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“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. When my son Billy first injured his arm, the doctor told us that even with surgery he would never be able to straighten his arm or be able to take part in sports again. He loves wrestling and planned to earn a college scholarship. The news from the doctor pretty well devastated him. About two weeks after the surgery he began using the Dynasplint^®. I know sometimes it hurt, but he never cried and refused pain pills. He insisted on wearing it the fill time and sometimes he would put it back on himself for a longer time. The physical Therapist couldn’t believe how fast he regained extension! He is now about 5 degrees short of full flexion and over 180 degrees of extension, and the State Greco-Roman and Free Style Wrestling Champion at 70 pounds in the 13 to 14 year old age group! Thank you for keep a little boy’s dream alive!"

- L.R.

“Dynasplint^® has always been my first choice of any type of brace for extension and flexion contractures.”

– K.D.P, M.D.

Restoring people, business and life the way it ought to be.

Video on how to wear your Dynasplint^® System

Extension and Flexion Dynasplint^® Systems for the Elbow

Dynasplint^® offers extension and flexion Systems to aid in rehabilitation and recovery from various injuries, surgeries and trauma to the elbow and surrounding area. Why let a stiff elbow slow you down?

Elbow Extension Dynasplint^® System
Infant Elbow Extension Dynasplint^® System
Elbow Flexion Dynasplint^® System
Neurological Elbow Extension Dynasplint^® System w/Resting Hand/Wrist Accessory

Common Diagnoses

How is This Going to Help Me?

Simple activities such as eating, dressing, shaving or raking the yard are performed everyday without giving it a second thought. However, elbow stiffness as a result of injury, trauma, surgery or disease can often make completion of these activities painful, awkward and many times impossible. Using the Elbow Dynasplint^® System at home in conjunction with your physical therapy program will provide the combination to help get you moving freely again.

The technology and mechanics behind each Dynasplint^® System are designed to mimic a therapist’s hands. The tension of the Dynasplint^® System is reproducible each and every day and evenly distributed every time you wear your splint. Think of a rubber band that you expand and snap for the first time. Once released, it snaps back to the original size. But, if you take the rubber band and place it on your car visor for the whole summer, after removing it you’ll see that it’s permanently changed. That’s what happens when you wear your Dynasplint^® System.

Here’s the good news: clinical studies have demonstrated a 53% average reduction in rehabilitation time and cost with the use of Dynasplint^® Systems in conjunction with physical therapy. Over 400,000 patients have been successfully treated with Dynasplint^® Systems. Read the testimonial on the left to be encouraged by another’s success story.

What to Expect

When your doctor orders the Dynasplint^® System for you, a consultant will meet you at the doctor’s or therapists’ office. They will complete the rental agreement, get your insurance information and then custom fit the unit to your elbow. They will instruct you how and when to wear your Dynasplint^® System. It is always worn when you are relaxed and inactive, perhaps while watching TV or sleeping.

You may ask, “what if I cannot sleep through the night with my Dynasplint^® System?” Ideally, wearing your Dynasplint^® for 6-8 continuous hours yields the best results as it allows a safe, long lasting remodeling of the soft tissue. We also understand that not everyone can sleep all night in their Dynasplint^® System. We ask that you try to get as much time as you possibly can in the splint. We recommend putting the splint on before you fall asleep and then the first time it wakes you up, take it off. You can make up any additional wearing time throughout the day during periods of rest like watching television. Even if it’s broken up in a couple of sessions, the more you wear your Dynasplint^® System, in the proper position, the better results you will achieve.

You will experience some mild post-wear stiffness, and this is used as a measuring stick. Your consultant will check with you by phone the day following your fitting, and then see you in person in about one week. Press PLAY on the video below to see how to apply and wear your Dynasplint^® System.

The Rebound Effect

"High-force, short-duration stretching favors recoverable, elastictissue deformation, whereas low-force, long-duration stretching enhances permanent plastic deformation... In the clinical setting, high force application has a greater risk of causing pain and possibly rupture of tissue.*" Dynasplint^® Systems improve range of motion by creating permanent, non-traumatic tissue elongation and remodeling, thus virtually eliminating the range of motion rebound effect often observed in the clinical setting.*

Features & Benefits

LLPS (Low-Load, Prolonged-Duration Stretch) technology has been proven to successfully treat joint stiffness and limited range of motion
Early application can reduce time and cost associated with range of motion rehabilitation
Simple, adjustable and reproducible bilateral tensioning System
Available for rent or purchase
Biomechanically correct
Comfortable to wear
Each Dynasplint^® System is recycled to reduce waste and help the environment
A Dynasplint^® Systems consultant will fit your patients and oversee their treatment to ensure the best possible results
Over a quarter of a million patients have been successfully treated with Dynasplint^® Systems
Conveniently labeled and easy to use
Available for adult, pediatric and infant patients

Unit Measurements

MEASUREMENTS:
	ELBOW EXTENSION			ELBOW FLEXION
	Adult	Pediatric	Infant	Adult	Pediatric
Weight	2.0 lb 0.91 kg	14.40 oz 0.41 kg	7.20 oz 0.20 kg	2.0 lb 0.91 kg	14.40 oz 0.41 kg
Upper Arm Range of Length	6.50 – 8.50 in 16.51 – 21.59 cm	4.25 – 7.0 in 10.80 – 17.78 cm	3.125 in 7.94 cm	6.50 – 8.50 in 16.51 – 21.59 cm	4.25 – 7.0 in 10.80 – 17.78 cm
Lower Arm Range of Length	7.125 – 9.75 in 18.10 – 24.77 cm	5.25 – 6.875 in 13.34 –17.46 cm	3.625 in 9.21 cm	7.125 – 9.75 in 18.10 – 24.77 cm	5.25 – 6.875 in 13.34 –17.46 cm
Range of Motion	65° flexion to 25°hyperextension	65° flexion to 25°hyperextension	65° flexion to 25°hyperextension	50° flexion to 140° flexion	50° flexion to 140° flexion

How to wear your Elbow Extension Dynasplint^®

How to wear your Elbow Flexion Dynasplint^®

Patient Wearing Protocol

Please review the tension your Dynasplint^® consultant set for you initially.

In the beginning, the splint should be worn for 2-4 hours.

Do not increase the tension until you can tolerate overnight wear. Time is the most important factor and your first goal should be 6-8 hours of pain free wear.

After achieving this time goal, when you take the splint off if you have less than 1 hour of post-wear stiffness, turn tension up by one on both sides.

However if you are unable to wear the splint for a prolonged period of time, decrease the tension by a half to one full turn.

During the process of regaining your range of motion, if you have any question or concerns contact your Dynasplint^® consultant.

Elbow Dynasplint<sup>®</sup> Return Video

Elbow Dynasplint^® Return Procedure

How to Return your Dynasplint^®

The unit will typically stay with you for 3-4 months when used in conjunction with physical therapy. Returning your Dynasplint^® System is simple with the FedEx PRP label located in your box.

How Do I Get a Dynasplint^® System?

All Dynasplint^® Systems are available by prescription/certificate of medical necessity only. Ask your doctor or therapist to prescribe one for you if medically indicated to help increase your range of motion.

Print the brochure and certificate of medical necessity of this Dynasplint^® System and take it to your doctor or therapist.

Have a representative contact you by filling our information request form.

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Call: (800) 638-6771

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