Orthotic device and methods of use
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of Michigan
InventorNicole M. Weiss
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Abstract
The present invention relates to orthotic devices and methods of use of orthotic devices. In particular, the present invention provides a forearm orthotic device, and related methods of use. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for treating forearm disorders.
Claims17
An orthotic forearm device comprising an upper portion configured to attach to an upper arm, a lower portion configured to attach to a forearm while immobilizing the wrist, and a rotation component positioned around said lower portion, wherein said rotation component is configured to exert static progressive stretch upon a forearm contained in said lower portion, wherein said static progressive stretch comprises supinated static progressive stretch and pronated static progressive stretch.
An orthotic forearm device comprising
- an upper portion configured to attach to an upper arm, a lower portion configured to attach to a forearm, and a rotation component positioned around said lower portion,
- wherein said rotation component is configured to exert static progressive stretch upon a forearm contained in said lower portion, wherein said static progressive stretch comprises supinated static progressive stretch and pronated static progressive stretch,
- wherein said rotation component comprises a band and a plate, wherein said band wraps around said lower portion, wherein said band comprises two offset channels, wherein said plate is positioned over said two offset channels, wherein said plate comprises two fasteners, wherein said two fasteners secure said two offset channels, wherein said static progressive stretch is applied through twisting of said rotational component.
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