Velpeau Arm Sling for Sleep, Shoulder Immobilizer for Women & Men - Very Soft Sling for Rotator Cuff Tear, Fractured, Dislocation, Broken, Postoperative, Fits Left & Right (Blue, M: Bust 31.5-39.5″)

I am two weeks out from rotator cuff surgery, with four weeks left in a sling and like many I was pretty sick of the hospital issued sling after a few days. It was especially uncomfortable to relax or sleep in so I looked for a better option and this sling is it. Pros: SUPER comfortable - it's night and day how much nicer this is to relax and sleep in. VERY stabilizing - my arm feels MUCH more secure and the design of this sling allows you to really tighten it down comfortably to be very secure. Distributes weight better - I have been walking 3-4 miles a day this week and the traditional sling that just goes over one shoulder gets really uncomfortable because my one shoulder bears all the weight of the sling and my arm while I'm walking around. With this sling with straps over both arms, the weight is distributed better. If you want to get back to being active quickly, this sling will really help. Easy enough to get on and adjust alone - it took a couple of tries, but I can pretty easily get this on and off by myself if I need to. VERY easy to ajust. CONS: Front pouch positioning - the only real con for me is that the pouch and strap piece that goes on first is designed to hold your arm very centered in front of your body, as opposed to a traditional sling that allows your arm to me more at your side. This sling doesn't really adjust enough to allow your arm at your side, which is a little problematic when I'm working. I've been able to go back to work at a desk job and for working at a computer, I use my normal sling so I can have my arm at an angle that allows me to type. This con is really a small price to pay for the overall comfort and relief I have gotten. All in all, this is a great purchase, especially if you need to sleep in your sling or you want to be more active.

Great support without the irritation of the neck that comes with the typical sling. I highly recommend it!

The sling is very comfortable. Ideally you do need another person to help you put it on. I purchased it hoping that I could sleep in it, but found that the strap that wraps around your arm and chest does move up and down. I'd say this is best for being worn when you're awake and moving about, especially if you don't need a sling with an additional pillow between your torso and your forearm.

Nice Sling for it's Purpose just be sure to have some help to get it on so it can be adjusted. It takes some practice to put it on yourself

ANOTHER UPDATE: Just wanted to add one more thing. I've been using this now for a month so I'll let you know that this thing stretches out a lot. You'll have to read adjust it constantly. Annoying, but still helps, just is really a pain mow.that it's all stretched out. EMS OF NEW UPDATE: UPDATE: I am still benefitly greatly with this brace. I'm going to add one thing...DONT SLEEP WITH IT ON. I thought it would help, one day it felt so good I didn't put it on during the day. Big Mistate. Wrap around piece was up around my neck. The rest just twisted. END OF UPDATE..I'm currently recovering from knee replacement surgery and in the interim tore my rotator cuff. My shoulder needs a replacement, but I can't have that done until I'm released from knee PT. This brace is a lifesaver. Since I have a complete tear in my shoulder with a couple other ones along with a cyst, your arm dangling free makes the pain horrible by the end of the day. This sling / brace keeps your arm against your body and it also takes the pressure off the hanging of your arm. My size is a medium I'm 5'2 and about 185 lb.. I first ordered the large since I'm not exactly a small person... I don't know if it was mark wrong or not, but that thing was huge, and I mean huge. The medium is perfect. It's exactly what I needed. I'm looking at wearing it for at least another month or so before I get a full shoulder replacement. I recommend this highly. Regular slings don't do anything as far as stopping the hanging pressure of the shoulder and I love the free piece that goes around you, it can tighten and hold everything in place. Some people say they can't get it on by themselves, but after practicing a little bit I managed to figure out how to do it alone. Tricky little thing but practice makes perfect. Recommend.

Great but large is too large for me. I am returning to get a smaller size. Large does not fit like a woman’s large in a blouse. It’s huge and probably would fit a large man.

love this sling. it beats the heck out of the hospital sling they sent me home with. the picture shows strap across the mid section. i prefer the velcro to be on the front side as it makes it easier for you to put on and take off the sling. h one arm reaching behind you is not easy. it helps with sleeping, the shoulder cant drop and the straps are crossed in the back and having 2 staps distribute the weight so you dont feel like it is cutting into my shoulder. The material is soft and not scratchie, and if you are by youself the straps are long enough to be albe to put it on by yourself, strecommend you have someone help you. i still like to use a small pillow on the couch as it helps to support weight of your shoulders. and you are comfotabel,

I broke my shoulder Sunday night.lt was literally the most pain I’ve ever felt in my life, and I have two kids! Finally went to the ER Monday morning. X-rays confirmed the break. Sent home with a flimsy sling that did NOT support my broken bones. This thing was ridiculous. After two days of agony I found this. Got it today. Changing out of the hospital “sling” into this one brought me to tears. Zero healing with that pos the ER sent me home in. It was horrible. And then I got this on. Holy smokes, this thing is freaking amazing. It does take some adjusting to get it just right, but having the ability to get it just right is pretty awesome. I don’t feel the bones shift at all. I haven’t taken anything for pain since I got it on. If you are one of the unlucky to have to go through this, DO NOT hesitate to get this. Sooner rather than later.

I bought this sling to support a broken collarbone, and it’s far more comfortable than the basic sling I was given at the hospital. The material is soft and supportive, and the cross-strap design distributes the weight evenly, which has eliminated the strain I was feeling in my trapezius muscle. The chest strap does an excellent job of keeping the shoulder immobile, providing noticeable pain relief. I also really appreciate the built-in pocket—it’s perfect for holding my phone or doctor’s notes. Overall, this sling has made a big difference in comfort and support. I would absolutely give it five stars.

This thing saved my neck and shoulders, the double strap is so much more comfortable than most slings I've tried. So much so that, if pain the pain of dealing with atrophy for weeks to months down the line, I would wear it occasionally as a portable arm rest.

Did not work for me but it's made ok.

Works perfectly my wife just had rotator cuff surgery and this sling holds her arm in perfect position so she has no pain she has been using for sleeping at night and she wakes up in nopiain so yes I highly recommend it if your going to have rotator cuff surgery

The fit is terrible and it’s just ridiculous. Don’t waste your time.