SPLINTS AND GAITERS

INDICATION FOR USE

Our range of colourful and bright wrist and hand splints and as well as arm and leg gaiters (wraps) are designed and manufactured for infant and paediatric sizing and needs. With easy adjustability, high comfort level and bright colours, kids, their parents and therapists all love these child-friendly therapeutic products.

The wrist and hand splints have an excellent contoured design and firm but easily shaped stays to modify according to the needs of the child.

All arm and leg gaiters are soft, comfortable and easy to apply and are available as straight (extension) or flexed gaiters. Deluxe options with a padded linings are available to allow prolonged use and a more comfortable fit. A range of colourful fabric patterns to suit all tastes and ages.

Splints and gaiters have a variety of therapeutic uses including:

Stabilize (immobilize) joints in a desired position to rest the joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles or maintain a certain joint alignment
Post injury or post-surgery
Prevent contracture or deformity
Prevent unwanted motion, maintain the arm or leg in extension for rehabilitation purposes
Maintain gains achieved by manipulation, corrective surgery or reconstructive procedures
Gradually stretch contractures to increase range of motion
Provide support for flaccid hand and wrist
Relieve pain
Prevent pressure sores or facilitate the healing of existing pressure areas
Night rest

Please discuss your child's need for any type of splint or gaiter with your treating therapist or clinician.