What is the purpose of using a sling? An arm sling will protect and reduce the amount of movement of an injured arm; this will allow it to heal. A sling is important to the healing …

If you have suffered an injury to your shoulder, elbow, or wrist, you may be asked to wear a sling to help protect your arm while it heals. Wearing a sling keeps your arm against your body and …

Wearing a sling rests your arm, protects your injury, and might help to reduce pain. Your doctor will tell you how long you should wear the sling. Before you leave hospital, you will be shown …

This leaflet is for people who need to wear a sling or wrist splint after an injury. It includes information about different types of sling and what you need to do when you get home.

You have been advised to keep your arm in a sling. There are different types of slings for different injuries, but for whichever one you have, exercising the joints that are not affected is important.

Insert the appropriately checked & size hoist sling between the slide sheets, from your patient’s head, until the shoulder clips are level with your patient’s shoulders

• Explain how to put the sling on and off and how to attend to your personal care needs (i.e. washing and dressing) • Encourage you to commence some gentle exercises whilst wearing …

Patient information Triangular bandages are typically used for immobilising injured limbs, but often used to secure s. lints or dressings. If you have suffered an injury to your shoulder, elbow, or …

High arm sling arm on the opposite shoulder. Place the corner of the sling passed the lbow and over the injured arm. Take the top end of the sling over the Whilst supporting your arm, push …

Removing the sling for exercises Unfasten the Velcro at the front of the wrist and forearm straps to allow you to remove your arm for exercises.