Activeforever Saebo Stretch Hand Splint - SaeboStretch - Manual (Page 8)

Poor Splint Design Poor Splint Design
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The traditional functional The traditional functional “ “ C C ” ” positions the positions the
long finger flexors in a shortened position. long finger flexors in a shortened position.
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The bent up sides cause bridging of the The bent up sides cause bridging of the
straps that allows the fingers to pull back straps that allows the fingers to pull back
and out. and out.
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The thumb is usually positioned in too The thumb is usually positioned in too
much opposition. much opposition.
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They usually have one strap for all four They usually have one strap for all four
fingers. fingers.
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