Wednesday, January 29, 2014

The Functions Of A Freehand Brace

By Eliza Mendoza


A freehand brace is a little fragment of either textile or rubber. It is dressed on the hands around places which engage in movements. These movements could be like writing, typing or adjusting. They help to position various parts to the hand as well as support them. They have a tube like appearance and are elastic.

These pieces of rubber come in different sizes. The piece that is worn around the elbow is not the same as that which is worn around the thumb. People have different arm sizes and hence this is put to consideration. They also come in an array of colors but most people like the ones that are dull in color.

The exercise of manufacturing is done in a step wise manner. The fabric to be used is first assembled. Most times, it is purchased from fabric making companies. This is cheaper as compared from buying from retail or wholesale traders. For the case of cotton it is purchased from cotton gins. The textile to be used is analyzed and confirmed to be authentic and of good quality.

The rubber is then cut into smaller pieces . The pieces will be determined by where they are expected to be fitted into. The cutting is done specialized machines. Thereafter, the rubber is then wound to form a circular shape. These in fits are normally circular in shape. The two free ends of the wound rubber are stuck with glue to ensure that they are closely adherent. The glued part is then melted together to ensure the stuck edges become a common unit.

The free ends of the textile are joined together. The joining could be done by use of glue. This process is still conducted by machines. The amount of glue used is regulated by the programs running the widgets. The rubber or cotton attains a tube like appearance . The diameter of the in fit is still a part of the specification. In the case of cotton, a small piece of rubber is included in the manufacture for it to attain elasticity.

Theses in fits have merits. They help to treat bone abnormalities. Individuals who have mallet fingers are advised to put them on. They help in bone remodeling and hence straighten curved fingers. They are comfortable for activities such as writing. Secretaries whose job is writing many drafts require them. They help reduce the friction.

They allow hand washing without necessarily removing them. These pieces are flexible and convenient. Their convenience allows them to be worn on the fingers, elbows or arms. This depends on the joint that is getting engaged in an activity.

FreeHand brace is currently used for many activities in our daily lives since most of activities require a rapid movement of parts of the hand. Their modern quality has helped ease these arm activities. More people especially those involved in sports are using them.




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