Here is a terrific alternative to the basic arm sling!! It's called the "Muff Vest". It was designed and invented by myself Sue Estep, being the wife of a stroke survivor. After much frustration over the lack of viable options available for stroke survivors with paralysis, I conceived the idea for this vest which works like an arm sling, but instead of the full arm weight being carried around the neck - it redistributes it across the shoulders. This makes supporting the arm much more comfortable and alleviates the neck pain that a regular arm sling can cause. Not only does it reduce the degree of separation in the shoulder joint (further relieving pain), but it also works like the traditional sling in that it keeps the paralyzed arm close to the trunk of the body therefore improving balance, hence more comfortable mobility. Vest is designed for both male and female, available in 4 sizes SML and XL 2 colors Navy and Khaki.
