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 splint will keep your finger elevated and hold it in place. To make a splint: 1  Take a long thin item, as long as your broken finger, such as a popsicle stick or a pen. 2  Place it next to your broken finger, or have a friend or family member help you hold it in place.3  Use medical tape to wrap together the stick or pen and your finger. Take a long thin item, as long as your broken finger, such as a popsicle stick or a pen. 2  Place it next to your broken finger, or have a friend or family member help you hold it in place. 3  Use medical tape to wrap together the stick or pen and your finger. 4  Wrap it loosely.