Hello,where can i get a protype brace (for stroke vicims) built?It is a simple arm brace with joints.Thank you
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first go to your doctor and explain your situation. if he is listening he will send you to a prosthetics store for your brace.
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Plaster casting workd very well, it has 3 or 4 casting phases by slowly stretching the tendons, then they might put some orthopedic braces on for a while, last resort is the actuall surgery of extending the cord or of clipping it to reduce strain, but they wouldnt recommend that till the child is  much older. my son was born premature and went through the same things, he is now 14 and walks almost perfect its a long ride but worth it. and lots of physical therapy and learning how you can do the stretches on his leg that he needs, I truely hope this helps.
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Check out http://disabilities-r-us.com
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Making a Working Model of an Arm\n\nMaterials needed-\n3 cardboard squares (2sqs =length to lower arm, \n1sq =length of upper arm)\ntape\n1 lg paper clip\n4 long balloons\nstring\nsomeone (to help you poke holes for the paper clips)\n\nTHE BONES:\nCut 2 cardboard sq = length of your lower arm. \nCut 1 cardboard sq = length to your upper arm.\nRoll the cardboard squares tightly; bind ends with tape.\nLabel your rolled squares. Label (1 sq = your upper arm) HUMERUS. Label the other two sqs- RADIUS & ULNA.\n\nTHE JOINT:\nMake a hole through all three "bones" with something sharp. (someone will need to help with this step.)  Unbend a paperclip. Thread it through the holes. Loop the ends.\n\nTHE MUSCLES:\nUsing tape, attach the radius and ulna together by wrapping tape around the free end of both.  Slightly inflate 4 long balloons. Tie knots on both ends.  Tie on the balloon muscles. The first muscle will be the biceps (attached from the humerus to the radius)  Now tie on the balloon for the triceps. The triceps is attached from the one end of the humerus to the other.  BRACHIO-RADIALIS(Forearm Flexors), a muscle situated on the outer (Radial) side of the forearm and lastly BRACHIALIS, muscle covering the front of the elbow. \n\n\n\n[FYI]\nHow many different kinds of joints can you find on your body? Where are the different types located?\nDraw the bones of the arm in the proper location on your body outline diagram. Label the bones. Draw the muscles attached to the arm. Label the muscles.\n\n[MORE TO THINK ABOUT]\nThe bones of the arms and legs are called long bones. The bones of your body are connected with different types of joints. The joints allow your body to move in several different ways. The joint at your elbow is called a hinge joint. Connected to your bones are muscles. Muscles contract to help you move. Muscles work in teams. Every set of muscles has an opposite set of muscles. This helps you to "reverse" or go in the opposite direction.\n\n\nHere are some more links to help you...\n \nHTH.\nTake care.
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Get wrist braces and/or a wrist support.  Sit properly at your desk.  Supposedly St. John's Wort helps, but I don't know if that's valid or not.  If it gets too horrible, there's surgery, but I'm sure that's not fun.
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Check out Numerich Arms, see link below. They should have any and all part that you might need, including your schematic.\n\nGood luck.
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I'm no doctor but, you need to see a professional about this . My son was a three time state weight lifting champion in three separate weight classes during his high school years . Needless to say I have seen a lot of weight lifting injuries . He once had a "strange pain " in his lower arm , and one day while working out ,his fore arm mussels contracted so tightly they forced all of they body fluid from the mussel ,forming a huge bag of liquid under his forearm . The local doctor started to lance it to relieve the pain but , luckily he contacted a sports medicine doctor who stopped him from making a big mistake . After some intense physical therapy and meds the arm reabsorbed the liquid and he was back to normal . No pain however slight should be ignored . It's your body telling you something is wrong . I ignored a pain in my lower leg for over a year thinking it was just mussel strain or shin splints . It turned out to be a low grade slow growing bone cancer . So don't blow it off . GET IT CHECKED BY A PROFESSIONAL.
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Consider attending competitive swim team practices and listen to the coach's instruction for improving stroke mechanics. \n\nMany people have similar stroke deficiencies and need similar instruction to improve mechanics. \n\n\nBest wishes !
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Contact the Arthritis Foundation and ask for PACE meetings in your area.  PACE--People with Arthritis Can Exercise.  Non-impact, non-stressful exercises.  No charge.\n\nGood luck!
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http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=132&topcategory=Arm
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You should seek advise from your doctor as what type of brace you need depends on your condition or injury. I have been through several knee injuries and in my opinion, you need to talk to your doctor. Good luck, Mike
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http://www.vicon.com/applications/posture.html
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I don't recommend it, because I have a weak stomach as well. What you could try is an orthodontic assistant, that helps put braces on kids. I have braces, and I enjoy the lively moms, and cheery bright colors of the orthodontist's office, and you wouldn't have to worry about blood, or anything like that. Just putting colorful rubber bands, and wires with glue in kids' mouths. :)
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I myself suffered from 'tennis elbow' just over a year ago.  The only CURE was to take it easy, avoid repetitive activities with the affected arm, and basically just babying the entire lower arm for 4 to 6 months.  I did find some relief from a high end therapeutic arm band that's designed to apply support pressure to the appropriate areas.  I received the brace/band from my physical therapist.  It is in no way similar to what you would find at your local department store or Wally-World.  I just found my brace/strap and the label on it states the following for brand identification: "EpitPoint  -  Bauerfeind".\n\nI'm with you on the non use of drugs to mask your pain and suffering.  Drugs only hide the symptoms of your body telling you that there is something wrong and needs to be given attention and taken care of.\n\nI hope you may find some comfort from my experience - take it very easy and give it a long while to heal.
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http://www.rxpgonline.com/medicalmnemonic91488.html
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wear a good wrist brace, avoid using the hand and take ibuprofen.
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I just severely sprained my ankle and slightly tore some of the ligaments and my doctor told me to get one of two braces.  The one I went with I got from Dunham's and it's called an Active Ankle and it works great.  I highly reccomend an Active Ankle ankle brace.