Other Shoulder Subluxation Slings:
- Have complicated strapping, making it difficult to put on correctly
- Create a heavy, unnatural load across the ipsilateral upper trapezius and/or contralateral axillary region with the straps over the shoulder...in other words, they hurt your neck and shoulders
- Support the subluxation primarily in standing, leaving the shoulder unsupported when sitting
- Force the wrist to be in significant extension that can be painful
- Lack adjustability for management of various size subluxations, edema/hand sizes or spasticity changes making it uncomfortable to wear for longer periods of time
- Ignore the distal hemiparetic arm and only support the glenohumeral shoulder subluxation (Thus requiring a second device for the hand)
- Pull the shoulder into internal rotation, promoting an anterior subluxation in addition to the existing inferior subluxation
The LuxArm Shoulder Subluxation Brace's Revolutionary Advancements:
- Offers support for the shoulder from below the elbow rather than from above or at an angle
- Distributes the weight of a paretic arm over bilateral hips, close to the center of gravity in our bodies
- Provides therapeutic, ergonomic and adjustable positioning for the shoulder, wrist and fingers in ONE unique total arm device
- Accommodates changes in arm tone with the circular pin connector, which allows for a small but healthy range of elbow flexion/extension and shoulder internal/external rotation
- Accommodates changes in hand spasticity with the customizable and durable aluminum core in the forearm piece - the wrist and fingers can flex/extend at any degree and the forearm can supinate for equal muscle balance
- Allows ergonomic positioning of the humeral head in the glenohumeral joint with the angled connection joint and sliding forearm track
- Permits changes in individual body shapes with its dual waist sizing features and malleable belt
- Adjusts to fit any size shoulder subluxation with a sturdy vertical sliding track
- Maintains comfortable and consistent support while sitting, ambulating and during transitional positions with soft padding and elastic Velcro strapping & brings the arm into better line of vision for improved awareness/attention
- Exposes the shoulder to allow for simultaneous use of other treatment interventions (e-stim, taping, TENS, etc.)
- Empowers one-handed belt tightening/loosening and whole system removal with the quick release ratchet buckle
- Promotes functional training exercises and therapy needs with the ability to separate the forearm and belt component in just seconds using the locking rubberized ball mechanism
| Let’s Compare: |  |
GivMohr | Hemi Shoulder Sling |
| Follows current research and supports subluxations from BELOW the elbow | somewhat | ||
| Takes weight of affected arm off neck, shoulder joint and back and distributes across both hips near our body's center of gravity | |||
| Supports improved trunk posture and right/left body symmetry | |||
| Has adjustable finger and wrist positioning for changes in tone/spasticity | |||
| Has adjustable sizing for changes in body shape | |||
| Has customized subluxation support to reliably fit any size shoulder subluxation | somewhat | somewhat | |
| Provides consistent, total arm support transferring from SITTING to standing to walking | somewhat | ||
| Ergonomically supports the hemiparetic shoulder, arm, wrist and fingers in ONE device | |||
| Removes complex and irritating shoulder strapping to allow easy access to the shoulder for use with other interventions (i.e. taping, e-stim, topical pain creams, etc.) & brings the arm into better line of vision | somewhat | ||
| Reduces pain in the shoulder | |||
| Reduces pain in the wrist and hand & provides consistent proprioceptive input into the whole arm | |||
| Uses a quick release, one-handed mechanism to remove the device | |||
| Has sturdy and durable core materials | |||
| Uses comfortable padding symmetrically around the waist | somewhat |
