Method of protecting hand bones

A method protecting a human hand in need of protection, the method comprising mounting an article to the hand, the article comprising a conformable elastic wrap comprising a top face, a bottom face, a first edge, a second edge, a first end, and a second end which exerts a compressive force against the hand when extended, biased, or stretched;

• and a sleeve comprising an inner surface and an outer surface configured to slidably engage the top and bottom faces;
• the method further comprising mounting the first end to metacarpal I such that the bottom face engages the palm of the human hand, wrapping the conformable elastic wrap such that the bottom face is urged toward and around metacarpal V and between metacarpals I and II such that the elastic wrap defines a first compressive bandage or loop about the hand;
• urging the bottom face from between metacarpals I and II toward and around proximal phalange V;
• positioning the sleeve such that the outer surface overlies proximal phalanges II-V;
• and extending the wrap such that the sleeve is held in place by a compressive force.