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These are ring splints. Almost like jewelry but totally practical and super helpful for the EDSer. They keep fingers in place and prevent hyper extension of the finger joints, while still providing the entire NORMAL range of motion!!! I don't know about you. But for me, having the normal the range of motion is a huge deal! Of course they make other types of splints. But who wants to walk around and try and do shit with splints for say a broken finger? No one! Unless of course you broke your finger. Please do wear them then. But other than that, these are a great option! They have helped me A LOT!!!! They can get pretty pricey though. There is a place online called EDS Ring Splints, also have an etsy page, but they are very costly. You can maybe get your insurance to pay if you can convince your doctor you need them through certain companies. But insurance will most likely want to pay for the cheap crappy plastic kind that dig into your skin and rub it raw. So! If you're like me; needing ring splints, but can't afford them, Do not fear! You can make your own!! I made these. They are not by any means perfect. But they do their job and still look nicer than the plastic ones, and they were free!!!!
If any one is interested! I will make a video of how I made them, where I got the material, and share it with all of you. I do still need a few more, but these were my most problematic areas, so these are the ones I did first.
Leave a comment if you would me to make a tutorial of sorts.
There are also some great braces for other (bigger) joints such a for shoulders and knees I will find and post later. I do not have them yet. But I hope to get the shoulder braces soon! They are my worst! Always falling out of place.
I hear KT tape works well. However, EDS can cause problems with different adhesives. So, knowing I have terrible reactions to adhesives myself, I wont try it. I have heard it works for those that can tolerate the tape though! That would definitely be a cheaper options for those of you that are able to go that route.
So let me know about the video for making your own ring splints! I would be happy to record it while I make a few more if you would like!
I am so sorry that no one posted to request the video. Six years later I stumbled across this story and was hoping to find the video link at the bottom. Place, if you are still monitoring, I would love to see the video. I type this in the cheap plastic, dig into the finger, uglier than sin plastic braces.
ReplyDeleteI used to use a website that created for people with EDS, and she started selling because people needed them, and she sold them really cheap. But after, I guess becoming more a "brand" starting increase her prices and removed her initial message about selling to those in need. She became consumed with greed. So I cannot recommend her or her site anymore. I will hunt for another site if you are still looking. Or create my own video on how to make your own. I know it is really inexpensive because I already bought the material at less than $6. I just need to make them. Which I know isn't difficult; even with our limited or varying range. Let me know what you're looking for and
DeleteI can direct you more properly. Sorry for the late reply. I hope this reaches you.