Anyone who has this brace also have the one with the metal stays? Do the stays make a difference?
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I bought this one first and then the one with the metal. The one with the metal hinges is way better. You can take them out if you don't need as much support. The other also has more Velcro and stronger straps. Is definitely worth putting a little bit of money out for the other.
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Mine are the same way & I don't believe it's affected the stabilizers performance. I'm really pleased with the results these stabilizers provided. Works exactly as advertised. Al Irwin
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Christie: I bought 2 with the stays, you can't even feel them and there really sib;t much lateral support since they're so thin. Mine, with the stays, do not limit my [Martial Arts] aggressive movement at all and I hardly notice I have them on 1-3 hrs every day.Denny - Chicago
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This brace allows you to move more easily than the hinged braces. The hinged braces are more stiff than this one, but the stays in this one are stiff enough that the brace does give you good support. Wouldn't recommend it right after surgery, but within a couple of weeks of surgery.
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No, 3 hard plastic nibbs keep it from touching the majority of the brace. I have not noticed it wearing but over time three small spots might develop. No worse than buckel rash and it lets me play my basses (I bought 4 do far).
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Hi!, You could send this question to the manufacturer. However, I would not recommend the use for anyone who has braces or any metallic parts inside/outside their upper body especially on the face or close to the face.
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It is interchangeable. I first bought one, to try it out. LOVED it. When my wrist is aching from too much typing,this lets me sleep without any problem. I tried the same brace on both wrists and it was still comfy. Note: It does have extra padding, so I don't recommend it for daytime use.
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I actually purchased this brace for my son for skiing. He is very happy with it. Says it's comfortable and works well for him and he goes skiing almost every weekend.Hope this helps!
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This brace has adjustable "stops" and you can place them where you need them. The fellow I ordered this for has used them for years and he is rather rough on his equipment. We have been very happy with it.
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I just bought the upper ones. I have never worn the bottom ones. I do however have a retainer I wear on the bottom from after I finished invisalign. I did not wear a bottom guard before my invisalign though.
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Christie: I bought 2 with the stays, you can't even feel them and there really sib;t much lateral support since they're so thin. Mine, with the stays, do not limit my [Martial Arts] aggressive movement at all and I hardly notice I have them on 1-3 hrs every day. Denny - Chicago
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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.
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I had them and replaced them with the cycra hand guards.. The aluminum guards work fine but the hardware holding them is crap, cheap metal.. I'd probably just spend the extra couple bucks and get the cycra aluminum hand guards. It's worth the investment
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Ooops---it's Monday; I mistakenly thought you were asking about a different McDavid product. Anyhow, this brace does give excellent support...sorry about the mix up!
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Yes, I have found that the brace helps with posture - I have issues with a bad shoulder and the brace helps hold it in place in addition to forcing my overall posture to be better. What discomfort complaints are you referring to? For me, the straps rub the front of my armpits which can be uncomfortable.
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Not really sure Laurie. I have pretty big wrists. I found this brace to be very heavy and hot. I went to a Corflex product which I had used before and found to be very light weight, cooler, but, still did the job. Hope you found this helpfull. Lou
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I'd say so, you might want to call the company itself and check. They are quite adjustable. In any event, Amazon is excellent about returns. These are hard to find in the stores, especially in my part of the world. If you are wearing a brace, then you might want to check with your doctor about how he wants matters.