What is Aquaplast?
Rolyan Aquaplast Thermoplastic Splinting Material is a flexible and conforming thermoplastic splinting material that will provide a customized fit temporarily or as a long-term bond. These latex-free splinting materials have 100% memory that allows reheating and reusing the same material for new splints.
What is Ezeform?
The Roylan Ezeform splinting material is easy to mold into the desired shape for each patients needs. The splint is designed to help individuals with joint pain or irritation by preventing motion in the affected areas.
What is a thermoplastic splint?
Thermoplastic splinting is a treatment technique used by neurological physiotherapists at Physio.co.uk to maintain range of movement and prevent joints getting stiff and tight. Thermoplastic splints are worn to increase or maintain range of movement alongside an effective physiotherapy treatment program.
What is an Orthoplast splint?
Orthoplast™ is a material which is designed for use in splinting. This material can be used in a number of different ways in medical settings for things like temporary splints and braces, corrective bracing devices, and supportive braces. As it cools, it hardens, and a brace which fits perfectly has been created.
What material is used to make splints?
thermoplastic
Low-temperature thermoplastic (LTT) materials are the most commonly used to fabricate splints.
How do you use Aquaplast?
Place desired size of Aquaplast RT Bolus into the hot water and allow it to turn clear as glass, with no whiteness/opacity to the material. Once clear, remove the bolus by the ends of the mesh and allow the excess water to pour off the bolus into the pan.
What is Orthoplast used for?
new splint Orthoplast@ is made of Isoprem rubber, a synthetic thermoplastic material widely_ used in orthopaedics and occupational therapy de- partments for immobilisation of fractures and splint making.
How can I practice splinting at home?
Here are some tips for making your own hand splint.
- Control any bleeding. First, treat any open wounds and control any bleeding.
- Place an object in the palm of the hand. Then place a wad of cloth in the palm of the injured person’s hand.
- Apply padding.
- Secure the padding.
- Seek medical help.