| Prior to fitting the sling ensure that your shoulders are symmetrical |
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| Once in place this is how your sling should
look: |
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| Left side view |
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| Front View |
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| Back View |
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| Right Side View |
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| If you are wearing a body belt this is how your
sling should look: |
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| Left Side View |
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| Back View |
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| Right Side View |
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| If someone is fitting the sling for you, support your operated
arm with your elbow at right angles using your unoperated arm. Slide the
sling in from behind so that your elbow fits snuggly into it. |
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| If fitting the sling without assistance, ensure that you
are seated, with your elbow bent to 90 degrees (a right angle - see picture
right). You will find it more comfortable if your arm is supported on a
pillow. |
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| Fasten the strap across your forearm, it should be approximately
one inch below your elbow crease. |
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| Attach the wrist strap approximately one inch from your wrist
(towards your elbow). The lower 'D' ring should rest against your body
and the higher 'D' ring should face upwards. |
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| Take the shoulder strap over the opposite shoulder and feed
it through the upper 'D' ring. |
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| Attach the strap back onto itself so that your elbow is held
at right angles (90 degrees flexion - see picture) |
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| If you are wearing a body belt, feed the other
strap through the lower 'D' ring and attach it onto itself with the velcro
tab. |
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| Take the body belt around your back and attach
it over the front of the elbow section of the sling. Adjust as necessary
so that your arm is held snugly against your body. |
