November 27th, 2007
The best approach to treating Trigger Finger is to rely on exercises and stretches that target the affected tendon and surrounding muscles. The exercises performed by rehabilitation devices like Flextend / Restore and other muscle balancing products, can help to restore function and integrity to the affected tendon by eliminating the nodule or adhesion that has formed, so that it no longer catches as it passes through the pulley system when the finger is flexed and extended. This is done through active stretches and exercises that break down the scar tissue on the tendon and that also help thin the tendon, allowing it to move freely through the pulley system and tendon sheath. Using these methods of conservative therapy will correct the disorder without undergoing painful cortisone injections or surgery.
NOTE: A series of stretches and exercises will soon be released via video for consumers to review so come back soon!
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November 15th, 2007
Everyone is too busy to read articles anymore – the reason for my creating of this top-5 list, as I wouldn’t want people to have to apply too much effort for their own health and safety by performing some form of research on their own.
People want quick and easy no matter what it is: Driving and eating vs. sitting at home with the family and eating, a car wash vs. using the hose in the driveway, email and text messaging instead if writing an actual letter, pills vs. a change in diet and exercise and the list goes on. The want for ease of use can be applied to anything, including a variety of repetitive strain injuries; one of them known by everyone as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS for short.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is everywhere so how does someone get rid of it as quickly and easily as getting a hamburger at the drive-up window?
Here they are, the Top 5 Ways to Reduce CTS: (I just got through saying that everyone is too busy to read much and I went and wrote a long article, somewhat defeating the purpose of the Top-5.)
So here is my condensed version, the A-E List, with the in-depth explanations of each below:
A – Flextend
B – Stretch flexor Muscles
C – Strengthen Back and Shoulders to create better posture.
D – Utilize good ergonomics, making sure your job fits your build.
E – Massage Therapy and Rest.
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October 23rd, 2007
Introduction
Do you experience recurring back problems, itchy dry eyes, and/or numbness, pain or tingling in upper body parts including wrists, elbows and neck? Do you work long hours glued to your workstation without taking breaks? Chances are you are a part of the 7% American population suffering from repetitive stress injury (RSI), carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and/ or musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) caused by excessive use of poorly designed products. According to studies conducted by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), these conditions constitute almost 19% of hospital stays and 14% visits to a doctor’s office.
Not only do these occupational medical conditions affect the workforce, they also cost employers billions of dollars towards compensation claims, hidden expenses, productivity loss, employee attrition, surgery, medical treatment and litigation. According to National Council of Compensation Insurance, average compensation for CTS amounts to $33,000 per patient and these costs are escalating with each passing year. More
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October 18th, 2007
Trigger Finger / Trigger Thumb is another condition that most often fits into the repetitive strain injury category and can be corrected, in most cases, by performing appropriate stretches and exercises to help reduce the size of the nodule on the tendon and/or to thin the tendon in order to allow it to slide with ease through the pulley system. Once the adhesion is reduced in size and/or the tendon is not as thick, the condition is eliminated and the thumb or finger no longer becomes stuck.
The FLEXTEND® / RESTORE™ Resistance Training System is the solution for addressing Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb quickly and effectively.
See the Trigger Finger Exercise Program
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October 18th, 2007
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can quickly and effectively be eliminated with simple active stretches and exercises to create balance between all agonist and antagonist muscles in the hand, wrist and forearm.
With the FLEXTEND® / RESTORE™ resistance training system, users experience relief on an average of 4 weeks, with many obtaining 100% relief in as little as 2-weeks.
See the Carpal Tunnel Exercise Chart
Carpal tunnel surgery and cortisone injections are very common, but for most, they offer little to no relief, the reason that effective conservative therapy is so important to long-term success. No matter what you choose, we wish you the best - but know that both immediate and long-term relief can be obtained with FLEXTEND® / RESTORE™.
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