MetaFlex Glove: Conditions Guide

How the MetaFlex Glove Supports Hand Health

The MetaFlex Glove gives light compression, gentle warmth, and soft strap support to help the hands feel more comfortable during daily activities. It is designed to support healthy movement, reduce strain, and help users stay active with less fatigue.

This guide explains how the glove may help different hand conditions and how to use it safely.

Arthritis & Joint Conditions

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Symptoms

Osteoarthritis causes the joints to become stiff, swollen, or achy. The first big knuckle, middle knuckle, and small knuckle near the fingernail may all feel sore.

How the glove helps

• Light compression to reduce swelling
• Warmth for stiffness
• Soft strap tension for gentle stretching
• Helps hands move with less pain during daily tasks

Day vs Night use

• Day: Light strap tension for long-duration wear without fatigue
• Night: Very light tension for a soft, gentle stretch

⚠️ Safety notes

• Stop use if pain or swelling increases

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Symptoms

RA can cause swelling, warmth, and redness in both hands. Fingers may drift toward the small finger.

How the glove helps

• Light compression to calm swelling
• Warmth for comfort
• Straps gently pulled toward the thumb side to support neutral alignment
• Reduces fatigue during light tasks

Day vs Night use

• Day: Light tension; avoid strong pulls
• Night: Very light tension to reduce curling

🔥 Flare Note

• During a flare, use carefully and reduce tension.

Safety notes

• Stop use if joints feel hotter or more swollen.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Symptoms

Causes swelling, stiffness, and “sausage finger” appearance. Can affect all knuckles.

How the glove helps

• Light compression for swelling
• Warmth for stiffness
• Soft stretch at night for less morning tightness

Day vs Night use

• Day: No tension or light tension for posture
• Night: Very light tension

🔥 Flare Note

• Use with caution during hot, painful swelling.

Scleroderma

Symptoms

The skin and tissues may become tight, swollen, or sensitive. Circulation may be reduced. Fingers can stiffen at the middle knuckle.

How the glove helps

• Warmth for circulation
• Light compression for swelling
• Soft stretch at night to reduce early tightness

Day vs Night use

• Day: Light tension for comfort
• Night: Very light tension

Circulation & Skin Note

• Check often for color changes.
• Be mindful of ulcers or fragile skin.
• Only use on intact skin.

Dupuytren’s Contracture

Symptoms

The tissue in the palm thickens, pulling fingers into a bent position.

How the glove may help

• Light compression after treatment
• Warmth for comfort
• Very light stretch at night to slow early tightening

Day vs Night use

• Day: Lowest tension
• Night: Very light tension

Post-Procedure Note

• Only use on covered and protected intact skin.
• Ask your provider before use.

🚨 Important

• The glove cannot straighten joints that cannot be moved by hand.

Tendon & Soft Tissue Conditions

Trigger Finger

Symptoms

The flexor tendon becomes irritated and forms a bump that catches at the pulley.

How the glove may help

• Warmth and compression to calm irritation
• Gentle stretch at night to reduce morning clicking

Day vs Night use

• Night: Very light tension
• Day: Straps at lowest setting; focus on warmth
• No strengthening needed

Tendonitis Note:

• Do NOT immobilize — tendons heal best with gentle movement.

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Symptoms

Thumb tendons become irritated.

How the glove may help

• Warmth for comfort
• Light compression
• Helps off-load thumb tendons

Day vs Night use

• Day: Lowest tension
• Night: Very light tension
• The glove supports movement like kinesiology tape.

Digit Extensor Tendonitis

Symptoms

Tendons on the back of the fingers get irritated from overuse.

How the glove may help

• Warmth and compression
• Light support to reduce strain

Day vs Night use

• Day: Lowest tension
• Night: Very light tension for soft stretch

Tendonitis Note:

• Movement helps healing; the glove supports safe motion.

Nerve-Related Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Symptoms

The median nerve is squeezed at the wrist.

How the glove may help

• Warmth to relax tissues
• Soft stretch at night to reduce finger curling
• May reduce morning numbness

Day vs Night use

• Day: Lowest tension
• Night: Very light tension
• No strengthening needed

Radial Nerve Palsy

Symptoms

Weakness in the muscles that lift the wrist, fingers, and thumb. Can be caused by nerve cuts, nerve pressure, stroke, TBI, brachial plexus injuries, cerebral palsy, or GBS.

How the glove may help

• Gentle assistance to help open fingers
• Helps support early movement
• Works best as the nerve recovers

Day vs Night use

• Day: Lowest tension or light tension for finger extension
• Night: Very light tension
• Use with a wrist cock-up brace if wrist cannot lift

ALS

Symptoms

Hand muscles weaken over time.

How the glove may help

• Light support
• Warmth
• Gentle assistance when needed
• Helps with comfort and positioning

Day vs Night use

• Day: Lowest tension or light assistance
• Night: Very light tension
• Does not stop disease progression

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

Symptoms

Nerves temporarily stop working, causing weakness.

How the glove may help

• Light support
• Warmth
• Gentle help with finger opening

Day vs Night use

• Day: Lowest tension or gentle support
• Night: Very light tension
• Keep tension soft to avoid fatigue

Movement & Muscle Tone Conditions

Mild Spasticity / Early Stroke With Flaccid Digits

Symptoms

The hand may be floppy at first, then develop tightness.

How the glove may help

• Warmth for comfort
• Light compression
• Gentle support for finger opening

Day vs Night use

• Day: Lowest tension or soft support
• Night: Very light tension
• Never force fingers straight

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) / HSD

Symptoms

Joints are very loose and may hyperextend.

How the glove may help

• Gentle support
• Better finger awareness
• Helps prevent bending back too far
• Helps practice controlled motion

Day vs Night use

• Day ONLY: Lowest tension or light tension
• Do NOT wear at night (risk of drifting into hyperextension during sleep)

Circulation & Vascular Conditions

Raynaud’s Phenomenon / Raynaud’s Syndrome

Symptoms

Blood vessels tighten too much, causing color changes and pain.

How the glove may help

• Warmth
• Light compression
• Soft open-hand posture at night

Day vs Night use

• Day: Lowest tension
• Night: Very light tension
• Be careful with cold, color changes, and circulation problems

GLOBAL SAFETY DISCLAIMER

The MetaFlex Glove should be used with care:

• Only use on intact skin. Cover any open wounds fully before use.
• Do not use with active infection, fever, severe swelling, or unexplained pain.
• Do not wear the glove while operating machinery, cooking over open flames, using power tools, or doing anything where straps or fabric might interfere with safety.
• Stop use if pain, numbness, tingling, or color changes get worse.
• Always keep strap tension light and comfortable.
• The glove will not straighten joints that cannot be moved by hand.
• Always consult a medical professional for diagnosis, personalized care, or after surgery/injections.