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Step #6:
Starting with the index finger and finishing with the little
finger, slide each finger into the appropriate digit cap. Make sure the
tip of the finger comes to the end of the digit cap. Depending on the
tone in the hand and fingers, this step may be difficult for some
people.
In the beginning, it may be necessary to open the white Velcro strap
that holds the digit cap securely to the finger. Eventually, it will be
possible to slide the finger into the digit cap without opening the
Velcro straps. Trim any excess length from the digit cap straps. (Your
therapist should have trimmed these straps at the clinic.)
Step #7:
Once all four digit caps are securely on the fingers, bring
the fingers up against the finger lead mounts (Fig #3). Reattach the
finger spring onto the eye hook on the wrist mount located on the
forearm shell (Fig #4).
Care should be taken to avoid pulling the fingers up with the spring as
this practice may overstretch the spring or pull open the split ring (the
round ring at the
We suggest you extend the fingers and hold them into extension by
placing them against your thigh or a table.
Fig #3
end of the spring).
Fig #4
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