What does the SaeboFlex do?
What does the SaeboFlex do?
SaeboFlex is an arm training programme designed to help recovery of arm function following an neurological injury. The hand therapy device assists with thumb and finger extension so that grasp and release tasks can be accomplished.
What does the spiral forearm design of the saebo glove do?
SaeboGlove Features Lightweight, low profile spiral forearm design that secures the wrist in a functional position. Finger and thumb extension system made up of IP (interphalangeal) Tensioners provided for each digit and joint. Tensioners come in various sizes to accommodate all finger and thumb lengths.
What is saebo therapy?
The SaeboFlex allows individuals suffering from neurological impairments such as stroke the ability to incorporate their hand functionally in therapy and at home by supporting the weakened wrist, hand, and fingers.
What is a saebo glove?
The SaeboGlove is a light and comfortable splint that allows an impaired arm and hand to regain function. Normally, clients that have suffered a neurological injury such as stroke are unable to open or extend their fingers and their hand often is in a clenched or closed position.
Which splint is used in hemiplegia?
As an extension of a conventional rehabilitation program, wearing a home-use dynamic hand splint can increase the muscle strength of the hemiplegic hand; however, whether the splint’s performance can accomplish the recovery of hand function requires more discussion.
What does saebo stand for?
One way is to call 888-284-5433 and speak with one of our trained therapists about your current arm/hand function. Another way to find out if you are a good candidate is to meet with a Saebo-trained therapist.
How many types of splints are there?
In emergency cases, anything can be used for splinting, yet there are two types of splints: Flexible. Rigid.
What are the aims of splinting?
Splinting aims: To maintain range of movement or increase use of the affected side. To reduce increased tightness and stiffness in the muscle. To stabilise a joint or joints.
What does the saeboflex hand and wrist brace do?
The SaeboFlex is dynamic custom fabricated wrist, hand, finger orthosis that allows stroke survivors the ability to incorporate the involved hand functionally in therapy and at home by supporting the weakened wrist, hand, and fingers. The brace attaches to the stroke survivors forearm, hand and fingers.
How does the Saebo stretch hand splint work?
The Saebo Stretch has a soft and flexible strapping system that is attached to the hand piece. This prevents straps from getting lost and also allows for greater ease for the client to don the splint, which increases wearing compliance.
What kind of brace is the Saebo reach?
The brace attaches to the stroke survivors forearm, hand, and fingers. The device has no motor or electrical parts. The Saebo Reach is a dynamic custom fabricated elbow, wrist, hand, and finger orthosis. The Saebo Reach consists of a combination of the Saebo Flex and a custom fabricated above-elbow component.
How are the saeboflex and saeboreach used in therapy?
The SaeboFlex and SaeboReach allows individuals suffering from neurological impairments, such as stroke, the ability to incorporate their arm and hand functionally in therapy and at home. These unique orthoses position the wrist and fingers into extension in preparation for object manipulation.
