Research by academics at the University of Southampton in collaboration with occupational therapy clinicians into the effectiveness of wearing a particular type of silver ring to alleviate symptoms of arthritis has found some benefits to their use.
The research, which was carried out by academics from the University’s School of Health Professions and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Electronics & Computer Science in conjunction with Occupational Therapy at Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, found that silver ring splints are effective in controlling hyperextension deformity of finger joints, which is common in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
These silver ring splints are elegant rings, which have replaced bulky, plastic ones and are worn to give joints back their stability. Many patients think they look better than the plastic ones and they are also stronger and more durable.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080603174302.htmMy doctor sent me to an occupational therapist, and I was told I would be fitted for these next week. I believe a couple for my right hand. We'll see how it goes....
the headline is a bit misleading as the hand deformity is an effect of the disease not a symptom. the whole idea is to eliminate the need for ring splints entirely
- I know you just copy the headlines