Splints

Wrist Splint, Adult A wrist splint is a device that keeps your wrist from moving. A splint supports your wrist like a cast, but it is more flexible. It can be removed or loosened. The supporting part of a splint does not completely surround your wrist. It is held in place with an elastic band or straps. You may need a wrist splint if you have hurt your wrist or if you have a condition that causes swelling. Depending on the type of wrist problem you have, your splint may extend up your arm, onto your hand, or around your thumb. The wrist splint may be worn to: • Support your wrist. • Protect your injury. • Prevent further injury. • Prevent movement. • Reduce pain. • Promote healing. It is important to follow your…

hin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), are a very broad term for conditions that cause lower leg pain. Many people that participate in sports are prone to shin splints. For instance, track, soccer, and cross-country runners are prone to getting the painful injury. The most common cause of shin splints is a sudden increase in running distance or an increased intensity of a workout. Working out and running on hard surfaces is also shown to be a cause for the injury.…

Shin Splints Shin splints is a painful condition that is felt on the bone located in the front of the lower leg (tibia or shin bone) or in the muscles on either side of the bone. This condition happens when physical activities, such as sports or other demanding exercise, lead to inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and the thin layer that covers the shin bone. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: • Overuse of muscles. • Repetitive activities. • Flat feet or rigid arches.…

There are many treatment ideas that we can use in order to help treat our patient’s who have Volkmann’s contracture. We can make a custom orthosis/splint fabrication. The common splint that is used for Volkmann’s contracture is a resting hand splint. (Which looks like this…) As you can see, the wrist is in neutral with the digits extended and the thumb slightly abducted. This is a more natural way for an extremity to rest. A good part about making a custom splint is that you can contour it to…

Cast or Splint Care, Adult Casts and splints are supports that are worn to protect broken bones and other injuries. For instance, a cast may hold a bone still and in the correct position while it heals. Casts and splints may also help ease pain, swelling, and muscle spasms. A cast is a hardened support usually made of fiberglass or plaster. It is custom-fit to the body and offers more protection than a splint. It cannot be taken on and off. A splint is a type of soft support, usually made from…

Shin splints are a pain in the shin and lower leg that occur when muscles in that area are overworked. It isn’t just a “sore” muscle. It is sharp pain that could occur during and after physical activities (depending on the severity). The pain associated with shin splints results from excessive amounts of force on the tissues attaching the shin bone to the muscles surrounding it. The excessive force causes the muscles to swell and increases the pressure against the bone, leading to pain and…

straightforward and tell you that you did a horrendous job and that’s putting it kindly. While growing up he played every sport. When asked about how was living college in the front row, he said “other than being a dang good runner I was a leader in the classroom and on the track”. After high school coach Henry ran track in college. Balancing academics and track at the same time was like having two full-time jobs. As he would run and train in the morning, afternoon and at night. He said that…

Jeanese Murdock Splint Wearing Reflection Paper Over a period of the first two days I wore my splint for six hours. First in the setting of driving and community mobility which was an hour. While at home I wore it for another 2 hours while doing ADLs and IADLs. Also, I participated in the leisure setting for 3 hours. I was only able to sleep in it for two hours. Saturday morning I wore the splint for three and a half hours deer hunting. I must say that the splint was comfortable, but it…

lonesome and boring. With today’s society being so social, a runner does not have opportunity to talk to another person without becoming short of breath or losing focus to do their best. If a person is just beginning a running program, the time alone may be detrimental to them. That time may be used to focus on their weight and bad eating habits, instead of focusing on completing the set course. In addition to boredom, it is likely that injuries will occur while running. As with any exercise,…

Vive trigger finger splint. For use on any finger, the aluminum splint supports the finger, reducing stiffness, and preventing the locking up , or catching of the tendons. A breathable neoprene material holds the splint in place with extra strong fasteners for a secure fit throughout daily activities. Features: 4-6 Bullet Points EFFECTIVE RELIEF Splint provides effective relief from stenosing tenosynovitis. ADJUSTABLE SIZING Extra strength fasteners allow the splint to adjust to finger…