ErgoFoam Shoulder Sling with Abduction Pillow - Premium Abduction Sling Designed for Athletes - Arm Sling Shoulder Immobilizer With Pillow (Left)

The Emergency Room sent me home with a sling after I broke my shoulder, with stern warnings to keep the shoulder still. That sling was loose -- at least one size too big -- and there was no way to get in and out of it myself. So I looked for alternatives. This Ergofoam sling made me feel as though I was wrapped in bubble wrap. It kept everything _still_, so that I didn't feel that a minor jostle would cause harm. It was far easier to sleep wearing this than the fabric slings were, because it has structure of its own. Unlike less expensive slings that put pressure on my neck, this one let me move things around until I was reasonably comfortable. You -- or a caregiver -- can adjust all sorts of straps and connectors. One you have it set just-so, it's possible to get into it (say, after a shower) on your own... most of the way. You put your injured arm into its foam cozy, and then slide into the "contraption" side of things. But you still need a caregiver to help with that sliding and then to connect the connectors. (That isn't a criticism, just setting expectations. I sure didn't know what questions to ask when I got hurt and I assume you are in the same predicament.) Over time, of course, it does need to go into the wash. The foam section gets sweaty and fills up with a lot of dead skin -- especially given that I had to go out in 110-degree Arizona heat. Fortunately, it went through the washing machine on a cold setting just fine, and then air dried. (I wore the fabric sling for the day.) One annoyance is a side effect of all those adjustments. There is a lot of velcro on this doohickey, part of its adjustability. However, by the nature of my injury, I didn't need the abduction pillow. The pillow connects to the "where your arm hangs out" part with a velcro band. I could leave off the pillow, but the velcro band is scratchy. That wasn't a problem when I wore it over a shirt, but it meant I had to wear a shirt (or pajamas) to bed. If the company supplied a velcro "blank" to smooth over that rough spot, I would have had more options. You might be thinking, "Geez, how much money do I want to invest in something I will wear for only 6 weeks?" I assure you that it is worth the money to get a good sturdy, adjustable sling. You'll feel like you are being _held_, rather than hoping to remain still.

My mom had shoulder surgery and she loved this sling. It is far more comfortable than the one the doctor gave her. It fits around the arm more like a sleeve so to speak so it is not pulling on your neck.

This sling is much more comfortable than the one I received from the doctors office. The sling itself is padded and makes my elbow and arm feel much more stable. It does have a tendency to be warm so I have used a linen pillowcase to line the sling so it has some breathability. The shoulder harness is excellent. The only thing I would change on this sling and pillow are the straps could be better quality. The edges tend to be a little rough after a weeks of use.They could be upgraded for a few more dollars and it would be at 100% better product. I ended up changing out the waist strap from the one I received from the doctors office and now have no complaints.

I bought this after my prescribed sling broke 2 weeks post op shoulder surgery, and I still had 4 weeks left to wear it. The design is very comfortable, fit me better, and easy to put on and take off. The quality is better than the one my doctors office gave me. Easy to adjust as well.

This sling takes the pressure off of my neck. With the Rotator Cuff surgery, you’re required to sleep in the brace for six weeks and I slept in a recliner to be able to get up, The old neck brace was digging into my neck and I couldn’t sleep. This brace distributes the pressure and I felt so much better. Even my Physical Therapist and Surgeon loved lives the brace and asked where I got it. I had my therapist adjust it for me to ensure the right fit. It was easier to get on and off,

Finding the sling the my surgeon prescribed uncomfortable on the neck, I ordered this one. Both my surgeon and physical therapist were impressed by it and it's low cost. There is no pressure on the neck and the weight is spread out. Well worth it, so much more comfortable.

Not a bad sling. I had shoulder surgery, and what I would suggest is that there be an extra strap near the hand opening to keep the forearm in the sling when in bed. Also, the velcro flap with the (ERGOFOAM) logo that closes the arm sling should be placed further rearward as my arm tends to want to slide out of the sling in bed. Otherwise, it's a good sling and the shoulder strap configuration definitely keeps the pressure off your neck.

