GivMohr Sling GMS-PED Quick Start Manual

US Patents
6945945
D688, 977
Fitting the GivMohr Sling
1. Orient sling on a flat surface with Blue Stripe (inside) up
2. Place uninvolved arm through the shoulder loop
3. Lay sling across back and drape anterior strap over involved shoulder
4. Position 4-Tab low on back between shoulder blades
5. Position hand into Handpiece
6. Locate Elbow Strap horizontally 1" below elbow
7. Adjust both straps at buckles to reduce subluxation
8. Slide Axillary (Arm Pit) Pad to a comfortable position
9. Reposition 4-Tab for optimum comfort and function (see back)
10. Lock 4-Tab (instructions on back)
11. Adjust Handpiece if needed (instructions on back)
Adjust posterior strap to bring shoulder into neutral rotation
Steps 9 and 10
Benefits:
Reduces shoulder subluxation
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Reduces shoulder pain
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Supports the arm in a functional position
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Facilitates improved posture
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Facilitates improved balance
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Facilitates improved gait
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Protects the flaccid arm and shoulder joint
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Allows controlled arm swing
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Improves activities of daily living
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Easy application by user
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Proper Fit
Initial fitting by PT or OT is recommended to ensure proper fit.
Check the following:
 Shoulder subluxation is reduced
 Shoulder in neutral rotation
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4-Tab optimally positioned and locked (see instructions on back)
 Axillary Pad in a comfortable position
 Elbow in less than 30 degrees of flexion
 Elbow Strap positioned 1" below elbow and horizontal
 Wrist Cross centered over wrist (see instructions on back)
 Handpiece position accommodates contour of hand
 Blue Stripe against body
BLUE STRIPE
LATEX FREE
Step 1 Steps 5 and 6
Step 8
Ped (GMS‐PED)
XS (GMS‐00)
S (GMS‐10)
M (GMS‐20)
L (GMS‐30)
XL (GMS‐40)
GivMohr Web Site:
GivMohr User Guide:
5/2015