Will this prevent my wrist from bending up (back towards the top of my forearm)? It seems the braces are designed to prevent the wrist flexing down.
122407
Yes, your wrist will not be able to bend neither down or up. It works both ways due to the way it snuggles tightly and as the part laying on your wrist is not flexible.
122408
I think it could be best described as semi-rigid, maybe allowing you to move your hand up or down about an inch or so, and yet it's comfortable enough to wear all night long.
169307
I have a similar condition and I love this brace. It supports but gives good flexibility. Buy one size bigger than what they say though. I will buy again when I need a new one.
1779733
I have worn my husband's and it doesn't roll down, but it seems to slide down a bit. I need to have a larger size than his due to my thighs, knee and calves are larger. So I suggest that you determine the size because I think they are worth it for all day wear. You DON'T sweat with these like you do most other braces! They feel good and allow movement with support. Others keep you more stiff-legged and throw the rest of your body out of alignment. Good luck. :)
1485217
Yes, I can write with this wrist support. That's actually why I bought it - I have a more inhibiting brace that I wear to workout in & anything else that really strains my wrist, then I wear this most of the day at work when typing and writing.
1973715
Because it has a plastic flexible rod on either side of the brace, it does not roll down. It does not slide down nor fall down. I am very pleased with it as other braces made of rubbery material gave me a rash and sweated. This brace is fantastic.
1054915
You can bend over with restriction. Depends on on how high or low it is fastened around your body. The purpose of the brace is to keep your lower back secure. Bending at the knees helps.
459692
Depends if its on the throwing hand. If you are trying to protect the wrist this brace or the one with a flexible metal pad would be better. Arm sleeve doesn't do much mostly just for show
388453
nope. This brace is a game changer. I used it while playing hockey never an issue
459473
No, it doesn't go up high enough to keep you from clenching. It will keep you from curling your wrist.
1693613
No. However, these wrist supports help prevent strain to the same tendons involved in tennis or golfers elbow by minimizing over flexion during exercise.
489970
I wear the brace while doing pushups and yoga without problems. Although I do have to mention that this brace will help pain on the outside or ulnar side of your wrist it most likely isn't going to help with pain on the inside or radial (thumb) side of the wrist.
1036846
i would think so, its a velcro belt what goes around your wrist. hope it helps. My mom loves this little brace!
2234707
I had a wrist sprain from a fall. I tried sleeping without the brace on, but I would usually bend my wrist in my sleep and wake up in pain. I did wear it a little looser for sleep, though. The brace needed to be laundered after about 10 days of summer wear. I put it in a mesh bag and washed it in my machine in warm. It air dried quickly. I feel that the brace really helped me be more functional while I waited the six weeks it took for the sprain to heal.
166615
To answer your question - yes. This is a fabulous brace. I were them because I snap my wrists when using weight. This keeps my wrist in place with a metal bar that goes from top to bottom - but very comfortable.
962654
I haven't had any such problem with this brace. It's comfortable enough for me. But I don't wear it at night I use it only to keep my trigger thumb in check when I'm doing manual work.
212850
I only wear the brace while I am lifting heavy items and then I remove it the rest of the day. While I lift I can still feel my stomach muscles being used so I wouldn't think using it would make them weaker.
6919
It's not actually that odd of a response. It would depend on your flexibility. I was able to get the brace on easily on my own, but I'm still fairly limber. If you are stiff or not very flexible you're going to need a little help getting it on. You'll have to decide that on your own. It is a very good brace and I'm not sure I've seen a better one advertised.