This is our 4th hand splint. Of course, getting a hand splint made take up the hour of OT. But, we need one. William wears his every day. We started with the ready made ones in the hospital. Each therapy place has made us one. We needed a new one today...because William hand keeps popping out of the splint. They tell me that this one has some wrist extension. They will check is weekly and modify it as needed by heating it and bending it. They also need to add the thumb part on next week. Didn't have enough time today. I am supposed to keep the splint on one hour and off the next and check for red spots.

Red spots are OK if they don't last over an hour. If it is good then I will use it overnight on William.

From what I understand range of motion if very important. It is also very important for the stroke survivor to try to activate the muscles himself. When william tries it is a small amount of movement...but a little is good. That is the beginning.