Night splints alleviate some repetitive motion pain
Rehab Regs, January 27, 2005
A new study conducted at the University of Michigan has found that noctural rest can do a world of good for hands and wrists, especially those experiencing pain linked to carpal tunnel syndrome, according to NewsRx.com. The results are published in the January issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Night-time splinting reduces stress on the peripheral nerve in the wrist, and helps the sleeper to avoid awkward wrist positions during the night. It is not recommended for daytime use when workers are active because it may cause additional strain on the wrist, reported NewsRx.com. Healthy and injured patients who used the night splints saw significant improvement in hand and wrist discomfort. Additionally, 10% of the participants in this group continued to wear the splint at night beyond the initial six week trial, reported NewsRx.com.
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