Palm Guard is a padded positioning splint worn in the palm to keep the hand in an open, functional position, preventing sustained finger flexion in patients with spasticity, contracture tendency, or conditions that cause involuntary hand closure. Maintaining an open hand reduces the risk of palmar skin breakdown and joint contracture over time.

Palm guards are used in comprehensive hand positioning programs for patients with neurological conditions. OxyCare supplies palm guards alongside other positioning and seating accessories for home care and hospice patients.