{"product_id":"thermo-form-thumb-splint","title":"Thermo-Form Short Thumb Splint with Mouldable Thermoplastic Insert","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Custom-Moulded Fit with the Thermo-Form Thumb Splint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eThermo-Form Thumb Splint\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a thermoplastic insert in a pocket, and the insert can be moulded directly in the pocket using hot water for a custom fit and proper thumb positioning. This is the 5\" short length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love the Thermo-Form Thumb Splint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaped to your thumb.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mould the insert with hot water so it fits your hand, not just a size chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper positioning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The moulded insert helps hold the thumb in the right position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort length.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5\" short version is the shortest of the Thermo-Form lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the hand and size you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the short length is used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe short and mid lengths can be used for thumb arthritis (osteo or rheumatoid), MCP joint injuries (ligament, arthritis and tendon lacerations), MCP fusion, tendonitis and joint fractures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Thermo-Form Thumb Splint in a nutshell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermoplastic insert:\u003c\/strong\u003e mouldable in its pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot water moulding:\u003c\/strong\u003e custom fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5\" short length:\u003c\/strong\u003e the shortest of the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right:\u003c\/strong\u003e small or medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right size and side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thermo-Form short thumb splint is sized by wrist circumference. Measure the wrist the splint is for, with the tape snug but not tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/how-to-measure-wrist-circumference.jpg?v=1791603502\" alt=\"How to measure wrist circumference: wrap a tape around the wrist at the wrist crease\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure around the wrist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrap the tape around the wrist at the wrist crease and note the measurement in cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the size\u003c\/strong\u003e from the table below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight on 16.5cm?\u003c\/strong\u003e That's where Small ends and Medium starts. Email us the measurement and we'll help you choose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the side.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order Left for the left hand and Right for the right hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrist circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-16.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5-19.1cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eSmall comes in a left-hand version only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2.5em;\"\u003eIs it the right thumb splint for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e a thumb that needs to be held in position with a custom-moulded insert, in the short 5\" length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck with your therapist first:\u003c\/strong\u003e the insert is moulded with hot water, so it's best shaped by a therapist, who can also advise whether the short or a longer length suits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e the short and mid lengths are listed for thumb arthritis, MCP joint injuries, MCP fusion, tendonitis and joint fractures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure whether this is right for you, we recommend speaking with your healthcare provider or hand therapist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThermo-Form Thumb Splint specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\" short\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermoplastic, moulded in the pocket with hot water\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=Thermo-Form%20Short%20Thumb%20Splint%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 thumb splint, 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 wrist circumference, in cm?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the splint for, and has a therapist recommended the short length?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho will mould the insert with hot water?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there any broken skin, swelling or a pressure area where it will sit?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n","brand":"Performance Health","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Left","offer_id":48172602785963,"sku":"PAT-55006103","price":91.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Left","offer_id":48172602818731,"sku":"PAT-55006105","price":91.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Right","offer_id":48172602851499,"sku":"PAT-55006106","price":91.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/thermo-form-thumb-splint-worn-on-the-hand-palm-view.jpg?v=1791442670","url":"https:\/\/mobilityshopdirect.com.au\/products\/thermo-form-thumb-splint","provider":"Mobility Shop Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}