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Abdomen | Back | Ribs
post-op abdominal binders
spinal supports
bariatric abdominal binders
rib belts
health utility garments
lift belts
cold & hot abdominal wraps
Ankle & Foot
Arm & Shoulder
spinal supports
bariatric abdominal binders
rib belts
health utility garments
lift belts
cold & hot abdominal wraps
clavicular supports
arm slings
shoulder immobilizers
shoulder abduction systems
arm elevators
arm & shoulder immobilizers
Bracing
Cold Therapy
arm slings
shoulder immobilizers
shoulder abduction systems
arm elevators
arm & shoulder immobilizers
knee wraps
shoulder wraps & arm slings
elbow wraps
body wraps
neck wraps
ankle wraps
gel wraps
gel bags
Casting & Elastic Wraps
CPM Pads
Elbow, Wrist, & Hand
Head & Neck
Foam Products
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shoulder wraps & arm slings
elbow wraps
body wraps
neck wraps
ankle wraps
gel wraps
gel bags
neoprene hinged knee supports
neoprene knee supports
sized knee immobilizers
universal knee immobilizers
knee support
Splints
FirstICE Cryotherapy
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sized knee immobilizers
universal knee immobilizers
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hip wraps
q4 firstice cryotherapy bags
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cryotherapy wraps
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Traction
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Thoracic Anatomy The rib cage is supported by ligaments and muscles. The ribs function to protect the internal organs against shock and aid in breathing. While inhaling the muscles (Fig 1) between the ribs elevate the rib cage allowing the lungs to expand. While exhaling the ribs move down to allow air to escape the lungs. |
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Bones The human thoracic region (rib cage) consists of twenty four ribs (Fig 2). The ribs are thin flat, curved bones divided into three categories:
The costal cartilage is hyaline cartilage that extends the ribs to the sternum and adds to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax (rib cage). |
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