Therapists can use this program to provide instructions and training on the use of an arm support and to help patients reach their goals. This program can be used with both mechanical and powered arm supports from various manufacturers.

The program includes four parts:

• PROGRAM OVERVIEW – Describes objectives and the requirements and process to meet these objectives, as well as needed documentation.
• EVALUATION VISIT – Describes information needed to determine the appropriateness of an arm support for the patient and provides an example Letter of Medical Necessity.
• INSTALLATION VISIT – Form to document user and caregiver training and to assess user function without and with the arm support. Establishes patient objectives and assesses current condition.
• FOLLOW-UP VISITS – Form documents exercises performed and progress in functional improvement and objective improvement in reaching patient goals.