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INTRODUCTION:
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The SaeboFlex
Orthosis (WHFO). It is finger and thumb driven in flexion, and cable
driven in extension. The orthosis serves a dual purpose: to support
the hand in a functional position while allowing the person to
incorporate the hand in functional activities.
BENEFITS:
• Designed to support the neurologically impaired wrist, hand,
thumb, and fingers in a functional position
• Helps to prevent and correct contractures of the wrist, hand,
thumb, and fingers
• Maintains and improves range of motion in the hand, thumb,
fingers and throughout the entire upper extremity
Improves strength in the wrist, hand, thumb, fingers and
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throughout the entire upper extremity
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Assists with performing functional grasp and release activities
using the affected arm/hand
POSITIONING:
When wearing the SaeboFlex for positioning, the patient should
gradually increase the wearing time. (This should be monitored
by a licensed therapist/health care professional). This should be
done during the waking hours, and it is not recommended that the
SaeboFlex be worn while sleeping.
is a custom fabricated, dynamic Wrist Hand Finger
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