Richelli's3D-Thumb

Richelli's 3D-Thumb is a trigger point tool made from high-performance plastic that replaces the practitioner's thumb during pressure and friction techniques. The flat therapy tool transfers the force from the entire hand, making long treatment days noticeably gentler on the thumb joints and hand muscles.

The tool was developed for manual therapy: physiotherapists, osteopaths and masseurs use it to work on smaller areas such as the neck, back or hand. The 3D-Thumb is equally suitable for the self-treatment of muscle tension at home.

• Ergonomic shape relieves the thumb and wrists during every treatment
• Precise, controllable pressure on trigger points and hardened muscle areas
• Can also be used over clothing, kinesiology tape or bandages
• High-performance plastic, easy to clean and disinfect
• Handy size of 14 x 9.5 cm, fits into any treatment bag
• Non-slip surface for secure guidance

In practice, the tool lies flat in the palm of the hand, with the pressure coming from the arm and body weight rather than from the thumb. This allows trigger points to be treated for longer and more evenly without the hand tiring. It is worth practising pressure control and guidance on your own forearm first.

The 3D-Thumb by Richelli's is available at saneq, the Swiss specialist retailer for massage and therapy supplies.