists in positioning wrist in neutral. |
YES |
4. |
Abducts fingers. |
NO |
May be used in conjunction with a finger-abduction splint. |
5. |
Encourages scapular protraction and elevation. |
YES |
|
Wear and Maintenance |
6. |
Wears comfortably. |
YES |
|
7. |
Appears with good cosmesis. |
YES |
8. |
Dons and doffs easily. |
YES |
9. |
Launders easily. |
YES |
Fabrication |
10. |
Pre-fabricated. |
YES |
|
11. |
Fabricates easily if necessary. |
N/A |
12. |
Low cost. |
YES |
Competitively priced with comparable products. |
Miscellaneous |
13. |
Minimizes edema. |
NO |
Holds the arm in a functional (dependant) position. Can be worn
with a compression glove. |
14. |
Adjusts to sitting and standing positions. |
YES |
|
15. |
Permits arm to function as postural support. |
NO |
Handpiece can be modified to allow weight bearing through hand. |
16. |
Permits self-range of motion. |
YES |
|
17. |
Protects arm. |
YES |
18. |
Distributes weight of arm evenly. |
YES |
19. |
Capable of static or dynamic support. |
YES |
Undesirable Characteristics: |
20. |
Tends to displace head of humerus laterally. |
NO |
|
21. |
Susceptible to compromise circulation. |
NO |
22. |
Decreases sensory feedback and body awareness. |
NO |
23. |
Hampers ambulation. |
NO |
Additional GivMohr Sling Desirable Characteristics
(added by GivMohr Corporation): |
24. |
Facilitates erect posture. |
YES |
|
25. |
Improves balance. |
YES |
26. |
Improves gait. |
YES |
27. |
Increases sensory input. |
YES |