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.
A thermoplastic splint can also be used to stabilize an injury prior to surgery as well as to provide fast immobilization to areas of trauma in emergency rooms. The two basic types of thermoplastic splints are made from low temperature thermoplastic materials and high temperature thermoplastic materials.hese splints are better suited for lower limb or back injuries that generally require a longer healing period. Rehabmart is pleased to offer a variety of thermoplastic splints from such quality manufacturers as Sammons Preston and North Coast.