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Item Details

MAS Jaeco Mobile Arm Supports

ILC Reference NO 43:69:014
Item sourced from ILC NSW database


Basic MAS

Short Description
Three models of mobile arm supports which attach to a wheelchair
backrest post and one model which attaches to a table top. A Mobile Arm Support (MAS) manual provides general descriptions and instructions for assembly, adjustment and user criteria. Three models are available.


Price Guide
Approx Price: $0.00
Price Date: 14/07/2010
Contact supplier for prices


More Details
* A mobile arm support is a device which supports the arm and optimises the use of gravity to enable arm movement for people with minimum muscle power in their shoulder and upper arm
* Left and right models available in small, medium and large sizes.
* Size is based on trough dimensions. Measure the forearm from olecranon to the head of the ulna and subtract 50mm.


Models
Friction Feeder Mas Kit:
* Enhances motor control and propriocepture input for persons with mild to moderate incoordination, spasticity, tremors or ataxia.
* Extraneous motion of the shoulder and elbow is reduced by setting stop pieces and adjusting the friction resistance in ball bearing joints.
* Allows persons to perform such tasks as operating a joystick, feeding, typing or light grooming.
* Kit includes connected proximal and distal arm, hex keys, trough with swivel and a wheelchair bracket for a standard 22mm post.
* Arm trough has holes for T-Bar attachment.

Basic Mas Kit:
* Allows persons with poor shoulder/elbow strength to move supported arm in a horizontal and vertical plane to perform such tasks as joystick use, feeding, grooming and writing.
* Motion is achieved by using gravity and adjusting the balance points at the three joints of the device.
* Kit includes proximal and distal arm pieces, trough with swivel, hex keys and wheelchair bracket for a standard 22mm post.
* Arm trough has holes for T-Bar attachment.

Elevating Proximal Arm Mas Kit:
* Facilitates shoulder abduction / flexion.
* Rubber bands provide dynamic assistance for those with poor deltoid strength.
* Provides same motions as the Basic MAS but allows a person to reach further to groom the face and hair.
* Kit includes dual rod proximal arm with rubber bands, distal arm, arm
trough with swivel, hex keys and wheelchair bracket for a standard 22mm wheelchair post.
* Arm trough has holes for T-Bar attachment.

Table Clamp Arm Positioner Kit:
* For people who have shoulder girdle weakness and do not use a wheelchair.
* Provides the same arm motions as the MAS for tabletop activities.
* Portable
* Attaches to table surfaces up to 80mm thick.
* Allows a 530mm reach table edge to the centre of the arm trough.
* Kit includes proximal and distal arm pieces, arm trough with swivel, hex keys and clamp.


Options
* Offset Swivel
* Vertical Trough Stop
* Supinator
* One Inch' Riser
* Recliner Wheelchair MAS Bracket:
* MAS Bracket Relocator


Option Details
* Offset Swivel - allows hand to be brought closer to mouth.
* Vertical Trough Stop - controls vertical motion of trough.
* Supinator - replaces swivel, supinates arm when elbow flexes.
* `One Inch' Riser - raises trough 25mm closer to mouth, can be stacked on top of each other.
* Recliner Wheelchair MAS Bracket:
* MAS Bracket Relocator - a 38mm wide clamp for use if the space for the MAS bracket is limited.


Place Of Manufacture
United States of America

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
CHATTANOOGA WHITELEY ALL CARE PRODUCTS,   WETHERILL PARK, NSW
ORTHOCARE PTY LTD (NSW REP),   ANDREWS, QLD
TOTAL PATIENT CARE PTY LTD,   NORTH RYDE, NSW

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