GivMohr Sling Anatomy User manual

GivMohr Corporation
3600 Osuna Road NE, Suite 316, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Web: www.GivMohrSling.com
"Anatomy" of the GivMohr®Sling
(see reverse for descriptions)

GivMohr Corporation
3600 Osuna Road NE, Suite 316, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Web: www.GivMohrSling.com
"Anatomy" of the GivMohr®Sling
(see reverse for diagrams)
Handpiece
OVAL - To maintain open web space. Can be modified easily to accommodate specific hand issues.
CURVED - To support transverse arch of hand.
Can be adjusted to control for ulnar or radial deviation.
Provides primary support of arm in reducing shoulder subluxation.
Elbow Strap
Controls elbow position.
Provides secondary arm support in reducing shoulder subluxation.
Provides arm protection by keeping elbow close to body.
Arm Strap
Provides dynamic compressive forces through wrist, elbow and shoulder.
Reduces potential for accommodation of nervous system.
Protects shoulder from over-tightening (impingement).
Allows arm swing with ambulation.
Provides arm protection by keeping arm close to body.
Shoulder Harness
Fashioned after "figure 8" harness.
Facilitates thoracic extension, scapular retraction, and scapular depression.
1" webbing for strength and comfort.
Anterior and Posterior Buckles
Adjust both buckles to reduce shoulder subluxation.
Adjust posterior buckle independently once subluxation has been reduced to bring shoulder into
neutral rotation.
Locking 4 Tab (back cross)
Maintains proper positioning of shoulder harness.
Position over spine and low between scapula for maximum comfort.
Axillary Pad
Position at anterior axillary wall of uninvolved arm for maximum comfort.
Wrist Cross
Maintains positioning of sling to properly support arm.
Helps hold wrist in neutral position.