Re: Neoprene Wrist & Ankle Braces

[Guest guest]

> After having dislocated my wrist opeinng the mustard jar, my MD

has

> suggested I get some ankle and wrist braces. Since I like to swim,

> she suggested neoprene. Anyone have a good brand or a good online

> store they'd recommend?

>

> thx.

>

> Cass

> San , CA

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Barb gets back from vacation tomorrow afternoon. I copied your post

into an off-list email to her to make sure she sees it. Her company

makes braces so she should be able to help you out.

[Guest guest]

I tend to find I don't really get enough support from Neoprene

braces. They do help a lot to sleep and to swim etc in but for

everyday wearing while out and about they don't always give enough

support. Also i tend to get rashes from the Neoprene/foam in the

braces (don't think it is an allergy but with me who knows).Good Luck

Sharon

> > After having dislocated my wrist opeinng the mustard jar, my MD

> has

> > suggested I get some ankle and wrist braces. Since I like to

swim,

> > she suggested neoprene. Anyone have a good brand or a good online

> > store they'd recommend?

> >

> > thx.

> >

> > Cass

> > San , CA

>

> -----------

>

> Barb gets back from vacation tomorrow afternoon. I copied your

post

> into an off-list email to her to make sure she sees it. Her

company

> makes braces so she should be able to help you out.

[Guest guest]

I tend to find I don't really get enough support from Neoprene

braces. They do help a lot to sleep and to swim etc in but for

everyday wearing while out and about they don't always give enough

support. Also i tend to get rashes from the Neoprene/foam in the

braces (don't think it is an allergy but with me who knows).Good Luck

Sharon

> > After having dislocated my wrist opeinng the mustard jar, my MD

> has

> > suggested I get some ankle and wrist braces. Since I like to

swim,

> > she suggested neoprene. Anyone have a good brand or a good online

> > store they'd recommend?

> >

> > thx.

> >

> > Cass

> > San , CA

>

> -----------

>

> Barb gets back from vacation tomorrow afternoon. I copied your

post

> into an off-list email to her to make sure she sees it. Her

company

> makes braces so she should be able to help you out.

[Guest guest]

> I tend to find I don't really get enough support from Neoprene

> braces. They do help a lot to sleep and to swim etc in but for

> everyday wearing while out and about they don't always give enough

> support. Also i tend to get rashes from the Neoprene/foam in the

> braces (don't think it is an allergy but with me who knows).Good

Luck

> Sharon

Sounds like I'll need two sets -- one for swimming and then one for

everyday. However, in looking over my doctor's notes, she seemed to

be recommending " wraps " as opposed to braces (ie something with

metal or rigid).

So here's a questions: have wraps/braces helped? What should I look

for?

[Guest guest]

My rigid " functional " braces do help a LOT especially with my knees I

use either a Innovatins Sports CTI2 knee brace or a Townsend Rebel

brace (I prefer the CTI2) on my knees and my ankles I have everything

from a AFO (or AFO's) which are rigid plastic splints to wrapes and

braces with plastic stays and laces and velcor straps (i also find my

orthotics are a HUGE help with my feet but limit the ankle braces I

can use).

I would go wiht the neoprene to offer support while swimming and

something more rigid for LIFE. That is my suggestion anyway depending

on the amount of instability you get when you swim as I have also

swum in my CTI 2 (just remember to rinse them well after use).

It might be worth you seeing a proffesional orthotist (preferably

someone who knows about EDS) as they know most if not all

braces/splints/supports and should be able to recommend the best and

most helpful kinds for YOU and YOU situation and even what you may

need in the future (to save you having to buy another set ina moth or

a few months time).

Just a thought

Sharon

> > I tend to find I don't really get enough support from Neoprene

> > braces. They do help a lot to sleep and to swim etc in but for

> > everyday wearing while out and about they don't always give

enough

> > support. Also i tend to get rashes from the Neoprene/foam in the

> > braces (don't think it is an allergy but with me who knows).Good

> Luck

> > Sharon

>

> Sounds like I'll need two sets -- one for swimming and then one for

> everyday. However, in looking over my doctor's notes, she seemed to

> be recommending " wraps " as opposed to braces (ie something with

> metal or rigid).

>

> So here's a questions: have wraps/braces helped? What should I look

> for?

[Guest guest]

If your wrist dislocated while opening a jar of mustard I don't think

a neoprene sleeve or a tensor wrap would protect your wrist enough to

keep a dislocation from happening again. Generally, they're good for

keeping in warmth and adding a bit of support but I don't think they

are stable or strong enough from preventing any subluxations or

dislocations! And as Sharon pointed out, neoprene can be VERY

irratating to the skin. Many EDSer have skin issues anyway, and

neoprene just might not be a good mix with our 'issues'.

I have two wrist braces which I am very happy with. One I had to

wear for two weeks solid when I sprained my wrist. They are made

by 'new edge'. You can see them here

http://www.newedgeortho.com/product_wrist_splint.htm

The craftmenship is great, the inside of the brace is 100% cotton

velour (skin friendly material and I'm the rash queen here, so this

is saying something!) and you can bend the metal stays or even remove

one to get a custom fit. I removed one stay on the outside edge of

my wrist as that was the most comfortable for me. They're easy to

put on, meant for long term use, durable, washable, and comfortable.

They aren't extremely cheap however... I bought mine from the team

resultz store for $39.80 US here: http://www.teamresultz.com/hw/04-

001w.html

I hope that helps you out! I haven't found a great ankle support or

brace worth bragging about yet but I'll post if I ever do...

Take care!

-Rhea

[Guest guest]

I got some light weight wrist/hand supports made by futuro. They may not be

strong enough to prevent a dislocation, but I use them for everyday tasks when

my hands and wrists hurt or cramp up (laundry, typing, driving). They are like

a tight fitting glove without the fingers, and a strap that goes around the

wrist.

They cost about $9.00 each.

Like I said, you may need something more heavy duty. Like the ones with the

hard brace in them ?

[Guest guest]

I got some light weight wrist/hand supports made by futuro. They may not be

strong enough to prevent a dislocation, but I use them for everyday tasks when

my hands and wrists hurt or cramp up (laundry, typing, driving). They are like

a tight fitting glove without the fingers, and a strap that goes around the

wrist.

They cost about $9.00 each.

Like I said, you may need something more heavy duty. Like the ones with the

hard brace in them ?

[Guest guest]

I saw an ad on tv for an electric jar opener. It sits on the counter.

My husband laughed when he saw that ad, and said " What a useless thing! How

lazy can a person get? "

Well, he knows nothing. I had to remind him of people with EDS, or arthritis.

Then he got it.

I'm pretty sure it was under $30.00.

Well worth it, if you dislocate your wrist opening jars.

[Guest guest]

I saw an ad on tv for an electric jar opener. It sits on the counter.

My husband laughed when he saw that ad, and said " What a useless thing! How

lazy can a person get? "

Well, he knows nothing. I had to remind him of people with EDS, or arthritis.

Then he got it.

I'm pretty sure it was under $30.00.

Well worth it, if you dislocate your wrist opening jars.