Re: [lace-chat] Need a good functional wrist and thumb brace
Everyone's different but from my experience... When I had thumb tendonitis the physiotherapist suggested I wear a thumb brace and rest my thumb (no lacemaking etc). The thumb got worse and I ended up with a trigger thumb. Only when I gave up wearing the brace did my thumb start to improve! The trigger thumb went away and although the thumb still aches a bit at times it is much, much better. I do make an effort to rest it when it gets sore as I think that's the real answer. Jean in wet, grey Glasgow To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Need a good functional wrist and thumb brace
I can't really rest my hand from life, which seems to be what's annoying it. I can plainly see that completely rigid braces will make the problem worse - partly by spreading it around. That's why I want braces that allow function. Yours, Dora Smith Austin, TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Jean Leader [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 2:37 AM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] Need a good functional wrist and thumb brace Everyone's different but from my experience... When I had thumb tendonitis the physiotherapist suggested I wear a thumb brace and rest my thumb (no lacemaking etc). The thumb got worse and I ended up with a trigger thumb. Only when I gave up wearing the brace did my thumb start to improve! The trigger thumb went away and although the thumb still aches a bit at times it is much, much better. I do make an effort to rest it when it gets sore as I think that's the real answer. Jean in wet, grey Glasgow To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/699 - Release Date: 2/23/2007 1:26 PM To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Need a good functional wrist and thumb brace
I know there are people on this list who like to keep on using their hands, and I bet some of them have joint and tendon problems in their hands. I need a good thumb and wrist brace, for wrist and thumb tendonitis, thumb arthritis, and snapping thumb. Supporting and keeping from extremes of range of motion the wrist and base of thumb would be good enough. Brace must allow just enough range of motion in the thumb joints to type and mouse, but not let the distal joint - the thumb joint fartherst from the hand - snap. Many spica braces don't really protect that joint. I have to be able to use thumb and fingers to scoop out bird seed - all of that. Ability to ride a bike too would be just boss - but I ahve an idea that is asking too much. Brace also has to be not too bulky to type with it. Yours, Dora Smith Austin, TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/699 - Release Date: 2/23/2007 1:26 PM To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] Need a good functional wrist and thumb brace
Hi Dora, Hey I am with you. I have a wrist and hand brace but does nothing to protect my thumb. I just put up with the paina and go right ahead and do what I do. (not fixable and I am NOT going to stop using my hands.) Also as for being good enough to give good range of motion to your fingers and thumb? Haa haa...I use it and get so frustrated I end up taking it off. It is VERY clumsy. I can type with it but again not really graceful. I think if I were to keep it on more I may eventually get better at it but my patience is thin. I just go on crocheting, lacing, knitting, putering, etc. My problem is nerve damage in my hand and arm. (and tendon damage in the wrist area on top of it all) Good luck and hopefully we will BOTH get some good suggestions. Cearbhael -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dora Smith Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 7:07 PM To: Chat Subject: [lace-chat] Need a good functional wrist and thumb brace I know there are people on this list who like to keep on using their hands, and I bet some of them have joint and tendon problems in their hands. I need a good thumb and wrist brace, for wrist and thumb tendonitis, thumb arthritis, and snapping thumb. Supporting and keeping from extremes of range of motion the wrist and base of thumb would be good enough. Brace must allow just enough range of motion in the thumb joints to type and mouse, but not let the distal joint - the thumb joint fartherst from the hand - snap. Many spica braces don't really protect that joint. I have to be able to use thumb and fingers to scoop out bird seed - all of that. Ability to ride a bike too would be just boss - but I ahve an idea that is asking too much. Brace also has to be not too bulky to type with it. Yours, Dora Smith Austin, TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/699 - Release Date: 2/23/2007 1:26 PM To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
