{"product_id":"actimove-rhizo-forte-thumb-brace","title":"Actimove Rhizo Forte Thumb Brace, Left Hand, Medium","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHold the thumb steady and keep the hand working: the Actimove Rhizo Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eActimove Professional Line Rhizo Forte Thumb Orthosis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low-profile, open-frame brace that holds the thumb in a functional position. It immobilises the CMC joint (at the base of the thumb) and the first MCP joint (the big knuckle). The wrist and fingers stay free to move. An aluminium core inside the frame can be shaped to the individual hand. This listing is the left-hand brace in medium, in grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/actimove-rhizo-forte-thumb-brace-on-hand.jpg?v=1791611036\" alt=\"Actimove Rhizo Forte grey thumb brace worn on the hand, thumb strap closed, fingers and wrist free\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for everyday wear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the wrist and fingers aren't covered, you can keep cooking, writing and getting dressed while the thumb is held still. The brace is water resistant and dries quickly, so it can stay on while you wash your hands. Essity says it can also be worn in contact with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/actimove-rhizo-forte-washing-vegetables.jpg?v=1791611041\" alt=\"Woman wearing the Actimove Rhizo Forte thumb brace while washing potatoes at the kitchen sink\" width=\"520\" height=\"346\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/actimove-rhizo-forte-washing-hands.jpg?v=1791611046\" alt=\"Close-up of the water-resistant Actimove Rhizo Forte thumb brace worn while washing hands under the tap\" width=\"520\" height=\"346\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Actimove Rhizo Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grey thermoplastic frame wraps the palm and the base of the thumb, with open windows so the hand isn't enclosed. A hook and loop strap closes around the thumb and two straps close across the back of the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/actimove-rhizo-forte-grey-brace.jpg?v=1791611050\" alt=\"Actimove Rhizo Forte thumb brace in grey with black hook and loop thumb and hand straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmobilises the CMC and MCP1 joints\u003c\/strong\u003e and places the thumb in a functional position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrist and fingers stay free\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it suits everyday wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouldable aluminium core\u003c\/strong\u003e across the palm, shaped for an individual fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnatomical shape\u003c\/strong\u003e with an open, low-profile design for comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-handed closing\u003c\/strong\u003e with hook and loop straps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, easy to clean and quick to dry after hand washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be worn in contact with food\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to Essity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot made with natural rubber latex.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to put it on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/actimove-rhizo-forte-how-to-put-on.jpg?v=1791611055\" alt=\"How to put on the Actimove Rhizo Forte in four steps: slide the hand in, close the thumb strap, close the hand straps, shape the brace to the hand\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndo the wrist and thumb straps and slide the hand into the brace with the straps at the back of the hand, thumb through the thumb opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the strap around the thumb first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the straps around the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape the brace to the hand for the best fit. Don't pull the straps tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee the Rhizo Forte from every side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssity's 360 view shows the frame, the thumb strap and the hand straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cvideo src=\"https:\/\/media.essity.com\/video\/medical\/403648\/actimove-professional-line-rhizo-fotre-360-view.mp4\" controls muted playsinline preload=\"metadata\" title=\"Actimove Rhizo Forte 360 view\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 600px; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the Rhizo Forte right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssity designed it to immobilise the thumb. The indications it lists are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsually suits:\u003c\/strong\u003e thumb osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis of the thumb, soft tissue injuries such as sprains, post-surgical and non-surgical treatment, ulnar collateral ligament injuries of the MCP1 joint (such as skier's thumb), instability of the CMC joint, traumatic thumb dislocation and ligament instabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport level:\u003c\/strong\u003e strong support. The thumb is held still while the wrist and fingers move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatex:\u003c\/strong\u003e not made with natural rubber latex, so it suits people with latex sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the aluminium core is shaped to the individual hand, so ask your hand therapist to fit it if you can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery hand is different, so talk to your hand therapist or doctor about whether it's right for you and how to wear it safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right size and side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssity sizes the Rhizo Forte by the width of the palm, measured with a tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/actimove-rhizo-forte-measure-palm-width.jpg?v=1791611059\" alt=\"How to size the Actimove Rhizo Forte: measure the width of the palm across the hand\" width=\"355\" height=\"272\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a soft tape, measure the width of the palm, as shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium fits a palm width of 8 to 9cm (3 to 3 1\/2in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the side:\u003c\/strong\u003e we stock the left-hand brace, for the left thumb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a different size or the right hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e Essity also makes Small, Large and right-hand versions. Email us and we'll check what we can get.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption we stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalm width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium, grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 to 9cm (3 to 3 1\/2in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 2.5em;\"\u003eActimove Rhizo Forte specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActimove (Essity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBSN-76238-03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium, palm width 8 to 9cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermoplastic PU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMouldable aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyamide, hook and loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand wash only, up to 40°C, mild detergent; close straps first; dry flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot made with natural rubber latex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eDon't bleach, dry-clean, tumble dry or iron it, and skip fabric softener, brightener and stain remover. Make sure it's completely dry before you wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2.5em;\"\u003eNot sure which size or side? Email us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@mobilityshopdirect.com.au?subject=Actimove%20Rhizo%20Forte%20enquiry\" title=\"Email the Mobility Shop Direct team\"\u003esupport@mobilityshopdirect.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e with the answers below. Our team will check them and come back to you with the right brace, or a better match if this one isn't it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich thumb is the brace for, left or right?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the width of the palm, in cm?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas a hand therapist or doctor recommended a thumb brace that holds the thumb still?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs it for day-to-day wear or after surgery or an injury?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill someone shape the brace to the hand, such as a hand therapist?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there any broken skin or swelling where it will sit?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n","brand":"Performance Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48172524044459,"sku":"BSN-76238-03","price":103.47,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/actimove-rhizo-forte-thumb-brace-mouldable-thumb-splint-on-the-hand.jpg?v=1791441706","url":"https:\/\/mobilityshopdirect.com.au\/products\/actimove-rhizo-forte-thumb-brace","provider":"Mobility Shop Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}