Features of Push MetaGrip Thumb Splint
- Embedded, contoured metal insert offers custom fit
- Can be worn during work and household activities as well as golf, tennis, knitting, swimming, etc.
- Provides CMC stability during pinch & grip without impeding another joint movement
- Can be machine washed on gentle cycle at low temperature
- Long-term durability, resisting abrasion
- Won’t deform if left in a hot environment
- Can be worn under a glove
- It is latex-free
Size Chart for Push Metagrip
The Push MetaGrip must be correctly SIZED and SQUEEZED to work. To ensure proper sizing, watch the sizing video and read below given instructions:
- Use a soft measuring tape to measure the circumference of your hand just below the knuckles of all fingers, excluding the thumb. This indicates hand size, but not necessarily thumb size. Please take this into consideration when choosing your Push MetaGrip size. If your measurement is near the size break point, only trying on both sizes can allow you to determine the best fit.
- Ideal fitting around the thumb is accomplished by trying on the Push MetaGrip. Professional measurement and fitting by a therapist/physician are suggested for optimal results.
- Be sure to follow instructions for squeezing the metal insert to fit snugly around your thumb.
 |
Size |
MCP Circumference |
| Size 0 |
5-7/8 to 6-7/8 inches |
| Size 1 |
6-7/8 to 7-3/4 inches |
| Size 2 |
7-3/4 to 9 inches |
| Size 3 |
9 to 10-1/4 inches |
Conditions to use
- Pain from osteoarthritis at the CMC joint
- Instability of the CMC joint
- Post-operative care after CMC surgery
Contraindications:
- Thumb CMC osteoarthritis which has progressed to significant subluxation with a "shoulder sign" will not allow the MetaGrip thumb splint to fit properly
- Those lacking normal muscle bulk of the thenar muscles may experience inadequate stabilization as normal thenar muscle lot is required for optimal fit & function
What to buy with Push MetaGrip Thumb CMC Brace
How to apply Push MetaGrip Thumb Splint?
To ensure the Push MetaGrip fits correctly, watch the application video and read the usage instructions below:
1. Before applying the Push MetaGrip by
Bracelab to your hand the first time, gently bend the metal insert slightly outward so the thumb area is somewhat larger.
2. Open the straps. Slide your fingers and thumb into the thumb splint and push the brace as far down on your thumb as possible. Gently, but firmly, close the straps; do not pull them tightly.
3. Touch thumb tip to index fingertip, making a gentle "O" shape, but be sure your thumb muscles are relaxed and the thumb joints are slightly flexed. Look directly into your palm to be sure your thumb is not too far across your palm or too far out of your palm but in a mid-position.
4. With your thumb in the mid-position and relaxed, squeeze the metal insert firmly so it snugly fits around the muscles of your thumb.
Caring Instructions
To ensure proper care and maximize longevity, watch the care video and read the care instructions below:
- It can be hand washed or machine washed on a gentle cycle, cool water with mild detergents. Place it in a small mesh bag prior to machine washing. Never place it into a clothes dryer or dishwasher.
- Over-tightening the straps will cause the straps to stretch over time and weaken the hook and loop closure
- Excessively frequent application and removal of the Push MetaGrip increases strap fatigue
- Keeping the entire thumb splint clean and free of debris prolongs the life
- Heavy and/or repeated resistive activities while wearing the Push MetaGrip increase stress on the straps
- Exposure to harsh chemicals or heavy soil can deteriorate the brace
- Use latex, rubber, or gardening gloves over the brace during cleaning or gardening
Note: The Push MetaGrip is not intended for all problems of the thumb
User Manuals
Frequently Asked Questions
How it is measured?
To determine the correct size, measure the circumference of your palm right below the knuckles, and exclude the thumb. It is important to note that the rim indicates hand size and not thumb size. If the measurement taken is around the size breakpoint, you must try both sizes to find the best fit. To accomplish correct fitting, the user is recommended to try on the Push MetaGrip. Professional measurement and fitting by a therapist will help in getting optimal results.
How does a thumb brace work?
Thumb braces are a simple, cost-effective tool for reducing pain, providing support, improving movement, and easing the stress from the joints. Wearing a brace will help eliminate the pain. However, you may need to wear it for long durations and also opt for treatment options such as over-the-counter medications, topical lotions, and rehabilitation therapy to get rid of thumb pain completely.
Should I sleep with a push metagrip thumb splint on?
Yes, it is safe to wear while sleeping.
Should you wear a splint for the trigger thumb?
The push metagrip thumb splint is also worn for the trigger thumb. It provides compression support in a neutral position which helps in relieving pressure from the thumb.
Is it washable?
Yes, it is suitable for hand or machine to wash on a gentle cycle, cool water with mild detergents. Place it in a small mesh bag before machine washing. Do not wash it in a dishwasher.
Push Metagrip Brace Sizing Guide
The Push MetaGrip must be correctly SIZED and SQUEEZED to work. To ensure proper sizing, watch the sizing video and read below given instructions:
- Use a soft measuring tape to measure the circumference of your hand just below the knuckles of all fingers, excluding the thumb. This indicates hand size, but not necessarily thumb size. Please take this into consideration when choosing your MetaGrip size. If your measurement is near the size break point, only trying on both sizes can allow you to determine the best fit.
- Ideal fitting around the thumb is accomplished by trying on the Push MetaGrip. Professional measurement and fitting by a therapist / physician is suggested for optimal results.
- Be sure to follow instructions for squeezing metal insert to fit snugly around your thumb.
|
Size |
MCP Circumference |
| Size 0 |
5-7/8 to 6-7/8 inches |
| Size 1 |
6-7/8 to 7-3/4 inches |
| Size 2 |
7-3/4 to 9 inches |
| Size 3 |
9 to 10-1/4 inches |
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