Wearing the Epitact Flexible Thumb Brace (Left Hand) proprioceptive orthotic on a daily basis helps to relieve the joint pain caused by osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb. It restricts traumatic micro-movements (e.g. moving hands in mid-air while walking or talking etc.), holds the thumb in a resting position, and retains heat locally to the joint. It is flexible, thin,
Wearing the Epitact Flexible Thumb Brace (Left Hand) proprioceptive orthotic on a daily basis helps to relieve the joint pain caused by osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb. It restricts traumatic micro-movements (e.g. moving hands in mid-air while walking or talking etc.), holds the thumb in a resting position, and retains heat locally to the joint. It is flexible, thin, and discreet - this orthotic helps you to retain the full functionality of your hand. It can be worn during the day, as often as you like. It has a lifespan of several months.
Benefits and Features
- Helps to relieve the joint pain
- Restricts traumatic micro-movements
- Holds the thumb in a resting position
- Retains heat locally to the joint
- Maintains full function of the hand throughout the day
- Available in 3 sizes
- Available for the right and left hand
- Sold individually
- Machine wash at 30°C
How to use it?
- This product is a day-use splint.
- Do not use it on an open wound.
- In the event of severe oedema: look closely at the splint during use. Remove the splint if it is too tight and impedes circulation.
- When in doubt seek advice from your GP or your pharmacist.
- Do not use near a flame or incandescent body.
- Wearing the splint:
- Attach the splint to your hand by sliding your thumb into the thumb section.
- The stitching must be inside the splint.
- For optimal comfort, adjust the position of the splint by slightly moving the stitching one way or another in the centre of the splint.
- Cleaning:
- The Epitact orthotic can be machine washed at 30°C in the mesh laundry bag provided.
- Do not use stain removers (acetone, solvents, etc.).
- Leave to dry naturally.
- Do not iron.
Ingredients
86% polyamide / elastane fabric, 14% silicone. The materials used have passed all the regulatory tests required by ISO standard 10993-1 relating to products that come into contact with the skin. If an incident occurs, stop using the product immediately and inform Millet Innovation. Millet Innovation cannot be held responsible for failure to use the product in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
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