Functional splints are uniquely designed to:

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 1. Facilitate active use of the affected limb during functional tasks

 

 2. Support motor learning and neuroplasticity

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3. Reduce the need for external support and increase self-directed practice

  

4. Improve grip, positioning, and movement efficiency 

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Unlike resting or corrective splints, the functional splints are task-specific, helping individuals achieve meaningful goals, whether it’s handwriting, using cutlery, or playing golf.

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The Evidence

While formal research into functional splinting is still evolving, there is growing clinical consensus and expert case study evidence supporting its use. In fact:

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• Over 50% of UK therapists report using splints to improve activities of daily living

• Studies in spinal cord injury and neuromuscular disease show improved pinch grip and manual dexterity using customised functional splints 

• Thermoplastic splints can reduce compensatory movement, allowing more efficient upper limb activation and improved proximal control ​

 

Functional splinting can be used in:

 

• Restorative rehabilitation, supporting muscle engagement and motor recovery based on neuroplastic principles

• Compensatory rehabilitation, where splints enable task performance when full restoration isn’t feasible

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Custom Design for an Individual's Functional Activities

 

Every splint we make is crafted with these principles:

    1.    Promote functional grip and alignment

    2.    Stabilise joints with poor control

    3.    Improve movement efficiency and reduce effort

    4.    Enable independent task practice

    5.    Increase training intensity outside therapy

 

We combine movement analysis, goal setting, and client feedback to shape splints that empower you, not restrict you.