BraceAbility Abduction Shoulder Sling - Rotator Cuff Immobilizer Brace with Padded Relief Support Wedge and Ball for Right or Left Arm Pain From Post-Surgery or Tear Recovery and Subluxation (Medium)

This is a excellent sling. I do want to offer a heads up on this package, though. Don't toss the accessories in a closet and forget about them. As I initially used the sling without them, I later figured out the accessories really do add benefits. For example, I initially thought the Velcro-attached arm support pillow was just a gimmick, so I tossed it in the closet. Later, I figured out that when wearing only the sling, my arm was swinging out from my body a few inches then bouncing into me during rhythmic walking. Each time it bumped me, I felt a sharp pain in my shoulder. I endured that for a day with the result that my shoulder was very irritated by the time I took the sling off. I admit I was already debating whether to use the sling anymore.Then, I thought of the foam pillow support and wondered if it might help somehow. I added it to the sling the next morning just to see if it would help. Once it was on, I noticed it pushes your forearm outward and upward at a slight angle, so that your arm is basically resting on the top front edge of the pillow. As I walked, I noticed that the change in angle plus the pull of gravity kept my arm from swinging away from my body. In fact, it didn't move at all. So, I had no more sharp pains. Needless to say, the pillow is attached every time I use it now. It's a bit bulky and you need to be more aware moving through tight areas, but eliminating those stabbing shoulder pains is worth it.The ball was another item I didn't expect I would use. However, after realizing the pillow turned out to be critical, I decided to keep the ball with me until I figured out why I needed it. I just kept the ball inside the sling on top of my wrist. After a few hours, I realized my arm below the elbow was feeling slightly chilled. When I touched the skin, it was even a little cool to the touch. I thought about it and realized it was probably due to the reduced blood flow resulting from my arm being completely immobilized for hours. When it was swinging, the bumping and movement must have kept the blood flowing a bit better. Without any movement, the blood flow stagnated. So, my body was having a tougher time warming the arm up as normal. Nodding to myself, I thought "That must be why they included the ball." I just pulled the foam ball out, stuck it into the hand on my immobilized arm, and began squeezing it. Within perhaps 45 seconds, I could feel warmth coming back. I just left it in my hand and squeezed it a few times every time I thought of it.So, I do recommend this sling, as it turned out to be well worth the extra money versus cheaper slings. It's made well. I have had no problems with it since I got it. And the accessories turned out to be well-thought-out additions which improved the performance of the basic sling significantly. Overall, I'm very pleased that I decided to go with this sling. Excellent purchase.

Great support and easy to adjust the velcro. straps. Durable and great design.

Good quality just not as comfortable as the original nes from doctors office

Very well made. Worked perfectly for my torn rotator cup.

Purchased this particular sling for my broken arm/shoulder injury. I was looking to immobilize my shoulder and get relief that an ordinary sling would not give me. I’ve been wearing this sling for about one hour and I feel so much relief. It’s very well-made.

I purchased this item to wear post rotator cuff surgery mainly because it comes with an attached pillow. The sling is very heavy and bulky and was very uncomfortable. I also experienced more pain when I had it on. It’s well made, but did not work for me.

This sling was more substantial, more adjustable and more comfortable than the sling provided by the surgeon. No flimsy, "non-woven" fabric. Generously sized hook-and-loop tabs. Easier to adjust when wearing. Made being injured less "painful". ;^)

It says it can be used on either side. It can’t. The exercise ball is on the wtong side and there is no way to att ach it on other side. And there is no hook to change shoulder strap to other side. This cane set up for right shoulder. I needed left. Returning.