Custom Hand and Finger Splints in Singapore

Written by Mavis Tham, Shamaine Soh and Yuna Zhuang, Principal Hand Occupational Therapists at Phoenix Rehab.Clinically reviewed by Nigel Chua, Principal Hand Occupational Therapist & Director, AHPC A1300362Z.Last reviewed 1 November 2026.

Our hand therapists mold custom thermoplastic splints for the finger, the hand, the wrist and forearm, and the elbow, at all five Phoenix clinics, usually in the same appointment as your assessment. A splint holds your wrist, thumb or fingers in a set position so an injured or irritated tissue can settle or heal. The right splint depends on the condition. A carpal tunnel splint keeps the wrist straight, a De Quervain’s splint holds the thumb as well as the wrist, and a mallet finger splint keeps the fingertip straight day and night.

Many people do well with a ready-made brace from a pharmacy, as long as they choose the right type. Others need a custom splint, molded by a hand occupational therapist to fit the hand and the injury.

This page lists every splint we make, from the fingertip to the elbow, then explains the difference between a brace and a splint, which splint suits which condition, how long to wear it, and how to look after it.

At Phoenix Rehab Group, our hand therapists assess your hand first, then mold a thermoplastic splint in the same appointment, in about 30 to 60 minutes. You do not need a doctor’s referral. If a ready-made brace is not helping, or your condition needs an exact position, WhatsApp us to Get Assessed & Treated.

CUSTOM THERMOPLASTIC SPLINTING AT A GLANCE

What a splint does	Holds a joint in a set position to rest, protect or support it
Ready-made brace	Fits many hands, so it is generic and often does not fit well; suits short-term, mild problems when you pick the right type
Custom thermoplastic splinting	Molded to your hand from thermoplastic; holds the exact position your condition needs
Who makes it	Hand therapists: occupational therapists and physiotherapists with hand therapy training
Time to make	About 30 to 60 minutes, often in the first appointment
Common uses	Carpal tunnel, De Quervain’s, thumb arthritis, mallet finger, finger sprains, trigger finger, after fractures and surgery
Fees	From $100 for a finger splint to $450 for a shoulder splint, by size and complexity. Full list below

THE SPLINTS WE MAKE, FROM FINGERTIP TO ELBOW

Every splint below has been molded by our hand therapists at a Phoenix clinic. They are grouped by what the splint is based on, because that decides what it holds still, what it leaves free, and what it costs. A finger splint stops at the finger. A hand-based splint sits in the palm and leaves the wrist free. A wrist and forearm splint crosses the wrist. A forearm and elbow splint crosses the elbow.

Fees are by size, from the fee table further down, and sit on top of the $230 appointment the splint is made in. The links go to the page that explains the condition and the program that follows it.

1. Finger splints

$100 each. They hold one or two finger joints and leave the hand and wrist free.

Splint	What it is for	What it holds, and what it leaves free	Typical wear
Mallet splint	Mallet finger: the fingertip droops and will not straighten after the tendon pulls off the end bone	Holds the end joint straight. The middle joint stays free	24 hours a day for 6 to 8 weeks, then nights for a further 2 to 4 weeks
PIP dorsal blocking splint	A volar plate injury or a dislocated middle joint after a jammed finger	Stops the middle joint straightening past a set angle. Bending is free, and the block is opened in steps at each review	2 to 6 weeks
Anti-trigger finger splint, one finger or several	Trigger finger and trigger thumb	Blocks the knuckle at the base of the finger from bending fully. The other joints move	Nights, and by day during the tasks that set it off, for 6 to 10 weeks
Finger gutter extension splint	A middle joint that has stiffened bent after a fracture, a sprain or weeks of swelling	Holds the finger straight along its length. Remolded as the joint gives, as a serial splint	Nights, or set periods each day, remolded every one to two weeks
Anti-boutonnière splint	Boutonnière deformity: the middle joint drops into a bend after the central slip tears	Holds the middle joint straight. The fingertip is left free to bend, on purpose	Full time for about 6 weeks, then weaning
Anti-swan neck splint	Swan neck deformity, in rheumatoid arthritis, after an old mallet finger, or in very mobile joints	A figure-of-eight ring that stops the middle joint snapping back. Bending stays free	By day, during use

2. Hand-based splints

$200 each. They sit in the palm, hold the thumb or the knuckles, and leave the wrist free, which makes them easier to work in.

