The roots of basketball are firmly embedded in Canada. In 1891 the game was invented by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian who hailed from Almonte, Ontario.Basketball played by school and local amateur teams has been part of the Canadian sports scene since the turn of the century.n 1891 the game was invented by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian who hailed from Almonte, Ontario.
A spica splint consists of a metal enclosed in a fabric, which is pliable and can be moulded according to the shape and size of the hand. Velcro strips are used to secure and maintain the splint on the hand and help in comfortably fitting the splint to a variety of hands.
Fabricated splints/orthotics* may be static, dynamic or static progressive. Static orthotics are often used to put part or all of the elbow, wrist & hand at rest so that diseased or injured tissue can be supported and undergo uninterrupted healing.abricated splints/orthotics* may be static, dynamic or static progressive. Static orthotics are often used to put part or all of the elbow, wrist & hand at rest so that diseased or injured tissue can be supported and undergo uninterrupted healing.