3M Futuro Thumb Wrist Support is a wrist support made to provide stability and support to the joints of the lower thumb. It is made of soft, breathable material. It helps relieve thumb pain associated with texting, mobile phone use or chronic conditions such as arthritis. It has a corset-style closure that provides a more accurate fit. It has two supports to ensure joint stability. It has been designed with a non-elastic lacing system, which is hooked and adjustable, so that it can be fitted more easily. Its ergonomic design gives freedom of movement to the hand.
The piece also offers support for the weak thumb, so that the joint can still be used for messaging and gaming without pain or additional strain. Its design allows it to be worn on both the right and left hand. It can be worn at any time of day or night. It comes in black and size S/M, for a wrist measuring 12.7 to 16.5 cm.
Mobile phone use has become a daily necessity. Typing messages has given the thumb constant movement and causes pain, stiffness and injuries that make constant movement impossible. Immobilising the thumb is one of the first actions to take in order to keep it straight. In this case, it is also advisable to avoid repetitive movements of the finger and to keep the rest that the injury needs to avoid aggravating it.
