I like this little wrap splint for some easy opposition, and very soft/lightweight, called the “ThumDuction Strap”, as you can un-Velcro and pull into more or less opposition to support pinch: https://www.4mdmedical.com/catalog/product/view/id/302177/?CAWELAID=120141310000056386&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o2&scid=scplpSAMP929293&sc_intid=SAMP929293&gclid=CjwKCAjwqNnqBRATEiwAkHm2BGA88OkIEtqqVVsViqInAiQ6aJuqGuM0VGaX0mZKpKvP5THxrRxSDhoCreoQAvD_BwE  

 

Amber L. Ward, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, ATP/SMS, FAOTA

Occupational Therapy Coordinator, Wheelchair/equipment evaluator

Adjunct professor Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Carolinas Neuromuscular ALS/MDA Center

Neurosciences Institute Neurology- Charlotte

 

1010 Edgehill Rd North

Charlotte, NC 28207

704-355-0787- Office direct, 704-446-1900- Main building line, 704-446-6084- Fax

 

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Carolinas HealthCare System is Atrium Health

 

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Hello,

 

New to this listserv and trying to get the hang of it...

 

Does anyone have a handout to the effect of "ECUs 101" to give pALS/cALS a quick intro/guide regarding what's available as a starting point?

 

Has anyone experimented with/had success with any types of light-weight splints (opponens-type perhaps) to facilitate a functional pinch/grasp for pALS who have functional proximal strength but limited intrinsics?

 

Thanks,

Jess

 

Jessica Wood OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

University of New Mexico Hospital

Inpatient Rehabilitation Services

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