Air X Wrist/Thumb Brace

The Air X Wrist/Thumb Brace is a two-piece wrist and thumb brace with a longitudinal seam that conforms perfectly to the wrist, hand and forearm. It also features an aluminium palmar bar and thumb stay for additional support and a unique fabric of layered fibre structures that will keep your skin dry and comfortable. 

Features and Benefits of the Air X Wrist and Thumb Support

• Offers great support and stabilisation to the thumb and wrist
• Can be easily adjusted for a personalised fit unique to the user
• Aluminium palmar bar and thumb stay provide excellent joint support
• Comes in a range of sizes from extra small to extra large, in left and right hand models
• Palmar bar can be removed if necessary or desired
• Suitable for hand washing or a gentle machine wash

Sizing of the Air X Wrist/Thumb Brace

This wrist and thumb brace is available for your left or right wrist, and comes in sizes from extra small to extra large, based on wrist circumference. Please consult the image and table below to see which size is best for you.

Size	Wrist Circumference (cm)
Extra Small	11.5 – 13cm
Small	14 – 15cm
Medium	16.5 – 18cm
Large	20 – 21.5cm
Extra Large	23 – 24cm

Indications for the Air X Thumb/Wrist Support

The conditions this brace is suitable for include:

• Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, CMC joint arthritis, basal joint arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis)
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• CMC joint instability
• De Quervain’s syndrome
• Degenerative diseases/irritation
• Gamekeeper’s thumb
• General weakness
• Guyon’s canal syndrome
• Inflamed tendons
• Luxation
• Medial subluxation
• Overuse injuries
• Pain/instability of the thumb extensors/abductors
• Post carpal/metacarpal surgery
• Post surgical repair
• Post/preoperative conditions
• Post traumatic conditions
• Repetitive strain injury
• Rhizarthrosis
• Scapholunate tear/instability
• Severe CMC arthrosis
• Skier’s thumb
• Soft tissue injury
• Sprained wrist
• Stener lesion
• Strained wrist
• Tendinopathy
• Tendinosis
• Tendomyopathy
• Tendonitis
• Tendovaginitis
• Tenosynovitis
• TFCC injury
• Thumb basal joint instability
• Thumb basal/saddle joint irritation
• UCL injury
• UCL lesion
• Ulnar tunnel syndrome
• Weakened/torn TFCC ligaments
• Weakness of the thumb joint
• Worn cartilage
• Wrist arthralgia
• Wrist contusion
• Wrist instability
• Wrist trauma

What Makes Air X Fabric Better Than Other Materials?

The unique Air X fabric has the ability to transport moisture efficiently away from the body thanks to the layered fibre structures, which help promote moisture wicking. This results in a dry, comfortable feeling on the surface of the skin, helping your hand to feel fresh throughout the day. Air X fabric is also a soft, lightweight material that perfectly follows the contours of the body. This means the Air X adapts and shapes itself to the individual wearing it, providing exceptional comfort, even for extended periods of a time.

What’s the Difference Between a Wrist Brace and a Wrist Splint?

Wrist and thumb braces work by providing stabilisation instead of immobilisation, which helps to protect you from further injury while allowing the completion of day-to-day tasks. A brace provides the perfect combination of gentle support, stabilisation and mobility. Wrist splints are generally more rigid, providing full immobilisation, and are often used for more severe injuries or earlier on in the rehabilitation process.