A medical glove fitted and manufactured by Redruth-based DM Orthotics has been modelled alongside Tommy Hilfiger clothing by seven-year-old Jai Srinivasan.
The Runway of Dreams show, which took place in New York where Jai and his family live, promotes the differently-abled community in the fashion industry. Jai, who has cerebral palsy, was thrilled to take part.
“He has used many other hand braces, but we prefer the DMO (DM Orthotics) one as it isn’t bulky and he’s able to have more control over his fingers, without compromising his wrist position,” said Jai’s mum Kate. “He had an amazing time representing Runway of Dreams and has expressed interest in modelling in the future. We’re so proud of him.”
After suffering multiple strokes as a baby, Jai developed cerebral palsy which has left him with left-sided weakness. The DMO glove helps him move his hand and wrist correctly through biomechanical panelling and strategic reinforcement.
“The glove has a unique design which rotates Jai’s arm into a functional, comfortable position that allows correct alignment of the wrist,” said DM Orthotics founder and owner Martin Matthews, who is also Associate Professor at the University of Plymouth. “It’s proved very effective for cerebral palsy patients and we’re delighted that Jai and his mum are clearly very happy with it.”
DM Orthotics have been designing and manufacturing made-to-measure dynamic movement orthoses since first being launched as a company in 2005. Made of elastomeric fabric, they are a non-rigid method of managing the physical effects of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions like multiple sclerosis, stroke, cerebral palsy and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
The company’s expert clinical and managerial team, together with its prescribing clinicians, distribute DMO products in the UK and to over 25 countries worldwide.
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