I need a brace that will stop me from clenching my fists at night. Does the brace go high enough on the palm to do so?
459473
No, it doesn't go up high enough to keep you from clenching. It will keep you from curling your wrist.
459474
I was prescribed wrist supports to wear at night to keep my wrists straight. I hadn't realized curling my wrists at night (sleeping like a cat) was giving me wrist pain during the day. No, they won't keep your from clenching your fists if that's what you mean.
459475
I don't think so. I have not tried this but it is not that long, so I believe you need something else. This one is good for daily activities, allows your hand a good deal of flexibility. Futuro carries a brace specially designed for that, though. My step mom has one and she really likes it. Hope this helps.
459476
Your fingers can bend but you cannot make a complete fist. Hope this helps!
138553
I wear this brace when I sleep sometimes. This brace is a compression brace and it works by reducing swelling in the joint. By reducing the swelling it reduces pain. It does also give support but I would not say thats it's main purpose. With that in mind it does not take much to reduce swelling and should not be tight. I found the longer I wore the brace the better my knees were and felt. If the brace was too tight I would not be comfortable wearing it for extended periods of time. I think a good way to judge the right pressure is.... You should not notice an obvious mark or difference in thickness of your leg above or below the brace where it ends. There should not be a bulge above or below... and even after removing there shouldnt be a noticeable mark. This brace has made a world of difference for me and actually returned my knees to a normal looking knee as the swelling in them from injuries and lymes disease. I am 45 and very athletic. I still cant run anymore but atleast I can move again and hope to run again someday. For now I cycle. Good luck! ps. I you are a guy you will probably go to tight. Men seem to believe if a little is good... Alot must be better. LOL NO NO NO!!!
1933783
I'm not a gamer but, I do alot of demanding work with my hands. I have no problems wearing the brace during work or play. I actually don't need to wear it constantly because it has helped me that much!
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Both - it has a metal splint but has a wonderful cushion in the palm that makes it super comfortable. I use this only at night - I type at work and so it would be very difficult to use this while typing as it keeps your hand fairly immobilized. This is by far the most comfortable brace I've found.
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Don't know. I have basal thumb arthritis in both hands and I wear the braces when my thumbs are tender and I need to protect them. Basal thumb arthritis is not in the finger joints but the soft part inside the hand. It's like having arthritis in your knee but it's in your hands. The braces work for me. Do not wear them all the time, only when the area is tender.
1931077
It has a thumb hole on both sides so it can be worn on either right or left hand. It works really well for me with just a slight adjustment of the inside pillow, it tends to move just a bit sometimes. I really love this brace, it works for me!
485935
I did not find this brace comfortable, but I think I went to their site and found a way to get a correct measurement. Sorry, I can't be of further help.
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"Yes" and "no". "Yes", working out heavy duty, practice for the actual self - defense. Plus prevents any possible hand and wrist injuries. Ligaments and tendons brusing. "No", light duty workouts. Proper techniques, especially "hooks", on all punches use the "index" & "middle" fingers' knuckles. Hooks - fist / punches in a vertical. In an angled fist, the "ring" & "pinky" knuckles may fracture to the meta carpal (top of the hand - wrist to the knuckles. It will swell up and pain), also known as "Boxer 's Fracture". Research in Youtube for proper techniques, wrist (straight), forearm (leveled), hip (are in torque motion), feet (pivot on the balls of your feet), & hand (proper technique & position). Be safe, have fun, prevent any possible injuries to you & other. All about being / staying healthy & having fun. Enjoy. : )
84478
I use it on my right hand, however there is a thumb hole on both sides of the brace so it can be worn either on your right or left hand.
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I feel it is not good for carpel tunnel syndrome because it is important for it to stay secure overnight while sleeping but it does not. The velcro fastener at the base of the wrist guard is supposed to hold it tightly in place but because it is so small, it looses it's grip and moves around. I would suggest you try another brand.
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Band it by far exceeds any brace using an air pillow. The way a brace functions is to rest the tendon attachment at the elbow. Bandit fits better, stays in place and applies the correct amount of pressure....when applied properly, to rest the tendon without having to cut off the circulation to your lower arm.
730517
I just tried to put on my brace without using my thumb on the other hand. I had no problem. I believe this will work for you.
955083
No, this wouldn't work for palm protection on kipping pull ups. I use this tape to wrap my thumbs when I'm hook gripping on my oly lifts and to wrap my wrists for false grip on muscle ups. I recently purchased the natural grips from rogue to protect my palms, and I'm pretty happy with them. They're a little pricey, but they hold up better than the tape strips you can make yourself.
153193
Yes, I've used it during my workouts and brace does not feel like it's in the way
830143
If by the top of the hand, you mean palm, then yes, it does cover that part. You can manipulate it a little big, too. Also, Jessica, if you purchase it and it doesn't work for you, amazon has a fantastic return policy. I know that's a pain, but if it's not what you need, then don't keep it. I hope you get relief soon. If there is any thing else I can help you with, let me know. Hand pain is just a pain, isn't it?
644507
My daughter wears the brace all day especially during Track Meet days. She has not expressed any discomfort from extended use. She doesn't sleep in it.
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Yup! The metal runs from the bottom (the area covering the wrist), then curves upward to cover about half of the palm, for me, it hits right in the middle of my palm. So, yes, there is metal support for the entire length of the bottom part of the brace. And at the top there is also what feels like a bendable plastic support that also runs the entirety of the brace. It is a great design that offers amazing support, it has really helped me with my wrist pain issues.