How long should you wear a wrist splint?

How long should you wear a wrist splint?

Only wear your wrist brace for 1-2 hours initially during your most difficult tasks. Gradually increase the amount of time you wear your wrist brace over a few days.

Why would you wear a wrist splint?

Wrist and hand splints are provided to people who need protection and support for painful, swollen or weak joints and their surrounding structures. Their designs make sure you position your wrist and hands correctly. There are two types of hand or wrist splint: splints used for resting joints of the wrist and hand.

Can you drive with a wrist splint?

Studies have shown that even wearing a simple wrist splint while driving can significantly affect your ability to safely control the vehicle. you get advice at your fracture clinic or ED follow-up appointment before you drive. when it's safe for you to drive.

What is the difference between a wrist splint and a wrist brace?

What is the difference between a wrist splint and wrist support? A wrist splint or wrist brace has a light weight metal palmar bar running under the wrist and into the palmar crease, to prevent the wrist from bending. A wrist splint is supported and held in the neutral position reducing the strain on the tendons.