The Rehab Saga: Admission day.

This series of blog posts will follow my 3 weeks at Stanmore hospital (RNOH). I’m going through the Hypermobility Rehab Programme in an attempt to learn how to manage my physical health problems, to get a bit fitter and to take a good look at the way I cope with things emotionally/psychologically. There are two…Continue reading The Rehab Saga: Admission day.

Rhizomed Thumb Support from Medi

Ok so I received this awesome new thumb splint this morning and I’ve decided to do a quick review (I couldn’t find any other reviews for this model online so I figured I should write one) Before we get started although I’m an OT student and I splint regularly in my daily life this doesn’t…Continue reading Rhizomed Thumb Support from Medi

13th day in rehab

Fairly relaxed day today, I had a bit of a layin then got myself up and dressed. Physio man came to see me and I was introduced to the 3rd physio on the team. She seemed a little more hesitant about the EDS risks during physio than the other two but I gave her my…Continue reading 13th day in rehab

Ring Splints By Zomile

Ring Splints by Zomile make affordable, high quality silver and gold finger splints for conditions like Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Swan Neck Deformity and more. The splints block hyperextension of the finger joints (dip & pip joints) while still allowing normal hand function. I am utterly in love with them, not only do they look…Continue reading Ring Splints By Zomile