Klarinet Archive - Posting 000534.txt from 1997/07

From: TaeAnne@-----.com
Subj: Re: carpal tunnel splints [was aching hands/ lettering]
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 21:24:52 -0400

I have a regular brace for CTS, which I wear mostly at night, but the doctor
recommended the therapist make a splint for my thumb for use when playing.
It immobilizes the upper joint in the position required for playing the
clarinet. It was made to fit me while playing. It is fantastic and takes
the pain out of the thumb joint and prevents the collapse which sometimes
happens after 45 min or so (despite the neck strap). Hope this clarifies
things.