"I bought the WristWand a few months ago
for myself and a couple of friends who were having problems with their
wrists. Little did I know that I would need it desperately. Almost two
months ago I started having problems with my right wrist. It didn't
feel like tendonitis, so I didn't think of using the WristWand. It felt
like it was inside my joint. It didn't occur to me until I was about
to go get a cortisone shot, or whatever they do for joint pain, that
I hadn't tried the WristWand for this. After suffering and worrying
for about a month and three weeks, the pain disappeared completely within
three days of using it. I cannot thank you enough."
"Approximately
two years ago I wrote to inquire about using the WristWand
considering that I had severe carpal tunnel because I use
my hands to walk with crutches, to use a wheelchair, to use
a computer and to use hand controls in my car. At first I
could use the wand only for very limited stretches because
of the pain in my hands. Gradually I was able to stretch the
entire way and I used the WristWand regularly in conjunction
with getting cortisone shots every 6 months. I also did other
exercises and at my doctor's recommendation took about 1000
mg of Vitamin B6 every day. I used Advil every night. And
always I used the WristWand because the stretches felt good.
About a year ago I realized I didn't need a shot. I stopped
needing the wrist brace at night. The numbness and pain just
went away and now is completely gone from my hands. When I
feel some stiffness or aching I use the WristWand again and
within a few days to a week everything feels better again.
My elbows and shoulders feel better too. I also have been
able to reduce my dosage of vitamin B6 and the Advil I used
to take all the time And I still use crutches, wheelchair,
computer and hand controls. Thank you for the WristWand which
has helped so much. Whenever anyone asks how my hands feel
I tell them about your product. "
"I wanted to let you know how
happy I am with the WristWand, it has made a tremendous difference
in my work. I work as a bartender and the repetitive juicing
and glass washing I do every day created stresses on my elbows
& wrists. I went through physical therapy and rest to
recover from the tendonitis as well as injections of cortisone.
But the biggest long-term help has been my WristWand. I purchased
it from my chiropractor & it has been a lifesaver for
me. It's been two years since my last serious flare-up. I
try to use my WristWand regularly but even when I forget,
if I feel the stress and strain getting to my arms I simply
pull out my "magic wand" and in one minute I'm back
in business. I keep one at home, one at work & one in
the car. I don't recommend using it while driving but, when
driving for long distances I find it really helps to use it
when getting gas or stopping at rest-stops. It does a great
job of relaxing the muscles in the neck, shoulders & mid-back.
Thank you for this wonderful tool, everyone who uses their
hands or arms for work or play should have one. Warn folks
that one may not be enough, if you have them around you'll
use them more often. Thanks again."
"I am a rheumatologist in private
practice in Honolulu. I have a large practice with roughly
50% of my patients suffering from chonic pain syndromes, including
repetitive motion injuries of the upper extremities. I was
recently introduced to the WristWand by a friend who visited
from Oakland Calif., periodontist Dr. Kwan. I've been impressed
with the effectiveness and ease of use of the WristWand. Thanks
for a great product!"
"We want you to know of our success with
your product. Our first meeting was last year at the National VPPPA
Conference. After visiting with you and trying the WristWand I decided
to try a small test group of data entry people in one of our facilities.
They loved the WristWand because of it's ease of use and no loss of
work time. From that point in time to present we have WristWands in
use in every department in our plant. I have people ask me if we can
prove that the WristWand works - my answer to that question is - the
lack of injuries in the areas they are being used is plenty enough proof
for our company. My question is always - how can something so simple
and so cost effective do such a great job for us? Also, the personal
service rendered by your company is something you just don't see anymore."
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David A. Larsen, Safety & Ergonomics
Mgr.
Eaton Corporation
Engine Air Management Operations Worldwide
Member Region VII, VPPPA Board 7/16/02 |
"I have been using your WristWand
since receiving it a couple of weeks ago. I use it every morning
and evening doing the recommended stretches. I must say that
I can feel a difference. The pain in my wrist has decreased.
I'm no longer in need of ibuprofen to mask the pain. I really
feel that your WristWand has helped me get better. Thank you
again."
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Jeanne Sison-Ohlin
Information Services Office Coordinator
Pebble Beach, California |
"My name is A. Rahman, and I am
an oboe player. I've had trouble with my joints my whole life.
