- Description
- Why We Like It
This hand and wrist immobilizer holds the wrist, palm, fingers and thumb in a neutral resting position, for day or nighttime use. It has an ergonomic rigid splint with soft, breathable padding, adjustable fastener straps and a thumb loop for a secure, nonslip fit, and a removable, machine-washable cover. Sizes XS to XL.
Specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| What's Included | Hand and Wrist Immobilizer |
| Uses | Holds the hand and wrist in a neutral resting position |
| Sizes |
X-Small: Length 9.84", Palm Width 3.74" Small: Length 11.81", Palm Width 3.94" Medium: Length 12.60", Palm Width 4.33" Large: Length 13.78", Palm Width 4.53" X-Large: Length 14.17", Palm Width 4.72" |
| Materials | Composite splint, Lycra/cotton blend, Latex-free foam, Fastener material |
| Care Instructions | Remove rigid splint before cleaning. Machine wash cover in cold water with like colors. Air dry completely before reinserting splint. |
| Fit | Adjustable straps and thumb loop for secure, nonslip fit |
| Comfort | Soft, breathable padding suitable for day and nighttime use |
Frequently Asked Questions
Both hold the wrist and hand in a neutral resting position. The Resting Hand Splint adds finger separators, keeping each finger in its own channel. Better when fingers are curling or overlapping, typical after stroke. This one holds the hand as a unit with a thumb loop, and comes in left and right versions with sizing, so it's the more tailored fit for a wrist injury, tendonitis or carpal tunnel.
A Wrist Brace supports the wrist and leaves the fingers working. This immobilises the wrist, palm and fingers together. If you need to keep using your hand during the day, wrist brace. If the goal is complete rest. Night-time, post-injury, contracture prevention. This.
You choose left or right when ordering, and a size from X-Small to Large. Measure around the wrist and check the size guide.
Yes. That's the main use. The rigid splint holds the hand still while you sleep so it doesn't curl, and the padding is soft enough for all night. Loosen the straps a touch if your fingers tingle.
Pull the rigid splint out, machine wash the cover cold with like colours, air dry, then put the splint back. Don't wash it with the splint in.
It's commonly used for that. The neutral position helps prevent the hand tightening into a flexion contracture. But the angle and wearing schedule should come from the occupational therapist, and they may prefer the Resting Hand Splint if the fingers need separating. Ask before buying.
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