Kedley Pro-Light Wrist Support: Firm Neoprene With a Strap You Set, for a Wrist That Needs Holding
This Kedley Pro-Light wrist support holds a painful, unreliable wrist firmly and keeps it warm, and the strap over the top lets you set exactly how hard it grips, so you tighten it for the lift or the shift and slacken it the moment you sit down. It is the firmest soft wrist support we stock and the one for a wrist that a thin knitted sleeve leaves feeling loose.
It is Kedley’s Pro-Light neoprene range, supplied one size. Neoprene holds body heat around the joint, which is what eases a stiff or arthritic wrist first thing in the morning and before activity, and the lining against the skin is terry cloth. Our pharmacist checks the fit before it leaves us, and will send you to the lighter knitted sleeve when that is what your wrist actually wants.
What Separates It From a Knitted Sleeve
You set the firmness. A knitted sleeve gives one tension all day; this one is tightened for the task and eased for the rest.
It holds more firmly. The neoprene body plus the strap together hold a wrist that a thin sleeve simply follows.
It warms the joint properly. Neoprene traps heat deliberately, which is the thing that helps a stiff arthritic wrist and that a breathable knit does far less of.
And it goes on and off in seconds, with nothing to pull over the hand and no watch to remove.
What It Is For
A wrist that feels unreliable under load — lifting, carrying, pushing up out of a chair, training.
Repetitive strain from typing, tills, driving, sewing and assembly work.
Arthritis at the wrist, where warmth and firm support together are what help.
Tendon soreness and swelling around the wrist.
Where the fingers tingle or go numb at night, a cock up splint holds the wrist in position overnight and is the product that helps rather than any soft support, and for a lighter sleeve to wear under a shirt all day the elasticated wrist support is the one to ask about.
Putting It On
Start with the wrist straight and the hand relaxed, fingers neither spread nor clenched.
Lay the support just below the bony knobs of the wrist and bring it round, keeping the edge straight rather than letting it twist.
Fasten the strap firm, not tight. A finger should slide underneath and the hand should still work freely.
Then use the hand for a minute and reset it, because a support fastened at rest is looser the moment you grip something.
Press a fingernail and watch the colour return. Pins and needles, numbness, a cold or pale hand, or puffiness in the fingers beyond the support all mean loosen it.
Neoprene, Skin and Care
Give the skin air. Neoprene traps heat on purpose, so take the support off for part of the day and look at the skin along the strap line each time.
Tell our pharmacist if you react to neoprene or latex and we will point you to a knitted support instead.
Keep the fastening free of fluff. Hook-and-loop that has filled with lint stops gripping, and a strap that creeps open through the day is the commonest reason one of these ends up in a drawer.
Close the strap before washing, then hand-wash in cool water with mild soap and dry flat away from sun and heat. Heat perishes neoprene.
What Fixes the Wrist
Change the movement as well as supporting the joint. Keep the wrist straight at a keyboard, take the weight off the heel of the hand, break up long stretches of the same job, and move to a wider grip where you can. The support eases the ache; changing the movement is what stops it returning.
Ask our doctor about wrist and forearm exercises, which build the strength that holds a wrist steady with no support at all.
And come back if it is getting worse month on month rather than settling, because a wrist that is deteriorating wants examining rather than supporting indefinitely.
And keep the hands warm generally, since a cold wrist is stiffer and sorer than the same wrist at midday.
Is a Pro-Light Wrist Support Right for You?
This support suits a wrist that feels unreliable under load, repetitive strain, arthritis and tendon soreness. Please speak to our doctor before buying one if any of these apply:
- The wrist was injured in a fall onto an outstretched hand. Press in the hollow at the base of the thumb when you lift the thumb up — if that spot is tender, a small wrist bone may be broken, and those fractures often look normal on an early X-ray. Please come to our doctor or go to a hospital today.
- The fingers tingle, go numb at night or feel clumsy. Ring us, because a wrist splint is the product for that rather than a soft support.
- The wrist is hot, red and swollen, or you have a fever. See our doctor the same day.
- You react to neoprene or latex, or the skin over the wrist is broken, infected or very fragile.
- You have poor circulation, diabetes or reduced sensation in the hand.
Our pharmacists will check the fit, show you where the support should sit and run through the one-finger check, and our doctor will examine a wrist that has yet to be looked at.
Where to Buy a Pro-Light wrist support in Kenya
Order online and we deliver countrywide, or collect from our pharmacy at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. We send orders to Nairobi and every neighbourhood around it — the CBD, Westlands, Parklands, Gigiri, Muthaiga, Runda, Rosslyn, Kitisuru, Lower Kabete, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Karen, Langata, South B, South C, Eastleigh, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi, Ngong Road, Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai, Ruaka, Banana Hill, Two Rivers, Village Market and Pride Lands — and across Kiambu, Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru and Ngong.
