I once used a small piece of masonite, ace bandage, and velcro to make a finger straightener. I press my palm on the board, straighten my fingers, and strap it down. Didn't look very professional but worked fine.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 18:35:49 -0400Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Arm troughTo: quad-list@eskimo.com kk writes: I need to purchase an arm trough with a hand straightener attached to it. My handmakes a fist & I need help to keep it straight.I have seen lots of arm trough but they don't have anything for the hand. Any recommendations? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KK, I personally like my hands to curl in a fist, but with that said Otto Bock has a couple of hand pads. There is one (seconded one down on site) that may work. I use the 14 in. troth with a flat hand pad (top one shown). Anyhow, here is the page that shows them... http://www.ottobockus.com/products/rehabilitation_daily_living/wc_ah.asp I hope this can help, Keith/34/C4-5/NJ See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. _________________________________________________________________ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagline
