Upper Extremity Braces & Supports
We create personalized, 3D-printed braces and supports that help you recover faster, protect against reinjury, and keep doing what you love.
Built for People. Trusted by Athletes.
From post-menopausal women managing arthritis to athletes fighting for every play, our upper extremity supports are designed for people who refuse to let injury define them.
With personalized, 3D-printed devices, PROTECT3D helps you protect your freedom, recover faster, and perform at your very best.
Upper Extremity Products
CMC Arthritis Brace
Arthritis doesn’t just affect your thumb — it affects your independence. The CMC Brace stabilizes the base joint while keeping the rest of your hand free for daily life.
Designed for comfort and long-term wear, it restores strength where you need it most.
- Relieves arthritis pain without limiting movement
- Comfortable for everyday use
- Stabilizes the CMC joint in a natural position
Thumb Guards
Every play, every catch, every block — your thumbs take the impact. Our Thumb Guards are built for athletes who need protection without compromise.
With a slim, custom fit, they prevent sprains, hyperextension, and reinjury so you can focus on your game, not your pain.
- Designed for football, baseball, and basketball players
- Shields thumb joints from impact
- Supports recovery and prevents re-injury
Short Arm Cast
Injury doesn’t have to sideline your life.
The Short Arm Cast is waterproof, breathable, and adjustable — giving you the support you need without the discomfort of traditional casts.
From recovery to return, it’s built to move with you.
- Waterproof and lightweight for daily comfort
- Adjustable design for a better fit
- Ideal for fractures, sprains, and post-surgery recovery
Wrist Flex Brace
Athletes push limits — and sometimes their wrists pay the price. The Wrist Flex Brace prevents overextension while keeping you game-ready.
Slim enough to fit under gloves, it’s trusted protection for players who refuse to compromise performance.
- Prevents hyperextension and overuse injuries
- Slim, glove-compatible design
- Built for football and contact sports
Gameplay Cast ("Wrist Club")
The Gameplay Cast delivers maximum protection without the bulk of heavy wrapping and taping.
Ideal for athletes returning to play after wrist or forearm injury, it protects against impact while preserving hand and finger mobility.
- Waterproof and lightweight for daily comfort
- Adjustable design for a better fit
- Ideal for fractures, sprains, and post-surgery recovery
How Our Products Perform?
I don’t have to worry about being in pain anymore.
PROTECT3D AFO for Ankle Arthritis
Patient demographic
A 62-year-old former athlete, struggling with post-traumatic ankle arthritis, likely nearing surgical intervention.
Device design
The AFO was designed to provide tri-planar control of his ankle and foot and a “bounce” during the toe-off phase of his gait cycle.
Results
FAAM ADL score increased from 15 to 54 after 3 months of wearing the AFO. Pain reduction from 7/10 to 3/10 over the same time span.
Pain Reduced
7/10 → 3/10
FAAM-ADL Score
15 → 54
PROTECT3D AFO for Foot Drop in Athlete
Patient demographic
College soccer player with post-surgical foot drop
Device design
The PROTECT3D AFO was designed to fit in soccer cleats, support dorsiflexion and facilitate a natural gait pattern
Results
Allowed him to progress through rehabilitation all the way to competing in gameplay running full speed and changing direction laterally.
Ready to write your own success story?
The PROTECT3D AFO is really comfortable and doesn’t feel like I’m wearing anything at all.
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