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In September 2007, I was badly hurt in a softball game when I was hit between the eyes by a thrown ball as I slid into second base. My face was crushed - shattered septum and frontal sinus, broken nasal bone and two broken orbitals - and I required 11 hours of reconstructive surgery and months of healing. After being physically cleared to resume contact sports with the advice that I protect my reconstructed face, I began to search the marketplace for a protective facemask of some sort. All I found was a cheap looking nose guard with bulky black padding. Knowing that the padding would surely limited my vision, I decided to seek out the makers of a facemask I'd seen worn by the Detroit Piston star Rip Hamilton. The team sent me to Jeremy Murray and Rita at Michigan Hand and Sport Rehabilitation Centers.

From the beginning, Jeremy and his staff have been caring, professional and eager to please. They wanted to hear my story and to help me get back to my active lifestyle. The staff provided simple, clear instructions on what they needed from me (a prescription, plaster face casting and front and side photos of my face), and within a week after sending my materials, Jeremy had created and shipped to me a custom made facemask. As a result, I have returned with confidence to competition on the basketball court and on the playing field.

The light weight, protective face mask is one-of-a-kind. It's easy to use. It offers superior protection, clear lines of vision and a comfortable fit. After use, it's easy to clean with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. The elastic straps are adjustable and enable me to attach the mask securely but comfortably to my head. In short, there is nothing on the market like it. Without the prompt, professional and courteous service of Jeremy and his staff, I do not believe I would have the confidence needed to resume playing sports. The product is awesome, and the staff is even better. A winning combination. I would highly recommend the facemask and the staff to anyone. They may be one of the best product and service companies I have ever worked with.

Rob Carr

There are a few easy steps that must be followed in order to obtain a custom facemask for yourself, your child, or your athlete.

Step 1: A prescription from your doctor

When the prescription is written it needs to have the name of the patient, the date that it was written, the specific diagnosis, and what is being prescribed. It is typical for the physician to write "Custom Facemask" or "Custom Protective Mask" on the prescription.

Step 2: Photos

In order to establish proper trimlines for a facemask, Jeremy will need to work from some simple headshots of the patient. He needs three (3) photos:

• Frontal, full face image
• Right facial profile
• Left facial profile

Photos can either be emailed to MHSRC (preferred) or printed and included with the shipping package. Photos can be emailed to:
jermurray@hanger.com

Step 3: A facial Impression

This step is the most difficult step to complete. In order to create a custom facemask we need to have an impression, or cast, of the patients face. This is what we use to make a positive working mold of your face to create a truly custom facemask. There are many ways to have an impression taken. An orthotist (which can be located in your area at www.oandpcare.org), treating physician, team trainer, or physical therapist are all options. We have even had parents, coaches, or friends take impressions with great success. For exact details about having an impression made, such as dimensions and procedures, please call or text Jeremy at (586) 243-5175.

Watch this video for a demonstration on how an impression is taken

Step 4: Payment

Please contact us to arrange payment for the facemask. We are happy to accept a credit card over the phone (Visa, MC, Amex, Discover), personal check (which can be mailed with the impression), or arrange a payment plan to fit your needs.
The total cost of your mask will vary depending on the specific mask required (yes, we make more than one style of mask!), shipping preference, and any other special considerations (such as same day or next day turn around). Please contact us to determine billing/payment prior to mailing in your impression.

Step 5: Sending it all in

When the impression is complete, please pack for shipping as though you were sending a fragile artifact. Bubble wrap is great, just be careful not to wrap too tightly and distort the impression. It is impossible to understate the importance of shipping your impression carefully. We have no way of knowing the correct dimensions of your impression if it arrives damaged or misshapen. The fit and function of the mask is certain to be affected if the impression does not arrive at our office in the same condition that it came off the patients face.
Please contact Jeremy for the shipping address and anticipated turn around time.
jermurray@hanger.com
(586) 243-5175