I've had many ligament injuries in my hands. Last winter I
injured my hand playing the oboe. The weight of the instrument
on my right thumb caused some very painful damage to my right
hand. I was unable to play without a wrist brace, and completely
unable to lift anything with that hand. After three months
of wearing the brace it didn't get any better, and on the
day of a band concert a friend convinced me to try the WristWand.
A half an hour after the first time I used it I was able to
play the concert without wearing a brace. I've been using
the WristWand. ever since, and have had no more pain or injuries
in my hands! It's easy to use, fast and convenient, and fits
in my instrument case. It also comes in a variety of fantastic
colors! I gave a couple to my oboe teacher for her birthday
and have been recommending it to all of my friends."
"My name is S. McCarthy, I am
a PGA Professional at an exclusive club in Arizona. I recently
wrote an email to your company about the problems I had been
having with tendonitis in my left elbow. The pain kept me
from playing in tournaments and even simply playing casual
rounds with our members. I came across the WristWand on the
internet and it caught my attention. After receiving my WristWand
I put it to use immediately. Within 4 days I was swinging
the club with minimal pain. I am now happy to say I am pain
free and I continue to do my 30 second routine four to five
times a day. Thank you very much. This exercise is the way
I try to teach the golf swing...Simple but Effective.
Thank You Again,"
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S. McCarthy,
PGA Professional |
"Just a short note to say THANK YOU! for
coming up with this clever solution to a problem faced by more and more
people in this age of living at the computer keyboard. The advent of
repetitive stress syndrome was doubly distressing for me, as I have
been a 40 year professional and, lately, part-time guitarist and banjo
player in swing jazz bands. The RSI caused by daily computer use in
my "day job" was making it more and more difficult to play
guitar or banjo for more than a half hour without a great deal of pain.
Stiffness in my shoulders following a practice session, much less a
several hour gig made it difficult to sleep. I started using the WristWand
about three weeks ago, and have experienced marked improvement in flexibility
and reduced pain in my wrists and forearms. The beginnings of "tennis
elbow" are fading with each week of use. Stretching out before
and after practice sessions or gigs now prevents later stiffness in
my shoulders."
"Within the last year I was introduced
to a unique tool and method for relieving and preventing repetitive
stress injuries to the hand, wrist and elbow with possible benefit to
the shoulder as well. The tool is known as the Wrist Wand and the method
is an inside -out stretch of the wrist while grasping the wand. The
stretch is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It simply and profoundly
reverses the usual way in which we humans grasp, lift, or move objects
with our hands and forearms. The result of daily use is nothing less
than increased mobility and relaxation of the wrist and forearm.
How this translates for the computer operator, waitress, or carpenter
is no different than for a baseball player, golfer, tennis buff, or
pinball wizard: a supple wrist translates into injury prevention and
improved performance. This is not a convert’s opinion. It’s the conclusion
of a Chiropractic Orthopedist after using the Wrist Wand with athletes
and workers who rely on their hands for their daily bread. In addition,
with 30 years experience as a yoga practitioner I can safely say I have
never seen a more thorough means of opening up the chronically tight
muscles and connective tissues of the wrist and forearm. An added benefit
is the way in which the whole upper extremity including the upper arm,
shoulder, and scapula are gently and synergistically called into play
while the lower arm and wrist is stretching inside-out."
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Dr. Steven Katz
DC, DABCO |
I have had truly remarkable results with the WristWand. I'm a senior
software engineer. I resigned last year from a very well-known hi-tech
company to recover from my RSI and finish my master's degree in computer
science at Sacramento State. I made a lot of progress in a lot of areas,
but every time I increased my computer use to more than a couple hours
a day I ended up with pain in my forearms. I did all the wrist flexion/extension
stretches, but they didn't help much. It was very frustrating. I was
considering changing careers. Now, after using the WristWand for just
a couple weeks, I've been able to increase my computer use to 6-10 hours
a day, and I have almost no forearm pain. I sleep well and wake up feeling
great. It is really incredible.
