Shefly - I rode an entire season with a wrist splint, after pinching my ulnar nerve and loosing hand function, while riding - I could wave bye-bye, but couldn't spread my fingers apart (no Vulcan "live long and prosper"). Unfortunatly I HAD to wear the splint while riding, but after a week, didn't have to wear it all the time. I can imagine how difficult it would be to race with a splint. Glad your PT could show you how to tape your fingers. Be nice to your hand, off saddle. Hope it gets to feeling better soon.