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 rubber is purchased from companies that manufacture it. There are several companies that have specialized in producing rubber. Once the rubber is acquired, it is confirmed to be of the soft and flexible form. The confirmation process is to ensure that they do not produce in fits that are rigid. Rigid in fits harden the exercise to be done by the hand.

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 melting is to offer strong attachment to the two edges. The melting is done by slight exposure to a regulated flame. The raw in fits are died. Basic colors are added to improve their outward appearance. They are then packed into cartons they are later sold to retail and wholesale sellers.

The in fits are then colored. The coloring is done by use of dyes. The amount of dye used is also regulated. The colors that are mostly preferred are dull colors such as grey, brown and black. Thereafter, they are packed. These are then sold to middlemen or retailers. These in fits have several advantages. They are comfortable and simple to put them in. They are adjustable and accommodate small to large sizes. The fact that the commodities are elastic ensures they can customize a fit in the scenario of a smaller or bigger finger or wrist.

They have disadvantages. Hand in fits may lead to infections. Since they are rubber, they are hard to clean. Dust may therefore accumulate around them. If an individual has a cut on a finger and has the finger in fit in it, there are chances of an infection to the cut finger.

A freehand Brace has more merits than demerits. It has now been recommended in the treatment of osteoarthritis. They treat this ailment by relieving the stress on bone . This allows bone remodeling to take place. However the ones used in treatment have aluminum as a component of the in fit.




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