How to Measure for the Oval-8 Ring Splint: Choose Correct Size for Finger or Thumb

Michelle, Hand Expert and founder of Virtual Hand Care, shows you How to Measure your Finger and Thumb for the Oval-8 Ring splint.
The Oval-8 ring splint can be used for so many finger and thumb injuries' such as Swan neck deformity, Boutonniere deformity, Trigger finger, Trigger Thumb, Mallet Finger, Finger Dislocations, Finger joint pain, Crooked finger, Hypermobility, and so much more.
In this video, Michelle will show you how you can measure your finger accurately to get the correct Oval-8 ring size. You can print off the instructions below or measure with a soft measuring tape.
PRINT SIZING GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS:
www.3pointproducts.com/hs-fs/...
Keep in mind, another option not mentioned in the video is to see a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). A CHT can measure your finger with the Oval-8 measuring ring kit if they have one in their clinic.
LINKS TO PRODUCTS IN VIDEO:
Oval-8 Ring shown in video- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/.... (Size correlates to ring size).
Oval 8 Combo pack to get multiple sizes (ideal for fluctuations in swelling)- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/...
Get on Amazon- (pack of 3 size 6,7,8) amzn.to/3iCtUsi
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This video is for educational and demonstration purposes only and is not to be used as a replacement for seeking medical advice or treatment of your condition. Virtual Hand Care, or its members, do not offer medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any exercise program. Please know that performing any exercise or program is solely at your own risk.

[@VirtualHandCare]

I really like the Oval-8 ring splint and talk about it in several of my videos however many of you have asked How to Measure for the Oval-8 Splint and How to Choose the Correct Size for your Finger or Thumb 👍In this video, I'll show you step by step how to measure your DIP, PIP, or Thumb IP. 💪 IF you found this video helpful don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so I can see all your COMMENTS. 🙏

[@VirtualHandCare]

You can find the sizing guide here- www.3pointproducts.com/oval-8-sizing-guide

[@jennifergorman7723]

Great info!

[@rickharmon3513]

thanks!

[@aibamomo2672]

thank you so much for this!! Excited to get the right sizes for my fingers. ❤

[@VirtualHandCare]

You're so welcome! Good luck!

[@stv3800]

what is the best mallet finger splint for work thank you

[@IBEFLYBRO]

Can I use this product for mallet finger on a pinky?

[@Cool_Videoz]

So the oval 8 is good for mallet finger? I have a mallet finger on my pinky and been using the oval 8 and it's keeping my finger straight so far

[@sabhunt07]

My thumb triggerred last month due to arthritis and injury pulling a suitcase from overhead bin of an airplane. You said to wear for 4-6 weeks doing the three exercises, which I have been doing for three weeks. My thumb is stiff, as I assume it should be. When do I try to bend it again? It is the joint closest to the nail that was triggering.

[@soumyamajumder3444]

Plz make a video on how to cure essential tremors naturally.

[@harpsandstars]

How do you heat treat the Oval 8 to keep the finger in hyper extension to treat mallet finger?

[@adelecasden3051]

What is the DIP thing supposed to help with?

[@kashifrana6798]

Hello. The sizing pdf not found. Can you please help

[@thetanman2233]

Just ordered these! Got a mallet finger playing basketball 3 days ago, essentially no pain after it happened aside from minor pain from swelling. When ive jammed a finger in the past, it typically happens around the base of my finger, but that’s essentially the same level of pain I’ve got now. I’ve tried using an aluminum one the last couple days but don’t like what it’s doing to my skin. Hoping to have a bit more normalcy in these, if only a little. Thank you so much for these videos

[@janinewhite7959]

Hi Michelle I have a surgery of lunate revasculated they immobilized my hand about 2 months and I can’t handle my hand open... which exercise do you recommend me for get stronger my knuckles then be able to open my hand and hold my fingers up????

[@VirtualHandCare]

This video offers a gentle approach- kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIWsd62Ler-Aqtk

[@janinewhite7959]

@@VirtualHandCare thanks for your help

[@DB-cx6cb]

Did not find link to print for the template? You would think the product would offer that with the oval eight. Liked your video. The manufacturer should be as thorough to offer the customer a template. Any suggestions? Thanks 😊

[@VirtualHandCare]

Here is their guide from the Oval 8 website- chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/www.3pointproducts.com/hs-fs/hub/30688/file-25672588-pdf/docs/oval8_sizing_guide_final_web.pdf

[@trish3580]

The pdf link doesn't seem to be working anymore...might there be another link you could share with us? I have to order online and they have no guide. thanks

[@VirtualHandCare]

Try this one- www.3pointproducts.com/hs-fs/hub/30688/file-25672588-pdf/docs/oval8_sizing_guide_final_web.pdf

[@maxtaylor7533]

Are the finger splints and the thumb splints, the same splints?

[@VirtualHandCare]

Yes they are 👍

[@shantor100]

I thought it was in sixteenths of an inch which I guess is equivalent to a centemeter

[@rayclark6596]

If you pause the video at 4:26 you will see the chart is inches and then centimeters in parentheses.

[@stephaniegray9011]

Can you please send printout directions to my e-mail? Thank you, sg

[@bwnco]

Sweet heart. Just use a string, mark it, then spread it out on a tape measure, no template no scissor cutting, Done deal. Or white tape, go around knuckle, mark, spread out n measure. EZY breezy

[@VirtualHandCare]

Yes you can do it that way however I have had several people do that. But they pull the string too tight and then the ring they order is too tight.

[@bwnco]

@@VirtualHandCare Ok ya that could be a thing for sure. LOL us bachelors dont have scissors in paper.. Thanks!! lol