Query - GYMNASTICS EQUIPMENT

Query - GYMNASTICS EQUIPMENT

Jeff Reznick

4/18/2002

Members of the O&P Community,

We received this note in our office just recently, and I have been
unable to find any comprehensive information to offer Ms. Edwards. Can
anyone assist her in her search for appropriate gymnastics equipment?

Thanks very much for your time and your consideration of this query.

Sincerely and with all best wishes,

Jeff

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Jeffrey S. Reznick, Ph.D.
Director and Senior Research Fellow
Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF)

-----Original Message-----
From: <Email Address Redacted> [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>]
Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 8:47 PM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: GYMNASTICS EQUIPMENT

Hi.

My daughter is 6 years old and is progressing in gymnastics. However,
we are at the stage where she needs some extra equipment. She has a
small hand. Her palm is half the size of her normal hand. She has 4
nubs for fingers and her thumb is half the size of her normal thumb. We
are looking for a bear claw type device that would help to evenly
distribute the weight on her hand and also help so that she doesn't
dislocate her elbow. The gymnastics equipment companies don't carry
variations of the bear claw for her hand. Also looking for any device
to help with uneven bars. Would greatly appreciate any help.

Janine Edwards
<Email Address Redacted>