A mobile arm support is an OT item. I used the support when I was initially
in the hospital, three years ago, and it was very helpful for me then. Now
that I have my own, which has recently been installed on my wheelchair, I'm
hoping to receive the same or better results with it. My only
That explains why don't know it. I don't have use of my arms, so they never
used the acronym around me.
Thanks,
Quadius
On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 9:13 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote:
Balanced Forearm Orthosis (BFO), is a device used in rehab. PT or OT may
use them to create Zero Gravity on ones
The BFO is now known as the MAS, Mobile Arm Support. I have one that
attaches to my wheelchair that I use for task work such as reading a magazine,
feeding myself, or any other work that requires the use of my arm. It can be
adjusted up, down, or side to side, steel with the use of rubber
Thank You Naomi. Was that a OT or PT item, in your case? Once again, in
your case, how does it work for you.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 1/24/2009 4:38:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, LadyNotes
writes:
The BFO is now known as the MAS, Mobile Arm Support. I have one that
attaches
It really would have been great with cell phones. I never really thought
about that aspect of the show.
I read the story about the Las Vegas scooters. I guess that they're willing
to pay for them, but then again everyone thinks they're disabled.
Panhandling can be lucrative in the right spots.
Balanced Forearm Orthosis (BFO), is a device used in rehab. PT or OT may use
them to create Zero Gravity on ones arms , using rubber bands as counter
tension on the BFO. With Zero weight on the fore limbs, the patient can begin
the process of exercise to strengthen muscles.
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