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Stop Wrist Pain With the Best Wrist Supports for Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel, and More

Wrist braces are used to provide temporary protection, support, or prevention of various upper extremity injuries, says Jodie Auliff, OTR/L, CHT, a lead hand therapist and occupational therapist at Athletico. Each type of support or brace has a specific role. Some braces are designed to protect an injured bone, tendon, or ligament as they heal when movement is not allowed, while others are used to support and rest the injured area and alleviate pain, Auliff says. Wrist supports, or braces can also promote faster healing for fractures or tendon injuries, decrease pain caused by sprains or strains, and prevent injuries from physical activities such as weightlifting and conditions like carpal tunnel.Based on interviews with experts—including occupational therapists and orthopedic surgeons—we put together a list of the 11 best wrist supports for various needs, including conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel, and activities like frequent typing or texting. We assessed the…