Arm or shoulder slings can be used for different types of conditions of the shoulder, arm, elbow or wrist in adults and pediatrics. These conditions can be caused from a strain, surgery, dislocation, fracture or injury.
When choosing our arm sling, the key difference from shoulder immobilisers is that shoulder immobilisers have an extra strap that runs from the elbow around the back to the wrist, almost like a belt. This stabilises the shoulder and prevents the arm from dropping away from the body when you lean or bend over. This also stops the arm from "jumping" as you walk or are bumped unexpectedly in public. Our arm slings do not have this extra belt strap but simply have a strap that runs up the back, around the neck and across the chest.