Splint	What it is for	What it holds, and what it leaves free	Typical wear
Short thumb spica, also called the short opponens splint	Thumb base arthritis; a sprained or repaired thumb ligament (skier’s thumb); a thumb that will not sit in the right position after a nerve injury	Holds the base of the thumb. The wrist and the thumb tip stay free	Heavy tasks and flares for arthritis; 4 to 6 weeks for a ligament injury, as the surgeon sets
Hand-based ulnar gutter splint	Fractures of the ring or little finger metacarpal (a boxer’s fracture) or finger bones, once the surgeon allows a removable splint	Holds the little-finger side of the hand. The finger joints are included or left free, as the fracture needs	As your surgeon sets, often 3 to 6 weeks
Hand-based radial gutter splint	The same for fractures on the index and middle finger side	Holds the thumb side of the hand. The finger joints are included or left free	As your surgeon sets, often 3 to 6 weeks
MCP blocking splint	Fingers that cannot straighten at the middle joint because the big knuckles take the straightening force first; also trigger finger across several fingers	Holds the big knuckles at a set bend so the straightening effort reaches the middle joints	During exercises, and set periods each day
Dupuytren’s splint	After a fasciectomy or needle release for Dupuytren’s contracture	Holds the released fingers straight while the palm heals	Nights, for about 3 months, and as your surgeon sets
Night extension splint	Fingers that curl at night after a hand injury, surgery or a burn, and middle joints that are drifting into a bend	Holds the fingers straight through the night	Nights, reviewed every 2 to 4 weeks

3. Wrist and forearm splints

$300 each. They cross the wrist and hold it still, which carpal tunnel, De Quervain’s, a healing fracture and a repaired tendon all need.

Splint	What it is for	What it holds, and what it leaves free	Typical wear
Resting wrist splint, the classic wrist brace shape, molded	A wrist sprain, wrist tendonitis, a wrist fracture once the cast is off, a flare of wrist arthritis	Holds the wrist at the angle the problem needs. Fingers and thumb free	1 to 2 weeks for a mild sprain; as the surgeon sets after a fracture
Carpal tunnel splint	Carpal tunnel syndrome	Holds the wrist straight, not tilted back, which keeps the pressure in the tunnel low. Fingers and thumb free	Nights, and during tasks that bring on tingling, for 6 to 8 weeks
Forearm-based thumb spica, also called the long thumb spica, the De Quervain’s splint or the “mummy’s thumb” splint	De Quervain’s tenosynovitis; a scaphoid fracture or a scaphoid being watched; thumb base arthritis when the wrist is sore too	Holds the wrist and the base of the thumb. The thumb tip is free	Most of the day for 3 to 6 weeks in De Quervain’s; as the surgeon sets for a scaphoid
Clamshell wrist splint	A fracture that needs the wrist held firmly from both sides once the cast comes off	Two molded halves, front and back, strapped together. Rigid all the way round, and removable for washing	As the surgeon sets
Forearm-based ulnar gutter and radial gutter splints	Metacarpal and finger fractures where the wrist has to be included as well	Holds the wrist and the fractured side of the hand. The finger joints included or free	As the surgeon sets, often 4 to 6 weeks
Forearm gutter splint	Injuries near the wrist end of the forearm that need the wrist held and the thumb free	A trough along one side of the forearm and wrist	As the surgeon sets
Dorsal blocking splint	After a flexor tendon repair	Holds the wrist and the big knuckles bent so the repaired tendon cannot be pulled apart. The fingers bend freely inside it	Full time for the first 4 to 6 weeks, exactly as your surgeon’s protocol sets
Forearm-based MCP blocking splint	After an extensor tendon repair, or when the big knuckles need holding with the wrist included	Holds the wrist and the big knuckles at a set position	As the surgeon’s protocol sets
Wrist flexion and wrist extension splints, static progressive	A wrist that has stopped gaining bend or straightening after a fracture or surgery	Holds the wrist at the end of its range and is tightened a little at each review	Set periods each day, 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Plus $100 where it has a hinge or turnbuckle
Muenster or sugar tong splint	TFCC injuries, instability of the joint between the two forearm bones, and some distal radius fractures. Muenster versus sugar tong explains the difference	Blocks the forearm from turning palm up and palm down. The elbow still bends and the fingers are free	As the surgeon sets, often 4 to 6 weeks
TFCC splint	A TFCC injury on the little-finger side of the wrist	Supports the little-finger side of the wrist during grip and twisting. A smaller job than the Muenster	During loaded tasks and sport
Scapholunate ligament splint	A sprain of the scapholunate ligament, between two of the small wrist bones, or a wrist protected after its repair. See wrist pain, by where it hurts	Holds the wrist in the position that takes the strain off that ligament	As the surgeon sets, often 4 to 6 weeks
Delta-Cast gauntlet	A wrist or scaphoid fracture that needs a light, rigid gauntlet, and athletes going back to training with the surgeon’s agreement	Semi-rigid cast tape wrapped and molded around the wrist and palm	As the surgeon sets

