{"product_id":"push-ortho-thumb-brace-cmc","title":"Push ortho Thumb Brace CMC for Thumb Base Support","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlim, washable support for the base of the thumb: the Push ortho Thumb Brace CMC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePush ortho Thumb Brace CMC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a slim, compact brace that stabilises the basal joint of the thumb (CMC-1) and holds the thumb's metacarpal in a functional position. It leaves the wrist and the MCP-1 joint free, so the rest of the hand can keep working. Push developed it for CMC-1 osteoarthritis, CMC-1 instability and stabilisation after CMC-1 surgery. It comes in left and right, Sizes 1 to 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep using your hand, even in water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashing up, showering and handwashing happen all day, and a fabric brace that has to come off each time soon ends up in a drawer. The Push CMC can be worn in water: let it dry afterwards and put it back on. The synthetic material is antibacterial, and the brace goes in the washing machine at 40°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComfortable and easy to put on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush uses selected materials and rounded edges for comfort. Two straps close it, so you can put it on yourself with no fuss: slide it down to the base of the thumb, close the strap nearest the wrist first, then the upper strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Push ortho Thumb Brace CMC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brace is a polyurethane shell around an aluminium core, with two hook and loop straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium core.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits closely around the thumb. Your therapist or the fitter can reshape it so it fits your thumb exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThumb shell.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wraps the base of the thumb and keeps the thumb arc stable while you use the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo straps.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lower strap near the wrist and an upper strap, both with hook and loop fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntibacterial synthetic.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can get wet and is easy to wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilises the CMC-1 joint\u003c\/strong\u003e and places the thumb in a functional position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrist and MCP-1 joint left free\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the hand keeps its movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim and compact\u003c\/strong\u003e design with rounded edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be worn in water\u003c\/strong\u003e, then left to dry before refitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntibacterial material\u003c\/strong\u003e, machine washable at 40°C on a delicate cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReshapable aluminium core\u003c\/strong\u003e for a close, individual fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple two-strap closure\u003c\/strong\u003e you can do up yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatex free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the Push ortho Thumb Brace CMC right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA diagnosis comes first. Push says to always check with your GP, a physiotherapist or a specialist before you start wearing the brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsually suits:\u003c\/strong\u003e CMC-1 osteoarthritis, instability of the CMC-1 joint, and stabilisation of the CMC-1 joint after surgery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push lists no known conditions where the brace can't be worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor circulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a brace can cause a build-up of blood in the limb, so don't do it up too tightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin:\u003c\/strong\u003e wear it on undamaged skin. Cover any damaged skin with a suitable dressing first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatex:\u003c\/strong\u003e the brace is latex free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the pain persists or symptoms get worse, talk to your doctor or therapist. After thumb surgery, follow your surgeon or hand therapist's advice on when to start wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right size and side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush sizes the brace by the circumference of the hand, measured around the palm as shown in the chart. Sizes are the same for left and right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/push-ortho-thumb-brace-cmc-size-chart-palm-circumference.jpg?v=1791610780\" alt=\"Push ortho Thumb Brace CMC size chart: palm circumference, left and right, size 0 15-17.5cm, size 1 17.5-19.5cm, size 2 19.5-22.5cm, size 3 22.5-27cm\" width=\"728\" height=\"192\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrap a soft tape around the palm, as in the chart, and note it in cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead the chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e find the size that covers your measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetween sizes or on the edge of a range?\u003c\/strong\u003e Email us the measurement and we'll help you choose. Push recommends trying the brace on to check the size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left for the left hand, Right for the right hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush also makes a Size 0 (15-17.5cm), which we don't stock. If your measurement is under 17.5cm, email us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize we stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalm circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5-19.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft or right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.5-22.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft or right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5-27cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft or right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 2.5em;\"\u003ePush ortho Thumb Brace CMC 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\u003ePush ortho (Nea International)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.10.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyurethane 79%, polyamide 11%, aluminium 10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatex free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalm circumference, Sizes 1-3 (17.5-27cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft or right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan be worn in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWash before first use. Machine wash up to 40°C on a delicate cycle or by hand, no bleach, gentle spin, air dry away from heat, no tumble dryer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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=Push%20ortho%20Thumb%20Brace%20CMC%20enquiry\" title=\"Email the Mobility Shop Direct team\"\u003esupport@mobilityshopdirect.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e with the answers below. We'll read them and get back to you with the right size, or a better match if this one isn't it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich hand is it for, left or right?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the palm circumference, in cm?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs it for CMC-1 osteoarthritis, instability, or after thumb surgery?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill you wear it in water, for example washing up or showering?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas a GP, physiotherapist or hand therapist recommended this brace?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there any broken skin or poor circulation in the hand?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n","brand":"Performance Health","offers":[{"title":"Size 1 (16-19.5cm) \/ Left","offer_id":48172587516075,"sku":"STA-RHNE-310111-EA-L","price":102.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 1 (16-19.5cm) \/ Right","offer_id":48172587548843,"sku":"STA-RHNE-310121-EA-R","price":102.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 2 (19.5-22.5cm) \/ Left","offer_id":48172587581611,"sku":"STA-RHNE-310112-EA-L","price":102.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 2 (19.5-22.5cm) \/ Right","offer_id":48172587614379,"sku":"STA-RHNE-310122-EA-R","price":102.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 3 (22.5-26cm) \/ Left","offer_id":48172587647147,"sku":"STA-RHNE-310113-EA-L","price":102.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 3 (22.5-26cm) \/ Right","offer_id":48172587679915,"sku":"STA-RHNE-310123-EA-R","price":102.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/push-ortho-thumb-brace-cmc-worn-on-the-hand.jpg?v=1791442052","url":"https:\/\/mobilityshopdirect.com.au\/products\/push-ortho-thumb-brace-cmc","provider":"Mobility Shop Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}