Wrightington Wrist Brace
For severe fractures and injuries that occur further up the wrist, the 18cm extended length of the Wrightington Wrist Brace can provide additional support. The overstitched hook and loop tabs are extremely easy to apply, even for people with limited dexterity and the overlocked edges offer excellent comfort; in addition the aluminium palm bar holds your wrist at the ideal position for healing and pain relief.
What's Included?
- 1 x Wrightington Wrist Brace
What Sizes are Available?
Please use the sizing image and table below to determine the correct size for you, then select your desired option from the drop down menu at the top of the page:
Size | Wrist Circumference (cm) |
Extra Small | 11.5 - 13cm |
Small | 14 - 15cm |
Medium | 16.5 - 18cm |
Large | 20 - 21.5cm |
Extra Large | 23 - 24cm |
Key Features and Benefits of the Wrightington Wrist Brace
- An 18cm length provides excellent support to the entire wrist and forearm
- Made from quality woven elastic that provides gentle compression to the injured area
- Easy to open hook and loop tabs have been designed for people with limited dexterity
- Unique overlocked edges offer excellent comfort that minimises chafing
- Aluminium palm bar is fully adjustable to hold the wrist at the correct angle
- Available in black or beige to be stylish or unobtrusive respectively
- Please note this support is available to purchase for the right or left wrist
How Does Compression Help With Injuries?
Providing gentle compression to the area around an injury improves circulation and prevents the excess build up of fluid, helping to reduce swelling. Compression also improves the rate of healing by the build up of lymph fluids, which need to flow properly to transport damaged cells and tissue.
Why Are Overlocked Edges More Comfortable?
By minimising the chafing at the thumb web and palmar crease, the overlocked edges help ensure that this wrist splint is exceptionally comfortable. The overstitched tabs are also easy to adjust, making it simple to apply the right amount of pressure for your injury.
What Colours Are Available?
This wrist support comes in two different colours, you can select your preference of beige or black from the menu at the top of the page.
What Are the Advantages of a Thumb Restriction Splint?
Instead of completely immobilising the joint like a cast, a wrist and thumb support splint allows for some movement. This allows you to retain some some manual dexterity in your fingers, making daily tasks easier and reducing muscle atrophy during the healing process.
Why Is It Useful to be Able to Adjust the Aluminium Palmar Bar?
The angle at which a wrist is supported is crucial to whether it heals correctly and to how much pain reduction the orthotic provides. In the majority of cases the angle at which it feels most comfortable is going to be the one most ideal for healing, making this brace's personal adjustability extremely useful. For severe injuries it's recommended that a health professional determines the angle of the bar.
Indications for the Wrist and Thumb Brace
The Wrist and Thumb Brace is an ideal choice for a number of wrist conditions, including but not limited to:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- CMC joint arthritis
- Basal joint arthritis
- Juvenile chronic arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- De Quervain's syndrome
- Gamekeeper's thumb
- Guyon's canal syndrome
- Inflamed tendons
- Luxation
- Medial subluxation
- Repetitive strain injury
- Skier's thumb
- Sprained wrist
- Stener lesion
- Thumb basal/saddle joint irritation
- Ulnar tunnel syndrome
- Weakness of the thumb joint
- Worn cartilage