4. Forearm and elbow splints

$350 each. They cross the elbow.

Splint	What it is for	What it holds, and what it leaves free	Typical wear
Posterior elbow splint, thermoplastic or Delta-Cast	After an elbow fracture, dislocation or surgery, when the surgeon wants the elbow held at a set angle; a night splint for cubital tunnel syndrome, which stops the elbow bending fully in your sleep	Runs along the back of the upper arm and forearm. The wrist and hand are free	As the surgeon sets after surgery; nights for cubital tunnel
Anterior elbow extension splint	An elbow that will not fully straighten after an injury, or after weeks in a sling	Holds the elbow as straight as it will go, along the front of the arm. Remolded as the elbow gives	Nights, or set periods each day
Static progressive elbow flexion splint	An elbow that has stopped gaining bend	Holds the elbow at the end of its bend and is tightened at each review	Set periods each day, 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Plus $100 for the hinge or turnbuckle
Static progressive elbow extension splint	An elbow that has stopped gaining straightening	The same, at the end of its straightening	Set periods each day, 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Plus $100 for the hinge or turnbuckle

Also made, below the elbow is not the limit

Knee: knee extension splint and knee flexion splint, $350.
Ankle: ankle foot orthosis (AFO), resting version $350, and a dynamic version for walking, $450.
Toes: buddy splinting, hallux valgus splint and toe extension splint, $100.

If the splint your surgeon named is not on this list, ask. The list is what we have made, not the limit of what we can mold. WhatsApp us to Get Assessed & Treated.

WHAT DOES A WRIST SPLINT DO?

A splint does one or more of these jobs:

Rests an irritated tendon. A thumb spica stops the thumb tendons rubbing through their tunnel in De Quervain’s.
Takes pressure off a nerve. A wrist held straight keeps pressure in the carpal tunnel low, which eases carpal tunnel symptoms at night.
Protects healing tissue. A fingertip held straight lets a torn tendon reattach in mallet finger; a removable splint protects a healing fracture once the cast is off.
Supports a painful joint. A thumb orthosis steadies an arthritic thumb base during pinch and grip.
Stretches a stiff joint. Serial splints, adjusted every week or two, gain movement in a stiff finger or elbow over time.

Splints work better alongside load changes and exercise than on their own. Wearing any splint for longer than your condition needs weakens the muscles and stiffens the joints it holds.

