Wrist-joint involvement is common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and wrist splints are prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation. Previous research has found that patterns of splint wearing differ by ...

If you've ever had to wear a splint on any part of your body, you'll know that not only are they uncomfortable, but they can be chunky and ugly too. That may not be the case for much longer. A ...

Enschedem, the Netherlands - Silver ring splints (SRSs) (Silver Ring Splint Co, Charlottesville, VA) can improve manual dexterity in select patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) if patients begin to ...

(Nanowerk News) A Loughborough University lecturer has developed a computer software concept that will enable clinicians with no experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) to design and make ...

In a randomized controlled trial, Adams et al. compared the effectiveness of static resting wrist splints plus occupational therapy with occupational therapy alone in 120 patients with early ...

RA can cause changes to the joints and ligaments in the hands, leading to twisted joints and gnarled ligaments, but early diagnosis and effective treatments can help prevent severe damage. Common hand ...

I have rheumatoid arthritis and my physician told me that I should start an intense physical therapy program. Could you explain the role of physical therapy in the management of rheumatoid arthritis? ...