Compression gloves for arthritis in hands trial#
A new study sheds light on how the effectiveness of arthritis glovesĪ new randomised controlled clinical trial has found that the benefits achieved from wearing compression gloves for arthritis, are however, unlikely to be from the pressure they put on the hands. They are also sometimes worn while sleeping, with the aim to reduce hand stiffness in the mornings. Why wear compression gloves for arthritis?Ĭompression gloves are commonly prescribed to arthritis patients in the NHS with the intent of easing pain, reducing swelling, and improving function of the hands. Good quality compression gloves cost around £20/pair, if you buy them yourself. Using compression gloves for an extended period of time can become very costly, as they commonly need to be replaced by a new pair every 4 to 6 months, or when they become too loose. Usually, the fingertips are exposed to allow you to use your fingers easily. These gloves are commonly made from thick, firm fabric containing Lycra and cover everything from your mid forearm to about ¾ of your fingers. What are compression gloves?Ĭompression gloves, sometimes referred to as arthritis gloves, apply pressure to the hands, increasing hand blood flow and hand temperature.
Pain, swelling and stiffness may prevent you from doing everyday things like the dishes, laundry and gardening (among many other things). Inflammatory arthritis that affects your hands can have a great impact on your ability to complete regular household chores. Recent research has looked into the effect of wearing compression gloves for those living with inflammatory arthritis.
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