WRIST SPLINT VS WRIST BRACE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE IN SINGAPORE?

People use the words brace and splint for the same thing, but they do very different jobs.

	Brace	Ready-made splint (pre-fabricated semi generic)	Custom splint (orthosis)
Material	Neoprene or elastic, sometimes with a metal stay	Plastic or aluminum with padding	Thermoplastic molded to your hand, finger, wrist, elbow
What it does	Supports and compresses; allows some movement	Holds a joint in a standard position	Holds the exact position your condition needs
Fit	Standard sizes	Standard sizes	Custom made for your hand, trimmed around bony points
Adjustable	Straps only	Limited	Your therapist reshapes it as swelling changes
Suits	Short-term support for mild strains and sprains	Some mild conditions, if the angle is right	Conditions that need a set angle, longer wear, or an unusual hand size

WHICH SPLINT FOR WHICH CONDITIONS?

Condition	Splint	Typical wear pattern	Read more
Carpal tunnel syndrome	Wrist splint that holds the wrist straight	At night, and during tasks that bring on tingling, for 6 to 8 weeks	Carpal tunnel syndrome
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis	Forearm-based thumb spica	Most of the day for 3 to 6 weeks	De Quervain’s
Base of thumb arthritis	Hand-based thumb orthosis	For heavy tasks and at night during flares	Thumb joint pain
Finger arthritis	Small finger splints or a night resting splint	At night or during flares	Finger arthritis
Trigger finger	Splint that stops the knuckle at the base of the finger bending all the way	At night, and by day if it helps, for 6 to 10 weeks	Trigger finger
Mallet finger	Fingertip splint holding the end joint straight	24 hours a day for 6 to 8 weeks, then at night for a few more weeks	See below
Finger sprains, volar plate and central slip injuries	Buddy straps, extension-block or straight finger splints	As your therapist advises, often 2 to 6 weeks	Finger sprain
Wrist sprain	Short-term wrist brace	1 to 2 weeks for mild sprains	Wrist sprain
Wrist fracture	Removable splint after the cast, when your surgeon agrees	As your surgeon advises	Wrist fracture
TFCC injury	Support for the little-finger side of the wrist	During grip and twisting tasks	TFCC
Skier’s thumb	Thumb splint	As advised, often 4 to 6 weeks	Sprained thumb
After hand surgery	Protective or dynamic splints	Per your surgeon’s protocol	Post-surgery rehabilitation
Stiff joints	Serial static or static progressive splints	Set periods each day, as your therapist advises	Stiff finger joint

MALLET FINGER SPLINTING

Mallet finger happens when the tendon that straightens the fingertip tears, or pulls off a small piece of bone. The fingertip droops and you cannot straighten it on your own. It often follows a ball striking the fingertip, or a fingertip catching while you tuck in a bedsheet or pull on a sock.

See a doctor for an X-ray first. A bone fragment, or a joint that has slipped out of line, may need a hand surgeon. Most mallet fingers heal in a splint.

The rule that decides the result. The fingertip must stay straight 24 hours a day for 6 to 8 weeks, then in the splint at night for a further 2 to 4 weeks. If the tip bends during the full-time period, the healing tendon can stretch or pull apart, and your therapist may restart the splinting period. Splinting also helps when you seek treatment a few weeks after the injury, so late is still worth treating.

Changing and cleaning the splint. Rest the finger flat on a table, slide the splint off, and keep the fingertip pressed flat against the table while you clean and dry the skin. Slide the splint back on without lifting the tip. Ask your therapist to show you before you try it at home.

Ready-made or custom? Pharmacy “stack” splints come in fixed sizes and can slip or press on the skin. A custom thermoplastic splint holds the fingertip at the angle your injury needs, fits a swollen finger, and your therapist adjusts it as the swelling settles. White patches on the skin over the back of the finger mean the splint is pressing too hard and needs adjusting.

