Abstract: A weightlifting glove for compressing and supporting the back of the hand and wrist including a glove body and an elongated strap that wraps diagonally about the back of the hand to provide backhand muscle support. The part of the strap that extends diagonally over the back of the hand is inelastic to provide maximum support, while a portion of the remainder of the strap is elastic to provide for compression and adjustability. The glove body preferably has a wrist vent to which a tab closure is provided to allow the glove to fit easily onto the wearer's hand and to permit adjustment of the fit of the glove independently of the strap.

Abstract: A protective glove includes a glove body having at least one pocket with one or more hollow, shock-absorbing cells disposed therein. Each cell comprises a thin, flexible peripheral wall and an open interior space, which interior space contains a fluid under pressure sufficient so that the cell deforms upon impact of an object against the cell and cushions the hand of the wearer from the impact. The invention thereby provides a protective glove which is lightweight, simple in design, attractive in appearance and effective to protect the wearer's hand from blows or impacts.

Abstract: A glove for preventing carpal tunnel syndrome has palm-covering padding which protects the wearer's hand. The padding is made of a resilient flexible material such as foam rubber which is effective to provide protection from vibrations and shocks, and has a fold line extending diagonally across the palm to facilitate gripping the handle of an implement. This light-weight glove allows freedom for the fingers, wrist, and central folding of the hand, yet protects the palm of the hand from shocks which can cause carpal tunnel syndrome.

Abstract: A glove effective for preventing or inhibiting carpal tunnel syndrome has a pad disposed therein for protecting the median nerve of a wearer's hand. In a preferred embodiment the pad is secured to the glove body and extends from near the wrist opening of the glove to about the center of the portion of the glove which covers the palm. The pad is made of a resilient flexible material such as foam rubber which is effective to provide protection from vibrations and shocks. Such a glove is light-weight, allows considerable freedom for the fingers and wrist, yet protects the part of the hand between the ball of the thumb and the palm heel from the type of stress which can produce carpal tunnel syndrome.