"I can't say Thank You enough regarding
what the WristWand has done for me. I have suffered some extensive soft
tissue injuries to my body, which I was told will be around for the
rest of my life. When I started noticing a problem with my hands, I
couldn't believe it. Of all the things I have had to quit doing because
my body just can't handle it anymore, I couldn't bear to lose any part
of my hands. I do a lot of craft work and I work on/with computers.
To lose my hands, or any portion thereof, would've been more devastating
to me than most anything else.
I was working for a software development company in Bel Marin Keys and
one of my co-workers there gave me a WristWand. WristWand, you changed
my life (as far as my hands are concerned) because of this great instrument.
I went from numbness and pain in my hands to almost none at all now.
Sometimes, my hands are feeling so good, I forget to use the WristWand.
Because of the repetition involved in Crocheting and Embroidery, commuting
to work everyday and using the computer - which requires me to use the
keyboard and mouse very extensively - I can now do all of this without
much discomfort at all. I go days now without any symptoms. If I forget
to use the WristWand for any length of time and symptoms try to creep
back, I remember to use it again and the symptoms are gone. I have gotten
better about not forgetting to use the Wand, and therefore, my hands
are doing great.
I showed the WristWand to the Chiropractor I was seeing in Rohnert Park
for a couple of years. He was very interested in it. Of course, I have
told many people about it and it is a conversation starter! I have it
sitting right on top of my computer tower - which is on top of my desk
- and people are very curious about it. I am more than happy to share
with them what a miracle it has done for me. Again, thank you so very
much for this unique product. I will continue to tell as many people
about it as I can.
Thank you,"
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Debbi Allen
Technical Support Advisor
Novato, CA |
I am a copy/fax technician. This summer I also started crystal mining
for fun. It put a real stress on my wrist and I was diagnosed with tendonitis.
Well for about three months I was on anti-inflammatory drugs and wearing
a wrist brace. I went to fix a fax in Marin County and had to reschedule
for spare parts. When I got back to the account the next day, the client
gave me this skinny box and said, "This is for you." He showed me how
to use it and I was surprised at how good the stretch felt, so I thought
what the heck, I kept playing with it in my car, showed one of the supervisors,
he played with it too, and I went home. By the next day! I was no longer
in pain and had regained some strength in my hand, when I returned to
work after the weekend, I no longer wore my wrist brace and the pain
was gone (I was in pain for about three months) not only that the dull
ache in my upper shoulder that I had had for two years was gone. I went
back to the supervisor and we are now ordering some for the office.
Thank you, S. L. Santa Rosa CA
"Tennis has been one of my greatest/most
enjoyable outlets and stress reducers for years! And, invariably
over the years (I'm presently 66 and still winning rated USTA
tournaments), I have had to slow down and sometimes quit playing
tennis for a period of time due to tennis elbow. As much as
some very good tennis pros have tried to help me down through
the years to hit the ball more "correctly" so as
to avoid tennis elbow, I always revert back to my own style
(not orthodox) and, thus, develop tennis elbow when I start
playing more frequently. To be frank...I like my unorthodox
style of play (control and under spin and slice). However,
it does seem to always lead to tennis elbow when I play more
than twice a week or when I play during a weekend USTA tournament.
Last Saturday, in my team tennis match, I could feel "ye
old tennis elbow" beginning to hamper my usually effective,
unorthodox play....Fortunately, when I first began to feel
the tennis elbow creeping up on me the Wednesday before, I
happened to find your ad in the Inside Tennis magazine. I
immediately called you and ordered the WristWand...Well, it
arrived Monday....Now, I don't have to worry!....Only after
three consecutive days of following the very easy instructions
included in the box of the WW...and after testing it...by
playing two hard matches in two consecutive days this past
week, I have absolutely NO TENNIS ELBOW!.....I feel confident,
now, WristWand, that I can play as frequently as I want and
not have to worry (as before) with tennis elbow."
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The Rev. Dr. Ed Hennig,
Chaplain Supervisor
St. John's Regional Medical Center Oxnard, CA |
"As a golfer for the past twenty-five
years, both amateur and professional, I realize the importance
of supple wrists, arms and shoulders. The WRISTWAND® relaxes
all of these muscle groups with one easy stretch. It is a
very useful tool for all golfers."