CHOOSING READY-MADE BRACES FROM THE PHARMACY IN SINGAPORE

Many ready-made braces sold in Singapore pharmacies work well when you match the brace to the problem.

For carpal tunnel syndrome, choose a brace that holds the wrist straight. Many wrist braces tilt the wrist back 20 to 30 degrees, which suits sprains and raises pressure on the nerve. A hand therapist can check or adjust the angle.
For De Quervain’s, choose a brace labeled “thumb spica” or “thumb stabilizer” that holds the thumb and the wrist. A wrist brace that leaves the thumb free does little for this condition.
For a mild wrist sprain, a basic wrist brace with a firm support on the palm side helps for 1 to 2 weeks.
For trigger finger, many pharmacy splints hold the middle or end joint of the finger. The splint with the most support blocks the knuckle at the base of the finger.
For mallet finger, a stack splint can hold the tip straight, if it fits well and the tip stays straight at all times. A hand therapist can check the fit.

WRIST GUARDS, WRIST BANDS AND SPORTS TAPING FOR WRIST PAINS OR SPRAINS

Three other supports sit on the same pharmacy and sports-shop shelves. Each has a narrow job.

Wrist guards. Skating and snowboard guards have a stiff plate on the palm side to protect a healthy wrist in a fall. They are not designed to treat a sprain or a tendon problem, and a guard that holds the wrist bent back can raise pressure on the nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome.
Wrist bands. A compression band that wraps the wrist above the wrist bones supports the little-finger side of the wrist during gripping and weight-bearing. It suits a TFCC injury on return to sport or the gym, and does little for pain on the thumb side.
KT tape. Kinesiology tape is light and lets the wrist move. The evidence for it in wrist pain is limited, and some people find it helps on the return to sport. It does not replace a splint when the tissue needs rest.

Switch to a custom splint if the brace digs in, slips, holds the wrong joint, does not fit a small or large hand, or you need to wear it for weeks.

HOW MANY HOURS A DAY SHOULD I WEAR A WRIST SPLINT?

The answer depends on the condition. Our hand occupational therapist gives you a schedule; these are the common patterns.

Wear pattern	Used for	Typical schedule
Night only	Carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, some arthritis	Every night, often for 6 to 10 weeks
Most of the day	De Quervain’s, early after some injuries	Day and night except for hygiene and exercises, for 3 to 6 weeks
Around the clock	Mallet finger, some tendon and fracture injuries	24 hours a day, often for 6 to 8 weeks
Task-based	Thumb and finger arthritis, TFCC injuries	During heavy or painful tasks only
Set periods for stiffness	Stiff fingers, wrists and elbows	Timed periods each day, as your therapist sets

Most schedules end with a weaning stage, when you wear the splint less each week as your strength and movement return.

HOW OUR HAND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS MAKE YOUR CUSTOM THERMOPLASTIC SPLINT AT PHOENIX REHAB PHYSIO & HAND

Splints are made by our hand occupational therapists, Mavis Tham, Shamaine Soh, Yuna Zhuang and Nurul Nadzirah, at every Phoenix clinic. Each is registered with the Allied Health Professions Council, and they trained in Singapore’s hospital hand therapy departments, alongside the hand surgeons who refer into them.

A custom splint is a treatment, so it starts with an assessment:

Assessment. We examine your hand, confirm the condition and decide the position the splint needs to hold.
Measurement and pattern. We draw a pattern around your hand and forearm.
Molding. We soften a sheet of thermoplastic in warm water and shape it on your hand in the correct position.
Finishing. We trim the edges, add straps and padding, and smooth any points that press.
Fit check. We check the splint on your hand for pressure points and adjust it.
Teaching. You learn your wear schedule, skin checks, cleaning, and the exercises to do out of the splint.
Review. At follow-up, we adjust the splint as swelling changes and your condition improves.

