The Functions Of A Freehand Brace

By Eliza Mendoza


Freehand Brace is basically some fabric that is worn at various parts of the hand. They could be loose or tight depending on the type. Their existence invention dates back early in history when farmers wore them to avoid blisters on their hands as they carried out their daily activities. The earlier models were only loose and had been improvised. They were generally some small rags that could be worn on the specific parts of the hand. With the current technology, they have been improved.

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.

Once all this is done, the textile is introduced to the machines for the cutting task. The specifications are fed to the machines in the form of programs. Machines are preferred to human beings because they are faster and precise. Although in the past, this was done by men. The specifications are designed by the laborers employed by the firm. The specifications include the length, width and the thickness.

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 hand fits have several advantages to their bearers. They help to ease activities done by the specific part of the hand. A good example is the finger fit. Finger fits help to ease the activity f typing dine by people. They help reduce friction. They are also used by guitar players. They in the same way reduce friction that may be experienced during the playing of the instrument.

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.

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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