What is the Physio Room.com Wrist Brace with Thumb Splint? Adjustable, lightweight & removable wrist/thumb brace that can also be used as a protective cast. Protects the wrist & thumb following fractures & sprains while permitting full finger function or for people suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. When can I use it? Following a broken wrist or sprained wrist. Following a broken thumb or sprained thumb (Skiers Thumb). Ideal during the healing stage of wrist & thumb ligament injuries & following surgery. When you dont want a smelly wrist stuck inside a heavy old plaster. Which size do I need? Measure around wrist at widest point. If you are between sizes, please choose the larger size. Small: 13cm-15cm (5"-6") Medium: 15cm-17cm (6"-6¾") Large: 17cm-19cm (6¾"-7½") X-Large: 19cm-21cm (7½"-8¾") How does it work? It has a strong but lightweight plastic shell & spica that protect & immobilise the wrist & thumb, just as well as an old fashioned plaster cast
- except its much easier to wear, & can be removed to allow you to wash & carry out supervised exercises. This speeds up the healing process. The Physio Room.com Wrist Brace with Thumb Spica has two dual stabilisers above & below the wrist, that are designed to support the wrist & prevent movement. Adjustable Velcro straps ensure a personalised fit. The Thumb Splint provides additional protection for the thumb & another Velcro strap ensures thumb immobilisation in a neutral position. This is ideal for allowing thumb injuries to heal.