Most custom splints take about 30 to 60 minutes to make, in the same appointment as your assessment. A splint that fits in weeks 1 to 2 may not fit by week 4, because the swelling has gone down, so we resize and reshape it at your reviews.

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SPLINT FEES

Splint	Fee, nett
Finger or toe	$100
Palm or hand	$200
Wrist, forearm or face	$300
Elbow or knee	$350
Ankle foot orthosis (AFO)	$350
Shoulder or body	$450
Dynamic splint (with moving parts)	The fee above, plus $100

The splint fee is on top of the appointment it is made in: $230 per 45-minute appointment, nett, no GST. Your therapist tells you which splint you need, and its fee, before it is made.

HOW TO WEAR AND CARE FOR YOUR SPLINT

Keep it away from heat. Thermoplastic softens and warps with heat. Do not leave it in a car parked in the Singapore sun, near a stove, or in hot water.
Clean it with cool water and mild soap, then let it air dry.
Manage sweat. A thin cotton liner under the splint absorbs sweat. Dry your skin before you put the splint back on.
Check your skin. Red marks that last more than 30 minutes after you remove the splint mean it needs adjusting. Blisters, numbness or color changes mean you should remove it and contact us.
Keep straps snug, not tight. You should be able to slide a finger under each strap.
Leave reshaping to your therapist. Heating or cutting the splint at home can ruin its fit.
Do your exercises. Unless your splint is for 24-hour wear, move the joints your therapist lists, so they do not stiffen.

MISTAKES OFTEN MADE WITH SPLINTS AND BRACES

Choosing a brace that holds the wrong joint. A wrist brace does not help De Quervain’s, and a finger splint on the wrong joint does not help trigger finger.
Wearing a night splint all day for weeks. Longer is not better; it weakens the muscles.
Letting a mallet finger bend “for a second”. One bend during the full-time period can set the tendon back.
Over-tightening the straps. Tight straps cause swelling, numbness and pressure marks.
Leaving the splint in a hot car. It warps and stops fitting.
Using a sprain brace for carpal tunnel. The tilted angle raises pressure on the nerve.

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?

See a doctor on the same day if:

you cannot bend your fingertip after catching it on a shirt or ball (possible tendon avulsion that needs a doctor the same day)
a finger or wrist looks crooked after an injury
fingers turn pale, blue, cold or numb in a splint or cast; remove a removable splint at once
skin under the splint blisters, breaks down or shows signs of infection

Make an appointment with a doctor or hand therapist soon if:

a fingertip droops after an injury (mallet finger needs an X-ray)
your splint is not easing symptoms after 2 to 3 weeks
pain or numbness is getting worse despite the splint

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WRIST, HAND AND FINGER SPLINTS

Which splints do you make?

Finger splints (mallet, dorsal blocking, anti-trigger, gutter, anti-boutonnière and anti-swan neck), hand-based splints (short thumb spica, ulnar and radial gutters, MCP blocking, Dupuytren’s and night extension), wrist and forearm splints (resting wrist, carpal tunnel, forearm-based thumb spica, clamshell, dorsal blocking, Muenster, TFCC, scapholunate, flexion and extension, Delta-Cast gauntlet) and elbow splints (posterior, anterior extension, static progressive flexion and extension). Knee, ankle and toe splints too. The full list, with what each one is for, is above.

What is the difference between a hand-based and a forearm-based splint?

A hand-based splint stops below the wrist. The wrist still moves, so the splint is smaller, easier to work in and costs less. It suits the thumb base, the knuckles and the fingers. A forearm-based splint crosses the wrist and holds it still, which carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain’s, a healing wrist fracture and a repaired flexor tendon all need. Your therapist chooses by what has to be held still, not by comfort alone.

What does a wrist splint do?

A wrist splint holds the wrist, and sometimes the thumb or fingers, in a set position so irritated or injured tissue can rest and heal. It can take pressure off a nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome, rest the thumb tendons in De Quervain’s, protect a healing fracture or ligament, and support a painful arthritic joint. Splints work better alongside load changes and exercise than on their own.

