Belkin, who is trained as an occupational therapist, was working as a hand therapist when she noticed the early signs of arthritis.
Her thumb, particularly the joint at the base, began to ache so badly that she was forced to give up her job. She knew that any splint she could use would be made of heavy material that would make simple activities like lifting objects even more difficult.
So Belkin decided to make her own products. She did some research and eventually launched her...
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