🦓 Splint Hero Maartje during Hypermobility Month

🦓 Splint Hero Maartje – Strength, Style and Balance during Hypermobility Month

Meet Maartje: content marketer, pedagogue, and a true Splint Hero. During Hypermobility Month, we proudly highlight her story – a powerful example of how listening to your body and using the right tools can bring stability and peace.

Holistic and on the move

Maartje lives a sporty and holistic lifestyle. Think functional training like CrossFit, swimming, walking, and even handbiking. She follows an anti-inflammatory diet and avoids alcohol and caffeine. “For me, it’s all about balance – physically and mentally,” she explains.

That balance is essential, as Maartje lives with rheumatoid arthritis and hypermobility, which bring their own set of challenges – including painful joints.

Stability in style

Through OIM Orthopedics, Maartje discovered our Silversplints. “They support me exactly when I need them,” she says. “They bring calm during painful moments. And the best part? They look like jewelry – functional and beautiful.”

Maartje’s tips: calm and strength

Maartje uses her Silversplints consciously: “I wear them when I’m in pain, but I take them off when I can to maintain strength in my hands and fingers. That balance is key.”

She shares her experience with others through her Instagram page @maartjeoliemansofficial, where she connects with fellow zebras, gives tips, and shows that living with hypermobility doesn't mean standing still.

An inspiring example

Maartje shows what’s possible with the right mindset, knowledge, and support. This Hypermobility Month, we celebrate her journey – a reminder that with a Silversplint, you can live strong and beautifully.
Your story matters. And just like Maartje, you might be the support someone else needs. #SplintHero