Skiers Thumb prevention

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A few seasons ago I fell, and got skiers thumb. Not too bad it’s just a thumb but ever since it takes absolutely nothing to re sprain my thumb and it’s fucking annoying. Any advice or recommendations. Been thinking about trying to find a slim thumb brace.

Nov 27 2024 4:52PM

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Rock_Inhabitant

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I wore this mueller thumb brace for a lot of last season because I got skiers thumb, I could fit it over my glove and it worked pretty nicely to let my thumb heal and let me ski at the same time. I couldn’t really hold a pole though, but other than that it’s a pretty slim and strong brace

Nov 27 2024 5:13PM

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VTshredder69

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I develop skiers thumb each season to remind myself how fucking shitty I am at skiing.

It's better to be humble.

Nov 27 2024 10:05PM

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KungKalmar

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Leave your thumbs at home.

Nov 28 2024 12:50AM

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ReturnToMonkey

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Don't fall

Nov 30 2024 5:21PM

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Granby_killdozer

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Try falling on ur face instead of putting your hand down that’ll prevent it lol. Make a “broken leg prevention” thread next, im sure you’ll get some great answers.

Dec 1 2024 12:43AM

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ScootSkiLyfe

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keeping the straps off of your wrists can help if you use poles. Only time I have gotten skiers thumb was from keeping my poles in my hand when I ate shit.

Dec 9 2024 12:03PM

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Lippamani

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What helps me is muscle memory from being a running back, I always subconsciously tuck my arms like I'm being tackled and don't want to lose the football.

Dec 9 2024 6:38PM

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