Core Elastic Wrist Brace Features
- No Stabilizers
- Ideal for Light Support
- Breathable, durable elastic material
- Comfortably supports the wrist
- Reduces wrist motions contributing to carpal tunnel
- Dual-tension elastic provides graduated support
- Swelling reduction
- Retain proprioception (sensory perception of area)
- Retain strength
- Limits abnormal motion but allows appropriate and necessary motion
- Indicated for:
– Wrist Sprain/Strain
– Ligament Injury
What to buy with Core Soft Wrist Brace
- Fabrifoam Pediatric CarpalGard Wrist Support
- The Carpal Solution Carpal Tunnel Wrist Support
- Fabrication Point Relief ColdSpot Lotion Gel
Measurement & Fitting of Core Dual Tension Wrist Brace
- Measurement
- Snug Fit Measurement: Devices are sized at a compressed fit.
- Measuring loose vs. skin tight can result in incorrect measurement.
- Measurement taken as wrist circumference.
- Forearm measurement around the largest part of the muscle group.
- Can be dictated by support used.
- Fitting Instructions:
- Choose best device for injury.
- Style of support given to patient is usually based on occupation.
- Support length should be enough to control stresses at wrist for patients level of activity.
- If control of the thumb needs limiting, a brace with this function should be considered.
- Pre-shape removable Palmer Spoon as appropriate.
- Fitted with patients palm facing up (Supination).
- Open brace and fit from back side of the hand to palm side.
- Secure velcro tabs with appropriate tension starting at the finger end and finishing at the wrist end of the brace.
- The boney prominence on the wrist (Ulnar Styloid Process) can make it difficult to fit wrist supports because of pressure points.
- Post Fitting Instructions:
- Check fitting through function.
- Make sure brace has been fitted with appropriate strap tightness.
- Check to see if removable Palmer Spoon is fitted appropriately and is comfortable.
- Brace should not dig into or irritate boney prominence on the wrist (Ulnar Styloid Process).
- Fitted with palm facing up.
- Open brace and fit from back side of the hand to palm side.
- Secure velcro tabswith appropriate tension starting at the finger end and finishing at the wrist end of the brace.
- Decrease compression from elbow forearm towards fingers (elbow to fingers).
- Disengaging Velcro and securing tabs prior and after wearing will help with future fittings.
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