e NABLE Measurement Guide

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In order for e-NABLE to be better able to assist, we will be needing some basic information about the
i recipient as well as a series of photos to have a better understanding of the type of device that might
be best suited. We will require these to gauge sizing and range of motion. The following is a guide on
how to provide the required information.


Name Relationship to Recipient
Recipient Age of Recipient

Location Contact Number

Email

You will be needing a pen, a camera, a ruler or Draw lines around both wrists and elbows
A
tape measure. A coin is optional for size reference.

B to help us easily determine where they are
located from the photos.
Measurement scale
Used?

Coin used if applicable

Photos of the subject in three different postures will be needed. Please note the following for each:
i 1. All pictures should include the entire forearm, including the elbow.
2. All pictures should be taken from directly above the forearms and not at an angle.
3. All pictures require a ruler or equivalent reference measurement scale.

Have the subject lay both arms on a flat surface with the ruler parallel and in the middle
1 of both arms. Take the photo as shown.

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2 Have the subject fold the hands inwards
as much as possible and take the photo.
3 Have the subject fold the hands outward as
much as possible and take the photo.

Please provide additional information regarding the motion of the wrist, associated pain or anything
Q affecting motion of the limb. The provided gauntlet will require motion at the wrist. It will be
calibrated as well as possible to generate the clasping motion properly during use.

Submit this form along with the three (3) requested photos to enablematcher@gmail.com. Someone
R from the community will contact you, usually within 24-48 hours, to get the process started.

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