Wearing the EPITACT® proprioceptive orthotic on a daily basis helps to relieve the joint pain caused by osteoarthritis of the base of the thumb. It restricts traumatic micro-movements (moving hands in mid-air while walking or talking etc.), holds the thumb in a resting position, and retains heat locally to the joint. Flexible, thin and discreet, this orthotic allows you to retain the full functionality of your hand: you can drive, write, use your phone… and wear your watch or jewellery!

• The flexible orthotic opens the commissure, which means that the thumb can be kept in a resting position. The alignment of the bones of the thumb serves to limit the forces exerted on the trapeziometacarpal joint and helps to relieve pain.
• The thumb orthotic absorbs traumatic micro-movements. During the day, it may seem as though the thumb is at rest but in fact it is constantly moving with the hands in mid-air. These repeated micro-mobilisations are very harmful and are one of the factors that trigger painful thumb inflammation. Without immobilising the thumb, this flexible orthotic holds the thumb and 1^st metacarpal bone in place. This thumb support helps to absorb traumatic micro-mobilisations, meaning that it reduces painful flare-ups of inflammation caused by osteoarthritis.
• The thumb orthotic retains heat locally due to properties of the fabric and the silicone material. This means that it has a pain-relieving effect.
• The EPITACT® orthotic can be used alongside rigid orthotics that are better suited for night-time use.
• It can be machine washed at 40°C in the mesh laundry bag provided.
• Lifespan: several months.
• Sold individually. Available in 3 sizes, for the right and left hand.