I'm a pretty big guy: 6 feet about 265 lbs. 3X Carhartt shirts fit comfortably. The strap under my arm is maxed out, the shoulder still has some slack, and the lowest strap has plenty of slack. The doc sent me home with a Don Joy III sling, and it has not been a good fit. The extra underarm strap and shape of the spacer block on the Ergofoam holds everything in place. It nicely distributes the weight of my arm and elbow. The straps and pads don't feel super heavy duty, but they are comfortable and less bulky. There are no scratchy spots as the pads have the velcro covered. There could be a strap/holder for the squeeze ball, but I just used the one off my other sling. Overall, I am happy with my purchase so far. Hopefully it will last the month I am supposed to wear it.

Ensure you order the correct side! I just ordered the first one of these i saw after reading the reviews. I saw a couple that said it was changeable, it is not. Glad i reviewed my order changed it to the left shoulder as i live in New Zealand and it takes a while for items to arrive as it is. It is handy to have someone give you a hand when putting it on, I'm lucky enough to be pain free after my rotator cuff surgery so it's not too bad putting it on ( I'm currently week 2 of 6 that requires the sling). It was instant relief on the neck with the shoulder harness, man all slings should do the shoulder rig setup. I'm not the smallest guy ( 6ft1 & 330lb ) so the straps could be a bit longer. May be longer and the user could trim to a good length? Oh, yea it comes with a squeeze ball, but no way of attaching it to the sling, had to use the cradle from my original sling to use with this sling. Overall I'm happy with the purchase. I would recommend this sling.

Fits well, good quality, does a great job of supporting the arm as a result of shoulder surgery

Fits anyone of any size. Right or left arm. Adjustable in every way. Adjustment straps are covered as to not scratch de body. Arm is very supported. Incredibly satisfied with my purchase. Strongly recommend it for anyone having shoulder surgery.

Used this for Extensive Rt Shoulder repair recovery for 6 weeks. Always leave the abductor pad in place around the waist to support the compromised shoulder. Worked very well with the supplied Abductor pad and used during the day and to sleep at night only removing to dress or install the ice machine . Had the sling adjusted before surgery to fit comfortably over the type of shirt to be worn after surgery. For the sling, leave the buckle closest to the body attached at all times to keep the sling and the straps from getting twisted or clipped incorrectly. Hold sling in front of body and you will have 2 loops. Place the healthy arm through the one loop that is attached to the finger end of the sling and place head and compromised arm and shoulder through the loop with the elbow end of the sling making sure the sling has the open clasp to the front/away from the body. Place thumb loop of the buckle of the sling and attach the clasp. lift arm and adjust the abductor in place then place the sling on the abductor in the proper position and push on the abductor Velcro. You will have the sling and shoulder in place and comfortable as set previously. Ball was handy for exercising right after surgery to keep the swelling down and being black, the dog did not grab it. The only reason I gave a 4 is that their is no thumb strap. I found now and when I previously separated my shoulder this is crucial. The thumb strap locks the elbow in the pocket of the sling that locks the shoulder in place. Later on you can use the thumb loop or not depending on how the shoulder feels. I found this helped some shoulder latitude with the thumb out or locked in depending on how my shoulder and muscles felt during the day and night. I fabricated a doubled loop of 1/2" cotton rope and placed this over the front clasp and this worked very well to place my thumb in and out. Straps and sling were well protected with padding and very comfortable for the 6 weeks. If the abductor is removed leave the Velcro loop attached on the clip. Place the abductor in the proper position and hold lightly with the weight of your arm. Lay the latch end over the back of a chair and that will hold it high enough that you can reach it if you rotate your body making the latch end available to your good arm/hand that can then attach the clasp and the abductor will then be in place. I would recommend this product.

Looks good but it’s hard to but on after my surgery without help so I had to return!