Beyond the capital we deliver to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Athi River, Kitengela, Kajiado, Naivasha, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, Webuye, Kitale, Nandi Hills, Iten, Kapenguria, Embu, Meru, Chuka, Kerugoya, Murang’a, Othaya, Nyahururu, Nanyuki, Maralal, Isiolo, Marsabit, Moyale, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Lodwar, Kitui, Mwingi, Makueni, Emali, Kibwezi, Voi, Taveta, Wundanyi, Mariakani, Diani, Ukunda, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Lamu and Hola. Tell us the town and we will confirm the delivery cost and the timing before you pay.
Across Africa, ask us before you order. We have sent orders to Uganda, Tanzania, Somaliland and as far as Malawi, and we will quote for Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the rest of the continent. Tell us the destination and we will confirm any import paperwork before the parcel leaves us.
Living abroad? Order from wherever you are and we deliver here in Kenya. Kenyans in the UK, the United States, Canada, South Africa and the Gulf order from us regularly for a parent or relative at home, and this is one of the things they order most. Tell us the address and we will deliver and set it up.
Why Buy Your a Pro-Light wrist support from HealthAlone Kenya?
HealthAlone is a pharmacist-led health ecosystem licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and our stock is original, sealed and correctly stored. Kahawa Sukari is a real counter with real pharmacists behind it.
Our pharmacists check the fit before it leaves us and will send you to the lighter sleeve when that is what your wrist actually needs.
It is one more step in our vision: building Africa’s most trusted health ecosystem, accessible to everyone, everywhere.
FAQs
What is the difference between this and the cheaper wrist sleeve?
Firmness and warmth. This one has a strap you set yourself and a neoprene body that holds a wrist a thin knitted sleeve simply follows, and neoprene traps heat on purpose, which is what eases a stiff arthritic wrist. The knitted sleeve is lighter, cooler and better for all-day wear under a shirt, and the two are close enough that you should choose on the firmness rather than the money.
Will it help carpal tunnel?
Not in the way a splint does. Fingers that tingle or go numb at night need the wrist held in position overnight, which is what a cock up splint is for. Ring us and we will point you at the right product.
Will it help arthritis in the wrist?
This is one of the better choices for that, because warmth and firm support together are what an arthritic wrist wants, and neoprene holds heat far better than a thin knitted sleeve.
What size do I need?
It is supplied one size with an adjustable strap, so it covers a wide range of wrists. Tell our pharmacist the measurement around your wrist in centimetres and we will confirm the fit before you pay.
Does it fit the left or the right wrist?
Either, and one support covers both hands and more than one person in a household.
How tight should the strap be?
Firm, not tight, with a finger sliding underneath and the hand working freely. Use the hand for a minute and reset it, since a support fastened at rest is looser the moment you grip something.
Where exactly should it sit?
Just below the bony knobs of the wrist, with the edge straight rather than twisted. Start with the wrist straight and the hand relaxed.
Can I wear it all day?
Wear it for the hours the wrist is working and give the skin air for part of the day, since neoprene traps heat on purpose. Take it off at night unless our doctor says otherwise.
Can I train or lift in it?
Yes, and you can set it firmer for the lift and slacken it afterwards. Please let our doctor look at a wrist that has already been injured before you go back to training.
I react to neoprene. Is there an alternative?
Tell our pharmacist before you order and we will point you to a knitted support. The lining here is terry cloth over a neoprene shell, which suits most people but not everyone.
The strap has stopped gripping. Is it finished?
Usually not. Hook-and-loop fills with fluff and lint and then lets go. Pick the hooks clean with your fingers or a stiff brush, and close the strap before washing so it collects less.
How do I wash it?
Close the strap, hand-wash in cool water with mild soap, rinse and dry flat away from sun and heat. Heat perishes neoprene.
My wrist is getting worse rather than better. What now?
Please come and see our doctor. A wrist that is deteriorating month on month wants examining rather than supporting indefinitely.
Where can I buy a neoprene wrist support in Kenya?
Order from HealthAlone online and we deliver countrywide, or collect from our pharmacy at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. We deliver across Nairobi — the CBD, Westlands, Parklands, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Karen, Langata, South B, South C, Eastleigh, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi, Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai and Ruaka — and across Kiambu, Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru and Ngong, as well as Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Kitengela, Naivasha, Narok, Kericho, Kisii, Bungoma, Kakamega, Kitale, Embu, Meru, Chuka, Murang’a, Nyahururu, Nanyuki, Isiolo, Garissa, Lodwar, Kitui, Voi, Kilifi, Malindi and Diani. Send us your wrist measurement.