When should you wear wrist splints?

Wear a wrist splint on the schedule your condition needs. For carpal tunnel syndrome, that means at night and during tasks that bring on tingling. For De Quervain’s, it means most of the day for 3 to 6 weeks. For a mild sprain, wear a brace for 1 to 2 weeks. For arthritis, wear it during heavy tasks. A hand therapist sets the schedule and the weaning plan.

How many hours a day should I wear a wrist splint?

It depends on the condition. Carpal tunnel splints go on at night, often for 6 to 8 weeks. De Quervain’s splints stay on most of the day for 3 to 6 weeks, apart from hygiene and exercises. Mallet finger splints stay on 24 hours a day for 6 to 8 weeks. Arthritis splints go on for heavy tasks. Wearing a splint for longer than needed stiffens joints and weakens muscles.

What is the difference between a wrist brace and a wrist splint?

A wrist brace is soft or semi-rigid, made of neoprene or elastic, and supports the wrist while allowing some movement. A wrist splint is rigid and holds the wrist in a set position. A custom splint is molded from thermoplastic to your hand and holds the exact angle your condition needs. Braces suit mild, short-term problems; splints suit conditions that need a fixed position.

How long do I wear a mallet finger splint?

Wear a mallet finger splint 24 hours a day for 6 to 8 weeks, keeping the fingertip straight the whole time, including when you clean the finger. Then wear it at night for a further 2 to 4 weeks. If the fingertip bends during the full-time period, your therapist may restart the count. See a doctor for an X-ray first, because some mallet injuries with a bone fragment need a surgeon.

Which wrist support is good for De Quervain’s?

Choose a thumb spica: a support that holds both the wrist and the thumb, labeled “thumb spica” or “thumb stabilizer”. A standard wrist brace that leaves the thumb free does little for De Quervain’s. If a ready-made thumb spica presses on the tender bump at the base of the thumb or slips, a hand therapist can mold a custom splint for you.

Is a wrist guard, wrist band or KT tape good for wrist pain?

It depends on where the wrist hurts. A wrist band that wraps above the wrist bones supports the little-finger side and suits a TFCC injury during sport. KT tape gives light support while you move, with limited evidence behind it. A skating wrist guard protects a healthy wrist in a fall and is not designed to treat an injury. For a sprain, De Quervain’s or carpal tunnel syndrome, a brace or splint that holds the right joint works better.

How much does a custom splint cost in Singapore?

The fee depends on the type and size of the splint and on the assessment it needs. Splints are priced by size: $100 for a finger or toe, $200 for the palm or hand, $300 for the wrist, forearm or face, $350 for the elbow, knee or an ankle foot orthosis, and $450 for the shoulder or body, plus $100 for a dynamic splint. The splint is made in a $230 appointment. Many insurers reimburse splints as part of outpatient therapy; check your policy and ask us for an itemized invoice.

Do I need a doctor’s referral for a custom splint in Singapore?

No. You can see a hand therapist at Phoenix Rehab Group for a splint without a doctor’s referral. If your injury needs an X-ray, such as a mallet finger or a possible fracture, we refer you to a doctor and share our findings. Some insurers ask for a doctor’s referral before they reimburse therapy, so check your policy first.

Contact us for a splint assessment

If a ready-made brace is not helping, or your condition needs an exact position, a hand therapist can assess your hand and mold a splint that fits.

If the fingertip itself will not straighten, the tendon that lifts it is the likely culprit and the splinting is time critical. See the Mallet Finger Recovery Program, which sets out the four stages and what moves you up.

Where are you with this right now?

1. It is settling on its own

Many hand problems settle with a well fitted splint, changes to what provokes them, and tendon gliding. A tender scar and weak grip for a few weeks after surgery are usual. If it is easing week on week, and grip is improving month on month, it is behaving as expected. You do not need us for this, and we would rather say so.

