Instructions for use
ENGLISH
Warning
Do not pull the straps too tight as this can cause poor circulation
and/or skin irritation. Check the skin on a daily basis and if you see
or feel any irritations or other problems, take it off immediately. If
you have marks or chafing that do not reduce within a short time
(30 minutes) contact your clinician immediately.
How to use the support
Check that you have the correct size. Your full hand and fingers
should fit inside the orthosis. If the product have accessories
mounted such as the finger divider, wedge or additional wrist strap,
check that these are correctly positioned on the product. Follow
the fitters instructions for use.
Material specifications
This product is made from Polyester, Nylon and Spandex. Core of
aluminum and polyethylene. It does not contain Latex. This product
is not flame retardant.
Wash instruction
Close all Velcro prior to laundering. Use a washing bag. Machine
washable in 40°C (104°F) gentle cycle. Dry flat. Do not tumble dry
or dry clean.
Who to contact
If any problems occur please contact your orthotist or fitter.
Intended Use
The product is intended for a paretic or spastic hand that needs
the support of an orthosis to maintain or increase the mobility of
the hand. With the wrist in a neutral position and with the help
of a distributed pressure on volar- and dorsal side of the hand and
arm facilitates venous return. Good biomechanical positioning of
the joints can stimulate relaxation.
The orthosis is also intended for patients with rheumatic diseases
which need a resting brace after a hand surgery.
By reshaping the MCP and IP joints positioned to so-called
“Position of Safe Immobilization”(POSI), the orthosis can also be
used for trauma fractures, ligament injuries, burns, etc.
This product is intended for one person use.
Indications
Stroke, CP, rheumatic arthritis, radial nerve palsy, edema, plexus-
and muscular dystrophy patients etc.
Contraindications
No known.
Adjustment
This product should only be altered by a medical professional
person.
28710 S.O.T. RESTING SPLINT
Carefully read this instruction sheet before use!
To the fitter:
To remould the orthosis in to POSI-position
(Position of Safe Immobilization), the distal
section of the splint must be adjusted. The
area at the MCP-joints must be bent into
between 60 - 80
o
of flexion and the area for
the IP- and DIP-joints should be straighten to
full extension.
1. The fitter should make sure that the
orthosis have the correct shape and
joint angles for the intended
function. The orthosis have a core
of aluminium that gently can be
adjusted to the desired angle and
shape for the wrist, thumb and
fingers.
2. During fitting only open straps
marked with white arrows in the
picture to the right.
3. Position the hand into the orthosis.
Make sure that the thumb is in a
correct position. Start by applying
the strap over the wrist.
Then ajust the strap in sequenzes so
that it gives a comfortable feel
and does not give any proximal
pressure.
An extra strap (28713) around the
wrist can be added to give a better
fixation over the wrist if needed
due to increased spasticity.
If the orthosis is equipped with the
finger divider (28712) or the wedge
(28711), make sure that these are
correctly positioned on the orthosis.
4. Make sure that the orthosis is
comfortable and does not create any
chafing or is too tight.
Finger divider 28712
Wedge 28711
Wrist strap
28713
POSI-position
Resting position
Check that the product is complete without damage!
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