Ergonomic Aids for Hands and Wrists
After working in awkward positions or performing the same repetitive motion for hours on the job, your hands and wrists can be tired, sore, or in pain. After determining the cause of the discomfort and consulting with a medical professional, using an ergonomic work glove or aid can help you minimize pain and work more comfortably. Shop different ergonomic and compression gloves from Magid as well as other prominent safety brands to find wrist and hand support solutions to help you and your workers!
Musculoskeletal Disorders at Work
If you’ve ever developed or experienced muscle strains, ligament sprains, or tendinitis, then you’re already familiar with common types of injuries and conditions associated with MSDs. MSDs are injuries and medical conditions characterized by occasional or persistent pain as well as limitations in dexterity or mobility. The causes of these conditions can range from performing repetitive tasks in the same motion again and again to not taking enough (or taking inadequate) breaks. Common symptoms of MSDs can include:
- Wrist and Hand Fatigue
- Discomfort, Pain, and Aches
- Stiffness
- Numbness
- Loss of Strength
To prevent MSDs from becoming permanent conditions, tell your workers to speak with their doctor to determine the best way to treat their symptoms, especially if they last for an extended period of time. Because MSDs vary in cause and severity, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” plan for treatment. One crucial way to make the most effective treatment decision is to determine the cause of the MSD so you and your workers can find ways to avoid the motion or activity, such as restructuring work areas for better ergonomics.
Which Type of Ergonomic Glove is Right for You?
When approved of by a doctor and all other preventative measures have been enacted, ergonomic aids like anti-vibration gloves, compression gloves, and supportive glove liners can all be used as additional protection for common overexertion injuries.
Anti-Vibration Gloves
When working with pneumatic and heavy tools that create vibrations, your hands can get tired and uncomfortable much faster than they would while working with non-pneumatic tools. Anti-vibration work gloves are designed with comfortable and flexible materials to help you work with precision and ease. Many of these gloves are designed with materials like chloroprene on the palms to cushion, absorb, and dampen vibrations to reduce fatigue to your hands, arms, and shoulders. Some anti-vibration gloves are fingerless to promote better hand dexterity, as well.
Compression Gloves
Compression gloves are designed with a stretchable fabric to help support wrist position, keep your hands flexible, stimulate circulation, and relieve cramping. Some compression gloves can be worn alone or under another pair of work gloves, making them useful for carpenters, mail sorters, mechanics, gardeners, and other types of workers.
Find padded gloves as well as lifting gloves, impact gloves with wrist supports, and more from Magid as well as brands like Mechanix Wear, Valeo, and Occunomix!