2. It has stopped improving

You hand the jar to someone else. You button the shirt one-handed. You have stopped using that hand for anything that matters and barely noticed when it started.

The hand is the part of the body where stiffness sets in fastest, because a hand that hurts gets used less within days rather than weeks. That is the gap worth measuring, and it is not measured by how you feel on the day.

The Stalled Recovery Review is three appointments over three weeks with the same therapist, because what a joint does under load cannot be read in one visit. The first finds what is limiting it. The next two measure how it responds. $690, nett, no GST, which is three appointments at $230.

3. You have had surgery, or you have a date

Recovery after an operation has a shape, and knowing which stage you are in tells you whether you are on it. See the recovery programs, or hand therapy after surgery if you are not sure which applies to you.

All of it runs on the same four stages. The Phoenix Recovery Protocol explains what each stage works on and what you have to meet to move up. No referral needed to start.

Next step

Find out which stage you are in

Pain is the first thing to leave. Movement and strength are the last things trained back, and most people stop before that part is done. One Assessment and Treatment is a single 45-minute appointment at $230, nett, no GST. Your therapist finds what is actually limiting you, treats it in the same appointment, and you leave with your current stage and a written plan.

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   Micah 
 75 days ago
 
 
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Amazing experience with Phoenix Rehab, was assisted by Mavis. She’s very kind and professional and did thorough check on my wrist. I feel very comfortable during the process.

I went in for thermoplastic splint, and everything went smoothly. She was able to address my needs on my left wrist sprain.

They were prompt with appointment process and inquiry. Also the clinic is very close to Tanjong Pagar MRT. I highly recommend!
  
 
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   Chiky Phan 
 79 days ago
 
 
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Fist time doing ultrasound for my tennis elbow!! Let’s hope it gets better the next few weeks!! Thank Mavis Tham!!
  
 
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   XIN WANG 
 96 days ago
 
 
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Great treatment from my therapist. My painful wrist felt a lot of relief after the session. I’m glad I can slowly get back to doing my usual activities without constant pain.
  
 
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   Abby Lee 
 112 days ago
 
 
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Very helpful and friendly !
  
 
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   雪梅Cui 
 150 days ago
 
 
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The masseur is very professional and provides excellent service ，yati is very good!
  
 
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   Tra Nguyen 
 241 days ago
 
 
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I wasn’t able to close my fingers due to an injury. Nurul at Phoenix Rehab has helped me tremendously with my recovery process. I have been able to resume my daily activities and exercises after only a few sessions. Nurul has been very professional and positive throughout the entire process. Thank you so much for your help!
  
 
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   Juzer K 
 279 days ago
 
 
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Huge shoutout to Yuna Zhang from Phoenix Rehab for helping in my recovery from golfer’s elbow 🙌

I walked in with persistent elbow pain that was affecting workouts and everyday tasks, and Yuna immediately made me feel confident I was in the right hands. She took the time to properly assess my condition, explain the root cause, and tailor a treatment plan to my specific needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.

What I really appreciated was how personalised every session felt. The exercises she gave me were practical, easy to follow, and actually worked. Within a short time, the pain reduced significantly and my strength and mobility improved much faster than I expected.

On top of that, the pricing is very reasonable and affordable, which made committing to recovery much easier.

Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring — highly recommend Yuna at Phoenix Rehab if you’re dealing with hand-related sports injuries 💪
  
 
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   Fazal Hanafi Chaudhry 
 363 days ago
 
 
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I enjoy coming to Phoenix rehab as they offer a wide variety of services. I had a finger accident and was working with a very experienced hand therapist. Place is clean and comfortable.  Staff were friendly and appointment was on time
  
 
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   Stella Yam 
 504 days ago
 
 
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Very good
  
 
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   Juliana 
 506 days ago
 
 
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Have both physio n Tcm visits here, highly recommend!
  
 
 
  
 
 
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