PowerWrap Universal Wrist Brace Features
- Custom fit every time with a quick pull on the straps
- Lace design is great for post injury and provides excellent compression andwrist/forearm support
- Limits abnormal motion but allows appropriate and necessary motion
- Retain proprioception (sensory perception of area)
- Swelling reduction
- Retain strength
- One size fits most
- Color: Black
- Latex free
- Indicated for:
– Wrist Sprain/Strain
– Ligament Injury
More On PowerWrap Universal 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 wrist needs motion limits, a wrist brace with a spoon or stay may be needed.
- If control of the thumb needs limiting, a brace with this function should be considered.
- Fitted with patients palm facing up (Supination).
- Laces are fixed within the two velcro straps. Make lace adjustments first.
- Straps closest to fingers fitted first.
- Straps closest to elbow fitted last.
- Apply the large velcro base tab and then pull across the long/slim velcro tab to appropriate tightness.
- 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 wrist function.
- Make sure brace has been fitted with appropriate strap tightness.
- Brace should not dig into or irritate boney prominence on the wrist (Ulnar Styloid Process).
- Add compression from straps/tabs starting with straps closest to fingers up the brace finishing with strap closest to elbow.
- Decrease compression strap tabs from elbow to fingers.
- Disengaging Velcro and securing tabs prior and after wearing will help with future fittings.
Care Instructions:
- Hand Wash Cold, Mild Soap
- No Chlorine Additive, Hang Dry
- Avoid direct heat
