
McKie Supination Strap Accessory (Thumb Splint Required)
NOTE: (The McKie Thumb Splint is required for proper use of Supination Strap. The Supination Strap Accessory does not include a McKie Thumb Splint. The McKie Thumb Splint is Sold Separately. ) McKie Supination Strap Accessory Supination is the forearm motion that turns the palm up. Whether child or adult, it is needed for most activities of daily living including eating, cup holding, dressing, bathing, combing hair, brushing teeth and holding a pencil. Control of supination develops very early when infants begin to explore all sides of objects. It can be lost or fail to develop as a result of neurological injury. The McKie Supination Strap assists the supinator muscle in the forearm. Made from 1.5 mm washable nylon-covered neoprene. Attaches to the back of the hand on the thumb side of the hand. The strap thus also assists with wrist extension and radial deviation. The narrowed end attaches to the McKie thumb splint or other hand splint and the squared end of the strap encircles the