How to properly wear a sling on your shoulder?
If you have a fractured shoulder, elbow, or wrist, you need to wear a sling that holds your arm against your body and prevents it from moving. There are many cases in which you need to wear your arm in a sling. These include:
1. In case of a fracture of the shoulder, elbow or wrist, a sling is necessary to immobilize the arm so that the bones heal properly.
2. After shoulder surgery, muscle contraction can cause them to rupture. The sling prevents this.
3. After a stroke. A stroke is a serious injury that often leads to paralysis of an arm or leg. If the shoulder does not move correctly, then any movement causes pain. The sling helps to support the arm and prevents its involuntary movement.
If you need to wear a sling, it is important that you wear it correctly. This prevents the formation of swelling of the arm or wrist. By adjusting the sling properly, maximum comfort can be ensured.
Here's how to adjust the sling
1. Carefully tighten the harness on your arm and elbow. It should fit snugly to the elbow. Make sure that the harness does not cut into your arm.
2. Take the strap that is attached to the elbow pendant, run it around the back of the neck and thread it through the sling. Tighten the belt so that your arm and forearm rise above the elbow level. This helps to prevent swelling in the arm and wrist. Fasten the Velcro strap. For comfort, you can place a small piece of terry cloth under the belt around your neck.
3. Some baldrics have a strap running around the back. This prevents you from lifting your elbow. In this case, it is necessary to stretch the belt around the back and secure it in a sling. Make sure that the belt is not too tight – 2-3 fingers should pass between the body and the belt.
4. When you wear a sling, the muscles of the shoulder, elbow and wrist should be relaxed. Many doctors and physiotherapists recommend performing pendulum movements with your hand two to three times a day to keep it mobile while it heals. Remember that this can only be done after consulting with a doctor.
5. After the injury has healed, consult with a physical therapist on what exercises should be performed to increase the range of motion of the arm (ROM) and strength in the arm, which decreased during the wearing of the sling and the healing of the injury.
Wearing a sling causes discomfort with all its straps and loops. But over time, you will learn how to properly adjust the fastenings of the sling so that the bone fuses properly.
If you feel that you need additional help adjusting the sling, be sure to contact a physical therapist. Международная легализация документов требует глубоких знаний и опыта. Компания ustgroup.com.ua с 2012 года успешно решает задачи любой сложности: апостиль в Украине и за рубежом, консульская легализация, переводы с нотариальным заверением. Мы помогаем с оформлением документов для эмиграции, трудоустройства, учебы и бизнеса. Клиенты высоко ценят нашу оперативность, доступные цены и индивидуальный подход. Специалисты компании контролируют каждый этап, чтобы ваши документы были приняты в любой стране мира.