Lancaster Paediatric Shoulder Sling
After an injury to your shoulder, elbow, arm, or wrist, children might need to wear a sling to protect it while they heal. The Lancaster Paediatric Shoulder Sling keeps your child's arm against their body and prevents them from moving it too much. Featuring a fully adjustable shoulder strap with padded sleeve for comfort around the neck, this sling is ideal for a wide range of shoulder and upper arm injuries including strains, sprains, dislocations and subluxations.
What's Included?
- 1 x Arm sling
- 1 x Shoulder strap with D-ring fastening
- 1 x Body strap with D-ring fastening (attaches round the waist)
- 1 x Sling closure strap (pinches the sling together at the inside of the elbow)
Who Can Use the Lancaster Paediatric Shoulder Sling?
This brace is suitable for a number of different injuries and conditions, including but not limited to:
- Shoulder dislocation
- Shoulder sprains
- Rotator cuff injury
- Shoulder impingement
- Tears to muscles or ligaments
- Hairline fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Key Features and Benefits
- Universal design means it can be used for either the left or right arm
- Includes two adjustable D-rings to hole the arm securely in place
- Made from a soft, comfortable Velcro foam for ease of fastening
- Provides full forearm support, distributing the pressure evenly from wrist to elbow
- Cradles the arm gently against the body, preventing shoulder movement and encouraging healing
- Suitable for children between 2 and 10 years of age
What Age Range Is this Sling Suitable For?
The Lancaster Paediatric Shoulder Sling is suitable for children from ages 2 - 10 thanks to the highly adjustable straps and fastenings.
How Do You Use a Lancaster Shoulder Sling?
- Bring the shoulder strap attached to the sling at the elbow across your back
- Place the strap over the shoulder opposite to the injured arm
- Thread the shoulder strap through the D ring on the mid strap, uppermost on the arm, and attach the strap securely with the hook and loop fastenings
Why Is Immobilisation Important for Healing?
Immobilisation of the shoulder restricts potentially damaging movement, especially in the case of fractures. The sling prevents bone edges from moving and damaging other muscles, blood vessels or nerves. Immobilising the shoulder allows the muscle fibres and tendons to heal and strengthen, preventing further injuries during the healing process.
Washing The Lancaster Shoulder Brace
The Lancaster Paediatric Shoulder Sling can be machine washed up to 40°C or hand washed with mild soap. Air dry the Lancaster Shoulder Immobiliser Sling. Do not tumble dry or iron the Lancaster Shoulder Brace.
