Wrists are stressed too much the entire day from pushing and pulling activities to stretching, picking up objects, typing etc. This creates a pressure on the nerves, the blood vessels around the wrist socket bone and the muscles also face severe contraction and relaxation. This needs support from soft braces that are medical supports provided to be put up on the hands that relieves the stress from the wrist bones and muscular tufts around that joint.

Wrist braces are put on generally when severe pain is faced but on a general or daily purpose these can also be used when one is anticipating hard and heavy work throughout the entire day and is expecting to need support from these braces. Not only complication, extra stress or pain require these wrist braces, on a daily basis these can be used as well.

There are a number of categories under which wrist braces are manufactured in the industry and hence, picking up the right one in accordance with requirement is essential. Wrist braces are to be bought in accordance with the size, shape, requirement, age and gender as well. Generally wrist braces are used by sportsperson and athletes and these are having a different contours compared to the normal ones that are used on a daily basis.

Wrist braces can be used by children as well for sports purpose but those are known to be way softer and tender. Wrist braces are also known to be used by the older people for extra support as the bones work in a weaker manner and the joints also become weak. Wrist braces for pain and swelling are known to be different from the ones used for sprain. Wrist braces for general support are different in shape,size,texture, structure and material as well.

Types of wrist braces:

Muller fitted wrist braces: These braces are quite popular in the market as they are generally used by sports person and are available for the right-hand wrist. Though the left-hand option is also available. This is known to have tremendous comfort level and is easy to use as well. To keep the wrist in proper alignment metal brace is used and snug fit design is provided so that it can be placed properly around the wrist without any trouble. Any sort of carpel tunnel syndrome or any other injury can be supported effectively by these Muller fitted wrist braces. The material is known to be breathable as well that increases the comfort level.

Well gate for women: These types of wrist braces are known to be specially designed for women as wrists are known to be more slender and sensitive in them. Strains can occur frequently when the wrist is delicate enough, and hence, this can provide full support for women’s wrists. Carpal tunnel syndrome is another factor that needs good support in women, and hence, this is known to be quite helpful and biologically beneficial as well. In fact, this is known to be used under any garment, or while sleeping or typing as well. These braces are quite light in weight, and softer maternal is used to manufacture these which can perfectly fit women’s braces.

Future adjustable braces with moderate stabilizing support: These types of wrist braces are known to be splint wrist braces that can be adjusted according to the shape and size of the wrist and also in accordance with the use and requirement as well. The material is known to be latex free and hence, is breathable and durable as well. This is all about customization regarding the size and hence is preferred by the users. Personalisation of the use of this product makes this so popular among the common people. Hooks and loops are present that can help in adjusting, but the only drawback is that it can lose its strength with the passage of time.

Breathable wrist splints: These types of wrist braces are manufactured in such a manner that one size brace can fit almost every wrist and is a sort of free size material. The built has a stabilization made out of metal, and this is known to be the greatest perk of it. This is known to be an all-round solution and is washable as well.

Carpel tunnel brace: One of the types of wrist braces carpel tunnel braces are known to be specially designed for carpal tunnel syndrome and hence, are a bit expensive as well. This is known to be a heavy-duty brace can minimise the pain around joints. This is known to allow the wrist to stay in place while a full finger movement is allowed by this brace.

Quick fit braces are available in the market for ease of use among other types of wrist braces. Along with this we can also buy braces specially designed for RSI. Sports braces are known to be different from postoperative braces. General pain relief braces are different from specialized braces used by athletes. Medical support braces are also different inbuilt.