PSB sport Thumb Brace
 Product information
The thumb brace supports the thumb when the thumb joint has
become unstable as a result of straining of the joint ligament.
The strap in the brace as it were compensates for the additional
movement brought about by the damaged ligament. The brace
offers the joint protection, also against impact. The undamaged
joints remain free and the straps can be adjusted in such
a way that the thumb can function normally. The brace leaves
the wrist entirely free and in no way restricts the wrist
movement. The brace is perfectly suited for wearing during
sport. Another advantage: the PSB wrist brace offers exceptional
comfort and is easy for the wearer to apply.
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Indication
The PSB thumb brace is used for the so-called skier’s
thumb: here there is residual instability (free movement)
as a result of an injury to the inside of the thumb joint.
The brace has specifically been developed for the joint at
the base of the thumb, also known as MCP 1.
Sizing
The PSB thumb brace is available for both left and right
thumb. For the correct size, measure around the middle
hand, below the lower finger knuckles.
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| Sizes |
Circumference |
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S |
16
- 19 |
M |
19 - 22 |
L |
22
- 25 |
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Applying the brace
- Step 1
Ensure that the two straps are loose. Insert the thumb
through the opening at the cap, and insert the little finger
through the loop intended for that finger. Close the brace
on the back of the hand. Pull the strap that runs over
the palm of the hand tight and attach it to the Velcro
strip at the little finger side.
- Step 2
Pull the strap that runs over the back of the hand tight,
and attach it to the Velcro strip at the little finger
side. Adjust the two straps so that the thumb is well supported,
but you maintain the required degree of freedom of movement.
Thumb Injury
The thumb has a special function
during ball sports in controlling your movements, both
when catching and throwing and shooting. (The thumb is
used to secure the grip / catch the ball: “thumbs
behind the ball!”).
The position and structure of the thumb is special, in comparison with that of
the other fingers.
The thumb joint is located next to and opposite the other bones in the hand,
and demonstrates exceptional mobility.
The thumb has two phalanges, while the other fingers have three, which due to
shape of the hand are more closely linked together.
The alignment of the metacarpal bone of the thumb is different from that of the
other bones in the hand.
Thanks to the location and special anatomy of the thumb, and in combination with
the other fingers, the hand is able to perform the grip function.
As a result of this special function and structure, the thumb runs a particular
risk of injury specifically during ball sports and skiing.
An acute injury is generally caused
as a result of a fall or a collision with another player
or the ball. The injury is caused by the overstretching
or the ‘bending backwards’ of
the thumb.
You suffer pain and swelling and movement around the thumb
joint is restricted. Moving the thumb is particularly painful.
Bruising occurs and swelling of the thenar. In the event
of a tear, the pain and swelling increase and there is more
instability. In the event of the full tearing off of the
ligament, the perceived pain can be manageable, because there
is no further tension on the damaged ligament. The range
of movement of the thumb is considerably increased.
The main symptoms are acute pain, swelling and reduced mobility
the thumb.
The pain is caused because tissue around the thumb has been
damaged. Following the correct treatment, these problems
generally disappear.
Wearing a PSB thumb brace can help to stabilise the thumb,
offering the damaged tissue a chance to recover. The brace
can also be worn outside sport, in the immediate aftermath
of the injury.
An overuse injury is caused because the burden to which the
thumb is exposed is greater than the level of load the
thumb can cope with.
Overuse injuries to the thumb occur if the anatomical restrictions
inherent in the thumb joint are exceeded. As a result of
the overburdening, tensing and/or stretching the affected
muscle at the base of the thumb and at the start of the wrist
can cause pain.
An overuse injury around the thumb is often caused following
high frequency repetition of the same movement. It is uncommon
in sport that such repetition of often small movements leads
to an overuse injury. A more common cause is the so-called ‘mouse
arm’.
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