Wrist brace having twistable elements and method of using the same

摘要

A reversible wrist brace includes a sheet of flexible material that overlies and supports a wearer's wrist. The sheet has at least one connecting element connected to a lateral edge at one end and to at least one fastener at its opposite end. The connecting element also includes a twistable element positioned between the ends of the connecting element such that the fastener may twist relative to the flexible sheet. The fastener and connecting element enable a wearer to switch the wrist brace between right and left hands by twisting the twistable element to orient a fastening surface on the fastener so that it is coincident with an outer surface of the sheet of material regardless of whether the wrist brace is worn on either the right or left hand. The brace may include a splint that can be inserted within a pocket located on the sheet to further immobilize the wrist.