BraceAbility Shoulder Abduction Sling Immobilizer - Rotator Cuff Tear Support Brace with Pillow, Stress Ball, Wedge for Dislocated or Broken Arm Pain Relief, Post-Surgery Recovery, Subluxation (XL)

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.

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

It’s comfortable. I wish the waist strap was adjustable with the patients free hand but it is still comfortable

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". ;^)

This is a much better sling than my hospital gave to me post shoulder surgery. My PT prefers this one. Here are notes for others: Sling is long enough for even tall/long forearms to get proper support; thumb brace is adjustable and keeps arm from sliding forward; solid construction. Things I wish were different: over shoulder strap only has a clip in front - which can be difficult to operate after surgery- and has a Velcro adjustment in back — these should be reversed so you can easily adjust the shoulder sling strap as needed. The mesh sling is a very dense material making it quite warm. A lighter mesh would be more comfortable.

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.

Comfortable and supportive for broken arms. Can wear it all day without being sore. Didn't need to use the pillow.

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.