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J.C. Callaway
Executive Director Ace Kids Golf Program, Oakland, CA
Golf Professional & Author of the book "Invisible Golfers"
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"Dear WristWand,
Thank you so much for introducing me to the WristWand at the
Florida Chiropractic Convention in Orlando last August. This
very unique rehabilitation instrument and its related exercise
is astounding in its ability to not only relieve but, prevent
symptoms of upper extremity RSI conditions. The wonderful
part is its simplicity! The non-obvious stretching exercise
is so fast, easy and simple that my patients actually perform
the exercise regularly and enjoy it! Once my colleagues saw
the WristWand, they not only prescribed it for their patients
but started using it themselves. To my knowledge they still
use it today and you know what type of patients doctors make!
The right "tool" always makes a job easier. When
it comes to upper extremity RSI conditions, including Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome, WristWand is the "right tool."
In 31 years of being in the Chiropractic profession I have
not come across a device with which there is such a high degree
of patient compliance and positive results.
Again, I thank you so much for introducing me to WristWand.
Keep up the good work."
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Norman H. Brodsky
DC, CCRD |
"I was recently diagnosed with
tendonitis, and along with some physician prescribed exercises,
the WristWand has helped significantly in reducing stiffness
and increasing flexibility. It's very easy to use and is compact
enough to fit in a golf bag, briefcase or workout bag."
"After my first week of use, I could definitely the
lack of tension in my wrists and forearms. I can really tell
that there's a benefit to this. My grip feels great, I'm loose
and the snap in my swing is explosive."
"As a yoga teacher, I frequently come
across individuals with RSI. The particular muscle group that
the WristWand stretches is virtually inaccessible with even
the myriad of known yoga asanas or postures. The WristWand
performs a very specific muscular exercise. It's design addresses
a unique muscular stretching exercise that alleviates tension,
inflammation, pain, and restricted range of motion. Not only
do I suggest the usage of this product to my students, I use
it myself and am very satisfied with the results."
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Clayton Horton
Yoga Instructor, SF Bay Area.
Author Yoga Golf |
"I am a 67-year-old Physician
and a Kayaker. After paddling for a few hours, a very repetitive
motion, I have in the past had soreness in one shoulder. I
had tried anti-inflammatory medications and other supportive
measures with temporary relief at best.
Since using the WristWand, (a few times before and after the
paddling), the soreness and tendonitis have totally disappeared
and do not resurface. This is a wonderful product!
A very happy paddler"
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Seymour Boorstein
M.D. Kentfield, CA |
“I was recently diagnosed with tendonitis,
and along with some physician prescribed exercises, the WristWand
has helped significantly in reducing stiffness and increasing
flexibility. It’s very easy to use and is compact enough to
fit in a golf bag, briefcase or workout bag.”
"Just wanted to let you know that
I've been using the WristWand® for only a few days and have
already seen a marked difference in my forearms and elbows.
I played 18 holes of golf yesterday and today. I used the
WristWand® for a few stretches before beginning each round
and again after each round. I typically experience a significant
amount of pain in each arm following a round. One arm is still
a little tight but what a difference. I also found that my
ball striking was a little crisper and there was no twinge
each time I made solid contact. Using the WristWand® will
become a regular part of my daily activities and certainly
before and after each round of golf."
"Dear WristWand:
I am writing to tell you how much I enjoy using the WristWand.
I have had a chronic, severe keyboarding injury for more than
five years, which just last year was diagnosed as radial tunnel
syndrome. Stretching with the WristWand regularly throughout
each day relieves some of the tightness I experience, especially
in my forearms. Using the WristWand gives me hope that I will
still be able to improve my RSI condition. It's small portable
size and attractive, easy to grip handles make it a pleasure
to use. I wish I had found the WristWand before my injury
became chronic. Thanks so much for developing such a truly
helpful tool."
"When I first saw the Wristwand
I was very skeptical-it seemed too simple and too inexpensive.
Then, I started using it myself. It sits next to my keyboard
and I often pick it up, stretch with it and play with it.
It has made a big difference-I no longer have wrist pain,
despite my 12-hour days at the computer. I've been developing
ergonomic programs for the past 10 years and I find the Wristwand
to be an important innovation that employs a low-tech solution
to a high-tech problem. I'm convinced that it encourages and
enables people to get the stretches they need to prevent a
great majority of computer-related repetitive strain injuries."
