I am a piano student &amp; really don't want to give up playing. Wondering if this splint would might be helpful in relieving pain while not immobilizing?
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It doesn't immobilize the thumb completely. You might also want to look in to arthritis gloves which help circulation but you can still move your fingers.
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To KSumners...........I wish I could help you with that..............I did not recieve on with the beace I purchased........but I am thinking it might be a squeeze implement to use for your fingers..........closing the fingers around......opening, closing....a type of exercise ball?? to give some therapy:) wish I had gotten one..........!!
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This item helps with pain. But it is only light support. If you have a lot of main you need more support. You might want to check with your doctor. Thank you
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Yes I believe it will be helpful. I had an injured knee on top of the normal arthitis pain and as a consequence the knee hurt at rest or in movement. Someone recommended Kytta Salbe and it was wonderful. I keep it in my handbag in case there is a flare up.
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I think it has helped me with my hand cramping. There is a holder for your index finder so it doesnt have to constantly rest on the L&R; top buttons. The grip is big and comfortable, but not hard. More like those therapy balls you can squeeze. In my opinion I think its better than no grip and any current grip out there.
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You don't state the source of the problem, if it is diabetes, I couldn't say. I have used mine on the heel for plantar fasciitis and it did ease the pain and likely reduced the time of discomfort overall. In either case, it won't hurt to try it, the foam on mine fell off but I just used it without. You might consult your local health store to see if they have anything to restore circulation and support nerve repair in the herbal supplements.
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no. it is a cloth splint, and not strong enough. I have the same problem and it is better than anything else I have found
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You should probably ask your physical therapist. I broke my wrist, the therapist introduced it at our last session. I like the way it engages the whole arm plus the core. You also need to work at least hard enough to get it to shimmy so can't cheat.
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Yes! I would recommend taping the pinky to the ring as the pinky has a wide range of abduction and opposition. Taping the ring to the pinky along with the splint should help calm it down as well. All the best to you!
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I purchased this before going to the doctor and after reading various tips for trigger thumb that said to immobilize. While it did help with the pain, the trigger thumb wasn't relieved. When I went to the doctor he didn't say anything about immobilizing the thumb. I did have a cortisone shot and that helped the most.
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This device stimulates your muscles rather than manipulates them manually as a previous response states. I think this is a wonderful device. It is small and I can take it anywhere. This winter I am back to painless snow shoveling. Previously I would be in pain for weeks following a shoveling event. I move easier and no longer fear the pain which always makes it worse.
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my sister, who I gave this to, just texted me back saying she is pretty much stuck in bed once this splint is on. Not comfortable to walk with it on. However, immediately after her 1st couple of nights use she had already noticed relief w/ those 1st few steps off the bed in the mornings. Having been afflicted myself before w/plantar I know those 1st few steps in the morning are the worst. She has now been using it for over a month religiously and it has really helped her with those very painful mornings. Hope this info helps.
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Yes, I tried it for my dog and really helped her recover the movement in her hind legs. It does not eliminate the pain but she was much more functional after being laying in the bed all day, so I was really happy. I really recommend it.
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Sorry about your knee. No fun for sure. I am not a doctor however I will share my sons experience. My son was born with a severe club foot that required 3 surgeries to correct at 14 months old. He is now 26 years and has been suffering with arthritis for about 4 years. I originally bought this for myself and he had asked me if I thought it could help him. I was not sure if it would so we gave it a try and it did! He said that it works great for him. I now see that there are pads available on Amazon. I will be buying some here. (The unit wants you to purchase replacements from China. I did not feel comfortable doing that). Best wishes to you. Cheryl
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I think so. It has a good representation of what a piano does and feels like. I.e., it's not just a cheap keyboard but is small and capable. The built-in features seem useful for learning how to play a piano. It's worth a try, if one were motivated enough.
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Yes Sara, it's a big help with strength and dexterity. It would be perfect for starting to develop finger independence and probably help the quality of your massages :)
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We got it for tennis related pain/injury that hurts side to side movement but it helps a lot for typing, piano, and any activity with large wrist movement. My daughter puts it on for everything because it helps so much. Her primary pain is in the ulnar outside of wrist and it seems to keep it in line better when she puts it on. It was well worth it to her. It is light, comfortable and she uses it. The others are too bulky and just don't seem to support the same movement.