Pro-Rheuma Wrist Thumb Brace

The Pro-Rheuma Wrist Thumb Brace features an easy slip-on design with D-ring closure straps, made from a breathable high compression material with microfleece lining for excellent comfort and support. The luxurious lining is extremely comfortable and ideal for patients with limited dexterity brought about by conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis.

The Wrist Thumb Brace features a medium stability palmar support which can be heat moulded to tailor it to your exact specifications, while the semi-flexible stay provides thumb abduction and support to CMC and MCP joints. The brace is available in a choice of black or beige colours.

What's Included?

• 1 x Wrist Brace

Please note that whilst the Wrist Brace is pictured in beige, it is also available in Black.

Sizing of the Wrist Thumb Brace

The Pro-Rheuma Wrist Thumb Brace is available in a range of different sizes based on the wrist circumference of the user. To find the right size for you, please measure the circumference of your wrist using a fabric tape measure and the image below as your guide.

Once you have this measurement, consult the sizing chart beneath to find the right size for you:

Key Features and Benefits of the Pro-Rheuma Brace

• Innovative wrist and thumb brace with great protection and design
• Slip-on design with D-ring closure straps makes putting it on easy
• Breathable, high compression material for both comfort and support
• Medium stability palmar support can be moulded to fit perfectly
• Semi-flexible stay provides excellent support to the joints
• Comes in a range of sizes, in a choice of black or beige

Where are the CMC and MCP Joints?

The CMC (carpometacarpal) and MCP (metacarpophalangeal) joints are located at the base of the thumb and in the palm as you can see in this diagram below:

Please note that this thumb support only offers stabilisation to the CMC and MCP joints in the thumb, if you wish to find a finger support please check out our full range of finger splints here.

How Effective are Thumb Supports for Treating Rheumatism?

Thumb supports reduce pain and help improve grip strength for people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a review published in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. This information is further backed by the Rheumatology Clinic and Outpatient Department, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland which demonstrated that hand function of women with RA was limited due to reduction in grip quality and manual dexterity, but that wrist stabilization with wrist braces improves hand function in patients with RA.

Does the Pro-Rheuma Wrist Thumb Brace Feature Stays?

Yes, the Pro-Rheuma Wrist Brace features a padded, malleable aluminium thumb stay that gently rests against the thumb-side of the brace to promote correct alignment during the healing stage of recovery. This is a vital feature for those recovering from injury like a sprain or minor fracture.

What's So Special About Neoprene?

Neoprene is one of the most lightweight and flexible synthetic polymers on the market today. Designed to be highly flexible without inhibiting the breathability of the brace, a neoprene foundation helps release odour and perspiration throughout the day.

Indications for the Pro-Rheuma Wrist Thumb Brace

The Pro-Rheuma Wrist Thumb Brace is designed to help mitigate the pain and discomfort associated with a range of different conditions, including:

• Arthritis
• Arthritis of the thumb
• Basal joint arthritis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• CMC instability
• CMC joint arthritis
• De Quervain's syndrome
• Degenerative diseases/irritation
• Gamekeeper's thumb
• General weakness
• Guyon's canal syndrome
• Inflamed/swollen tendons
• Juvenile chronic arthritis
• Luxation
• Medial subluxation
• Osteoarthritis
• Overuse injuries
• Pain/instability of the thumb extensors/abductors
• Post carpal/metacarpal surgery
• Post surgical repair
• Post traumatic conditions
• Post operative/pre operative conditions
• Repetitive strain injury
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Rhizarthrosis
• Scapholunate instability
• Scapholunate tear
• Skier's thumb
• Soft tissue injury
• Sprained wrist
• Stener lesion
• Strained wrist
• Tendinopathy
• Tendomyopathy
• Tendovaginitis
• Tenosynovitis
• Tendonitis
• TFCC injury
• Thumb basal joint instability
• Thumb basal/saddle joint irritation
• UCL injury
• UCL lesion
• Ulnar tunnel syndrome
• Weakened/torn TFCC ligaments
• Weakness of the thumb joint
• Worn Cartilage
• Wrist and thumb joint distortion
• Wrist contusion
• Wrist trauma