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Steve Parrott, MS
Vice President
Elements Wellness, Inc. |
"Before using the WRISTWAND, I
used to contemplate how I would eventually have to leave my
current profession because of the growing pain in my wrist.
After using the WRISTWAND for the past couple of weeks the
strength in my wrist has started to come back. I no longer
need to take breaks from my mouse pad. I keep my WRISTWAND
by my phone so it takes no time out of my day.
Thank you WRISTWAND :) "
"In my years of practice I have
evaluated hundreds if not thousands of ergonomic and exercise
products. I have also been a programmer for the better part
of 25 years. I don't get excited easily, nor have I even remotely
considered endorsing a product. Until now. In my opinion
the WristWand has the potential to be one of the single
most significant breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment
of repetitive upper extremity injuries ever designed. It's
small size and elegant design make it a must for anyone who
makes their living using a keyboard or a mouse.
Thank you very much for this outstanding product!!
"
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Brian W. Zaleski, DC,
MS (Computer Science)
Senior Programmer/Analyst
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"As an orthopedic surgeon, I see
a lot of patients with repetitive stress type injuries to
their upper extremities. Commonly patients can develop tendonitis
or carpal tunnel syndrome interfering with their work and
their lives. Having used the WristWand myself, I can
see how the stretching that takes place to the various muscle
groups of the upper extremities can really help in the prevention
of some of these more common problems. The WristWand
seems to be unique and should be well received by the health
care community. "
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Andrew R. Goldstein, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon
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"I wanted to take a moment to
thank you for the WristWand you sent me in January. I
was having trouble with wrist pain in both arms due to the
amount of typing I do every day. After using the wand for
a few weeks, the pain diminished dramatically. While this
was great in itself, something else happened: over the past
few years, I've developed a type of "tennis elbow" in my left
arm that resulted in a sharp pain during my golf swing. Last
year, I started using one of those straps around the affected
muscle, which did help to relieve the pain while playing.
Now, after using the WristWand for about 3 months, that
problem has virtually disappeared, and I'm able to play without
the arm strap!
Your product is great - keep up the good work."
"I have been using the WristWand
for several weeks, primarily as a preventive tool when I am
working long, hours on my computer. It is easy to use, takes
only seconds and is helping me a great deal. I have had Carpal-Tunnel
injury and am currently without any pain. I highly recommend
this preventive measure to anyone concerned with repetitive
motion injuries."
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Deborah Urban
Development Director,
Spirit Rock Meditation Center |
"I have begun using your WristWand
product (for about 2 weeks now) and I am impressed by its
effectiveness for such a simple, and easy to use device. I
use it between patients a couple of times per day and I have
noticed two things almost immediately.
1) I feel an increased stability in my and wrists and elbows
when I adjust my patients.
2) My wrist/hand speed has definitely increased. I owe this
to a feeling of increased circulation/nerve flow into my wrist/hands.
In short, I certainly recommend this device, because of its
effectiveness, low cost and simplicity. Thank you for exposing
me to this unique and simple device. I wish you the best of
luck as you launch this product on a larger scale."
"I have awakened every morning
for more than 10 years with shoulder pain. After stretching
3-4 times a day with my Wristwand, I no longer have any shoulder
pain. I originally started to use Wristwand for the numbness
that I was experiencing in my fingers from sitting at a keyboard
for many hours at a time... the numbness has gone away but
the shoulder pain vanishing is a great surprise. "
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Alan Drucker
San Anselmo, CA |
"I recently broke my wrist. I
asked my physician to remove the fiberglass cast after 3 1/2
weeks so that I could begin the recovery process through physical
therapy. As soon as my wrist and hand felt comfortable enough
to hold the WRISTWAND, I began using it as a tool to explore
my range of motion, and to extend that range. I am pleased
to report that my range of motion has been increasing steadily
and quite rapidly, and the tissue damage suffered in the break
is healing well. I will continue to use the WRISTWAND until
I have full range of motion again! Thank you for the WRISTWAND.
"
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Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D.
President, Yoga Research and Education Center |
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