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Rheumatism: what it is and how ProBrace can help

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Rheumatism: what it is and how ProBrace can help

Do you suffer from stiff joints or painful hands when you wake up? Then there is a good chance rheumatism plays a role. Rheumatism is an umbrella term for more than a hundred conditions affecting joints, muscles and tendons. In this blog you will read what rheumatism actually is, how to recognise it and which aids such as braces or splints can help with rheumatic complaints.

What is rheumatism?

Rheumatism is a collective term for various disorders and includes at least 100 different conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Some well-known forms include osteoarthritis, soft-tissue rheumatism, or inflammatory rheumatism. What all forms have in common is that they develop systematically and are not caused by a trauma.

Symptoms of rheumatism

The first signs of rheumatism are often subtle, but clearly noticeable. Many people experience:

  • Stiffness and pain in joints, especially in the morning
  • Fatigue or loss of strength in hands, wrists or knees
  • Warm or swollen joints
  • Reduced mobility in fingers or joints

Rheumatism usually develops slowly. If you recognise these complaints, always discuss them with your general practitioner or physiotherapist for further investigation.

Treatment of rheumatism

Rheumatism is usually chronic and cannot be cured but with the right treatment, complaints can be significantly reduced. An effective treatment plan often combines medication (such as anti-inflammatories or painkillers) with physiotherapy or exercise therapy to keep the joints mobile. Braces, splints or insoles can provide extra support. A well-chosen aid helps relieve pain, prevent overload and maintain activity in daily life.

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Aids that help with rheumatism

For rheumatic complaints in hands, wrists, ankles or knees, braces can play a significant role. Below is a selection of braces often used for rheumatism:

Thumb braces

Wrist braces

Ankle braces

Knee braces

Our specialists have selected these products based on comfort, ease of use and effectiveness for rheumatic conditions.

Frequently asked questions about rheumatism

What are the first symptoms of rheumatism?
Pain, stiffness and fatigue in joints or muscles. Often worst in the morning.

Which brace helps with rheumatism?
Depending on where the complaints are: a thumb-brace, wrist-brace, knee-brace or ankle-brace may provide relief.

Can rheumatism be cured?
No, rheumatism is usually chronic, but with therapy, medication and aids, complaints can be greatly reduced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I return my order? +

You can register a return shipment within 14 days after receiving your order through our return portal. You will be given two options:

  1. You can exchange your product(s) for another product or a different size.
  2. You can return your product(s) and receive a refund.
    You will need your order number and the postcode used when placing the order.
    Please always follow our return guidelines and return conditions when sending items back.

How should I package my product to return it? +

Use sturdy packaging, preferably the original shipping box in which you received your order. This minimizes the risk of damage and allows us to make someone else happy with the product. After it has been returned, the item must still be suitable to be offered as a new product.

Never use the product’s own packaging as the shipping box! If the product packaging becomes damaged, replacement costs may be charged.

What are the return conditions for returning a product? +

Return Conditions

  1. If reasonably possible, the product must be returned in its original condition and undamaged, in the most original and undamaged product packaging.
  2. It must be reasonably possible to resell your returned item without any additional handling.
  3. The product packaging may never be used as the shipping box. There must always be an extra outer shipping box around the product to prevent damage to the product and/or its packaging. You can use the shipping box we originally used to send the product to you.

How can I exchange my product for another product or size? +

Would you like to exchange the product for another size or a different product?
You can easily use our exchange service. Please follow the steps below:

  1. Go to our returns portal and indicate which product you would like to exchange.
  2. Next, select the size or the alternative product you would like to receive in exchange for your current product. For this step you will need your order number (including the letters ORD..) and your postal code. You can find these details on the packing slip.
  3. After you have indicated which product you would like to exchange and what you would like to receive in return, you can choose a return label from a carrier at a reduced rate.

Once you have purchased the return label, you will receive it by e-mail.

  • If you selected a printable return label, please print the label and attach it to the outside of the shipping box.
  • If you selected a non-printable return label, you do not need to print anything. Simply take your parcel to a parcel shop and have the QR code or barcode from the document in the e-mail scanned. The employee at the parcel shop will print the label for you and attach it to the box.

Important: always keep the drop-off receipt until your return has been fully processed. This serves as proof that you handed over the parcel.

Once we have received your return, we will process it as soon as possible (within a maximum of 5 working days). After processing your return, you will receive a new order confirmation containing the product you exchanged your original item for.

For the first exchange, no additional shipping costs will be charged. This order confirmation also confirms that your return has been successfully processed.

As soon as you receive this confirmation and the product is in stock (if a product is not in stock, it will be indicated with the word “backorder” on the product page), your order will be collected by the carrier the same day at 17:00 (5 PM).

Price difference when exchanging

If you exchange your product for a more expensive item, you will receive a separate e-mail containing a payment link for the price difference.

If the product you exchange for is cheaper, you will receive a separate e-mail confirming that the price difference will be refunded to you.