Occupational Therapy Assistant

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What is a mobile arm support used for?

Supports an arm with weak shoulder and elbow muscles; and places the hand in space to perform functional activities, such as feeding or typing.
Supports a paralyzed arm, so the shoulder does not sublux.
Supports a weak forearm and hand to prevent edema.
Supports a weak elbow and forearm for driving.

Explanation

Answer: A. A mobile arm support is used to support an arm with weak shoulder and elbow muscles. It places the hand in space to perform functional activities, such as feeding of typing. The mobile arm support must be balanced in a certain way to use a lever action to move the hand in space.

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