Symptoms:The symptoms
of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include tightness,
discomfort, stiffness and pain located on the front
side of the hands and wrists. Tingling, numbness
and / or paresthesia (Pins & needles)
affecting the thumb, index, middle and sometimes one-half of
the ring finger. (All fingers do not have to be
affected simultaneously) Loss of strength in the
hands. Pain, aching, swelling, and diminished coordination
of injured areas. A need to massage hands, wrists
and arms. Assuming a defensive posture in order
to protect sensitive and painful wrists.
Cause
of Symptoms: One of the main causes
of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome stems from the
the overuse of the finger flexors and finger
adductor muscles in unidirectional movement patterns,
(Gripping, squeezing, typing, etc.) therefore
making them stronger, shorter and tighter than
the extensor
muscles. The result is a "muscle
imbalance" between
these two groups of muscles, causing the flexor
muscles to impinge the underlying soft-tissue
structures, including blood vessels and the median
nerve. Carpal tunnel also occurs in those
suffering with arthritis, diabetes, pregnancy
and more.
Treatment
of Symptoms: FLEXTEND® can help prevent
carpal syndrome as well as reduce the
associated symptoms by eliminating
muscle imbalances in the hand and wrist that
are most often the root cause, resulting in the compression
of the median nerve.
The FLEXTEND® exercises
for carpal tunnel syndrome are specifically
designed to strengthen all of the finger and wrist extensor muscles, finger abductors and tendons in the forearm in multiple planes
of motion. All of the exercises isolate
these muscles in different ways, providing site-specific,
yet total involvement of the extensor muscle
group.
Combining the lengthening effects
of FLEXTEND® on the flexor muscles and tendons
and the strengthening effect of the exercises
on the extensor muscles and tendons, can help
ease compression of the underlying soft-tissue
structures within the finger, hand, wrist and elbow
joints. This in turn realigns the affected joints and decreases pressure on the underlying
blood vessels and nerves, allowing for normal blood / oxygen transport
to be regained.
The strengthened
extensor muscles can also help prevent the flexors
from overpowering them in such a way as to create
abnormal flexed postural positions of the fingers
and wrist, which also increases pressures on the
soft-tissue structures within the wrist joint.
FLEXTEND® also increases strength, endurance,
flexibility and stability of the fingers, hand,
wrist and elbow.
No matter what your occupation, from ranchers to
doctors, and musicians to
professional athletes, carpal
tunnel treatments, such as cortisone
injections and surgery may
be avoided with the diligent use of the FLEXTEND® training
system.
FLEXTEND® / RESTORE™
ORTHOTIC GLOVE
PRICE: $120.00
CARPAL TUNNEL TRAINING PACKAGE - Fits BOTH Hands!
The main FLEXTEND® / RESTORE™ unit address conditions from fingertip to elbow, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Tennis Elbow and Grip-Strength
FLEXTEND® / RESTORE™ATTACHMENT KITS: AC KIT: Add-on kit for performing more than 50-upper extremity exercises. (Posture, Thoracic Outlet, etc.)
TFT-KIT: Add on kit for thumb / finger injuries. This add-kit makes the Trigger Finger program easier than using the FLEXTEND® / RESTORE™unit by itself. To see pictures of these items, look in "ACCESSORIES".
ALL FLEXTEND® ORDERS INCLUDE: ~ 1-FLEXTEND® / RESTORE Reversible Training System ~ 1-FLEXTEND® Arm Strap ~ 4-FLEXTEND® Heavy Resistance Bands (2-Blue / 2-Black) ~ 4-FLEXTEND® Resistance Band Clasps
~
30-Day money-Back Guarantee
~ 1-Year Mfg. Warranty ~ 1-FLEXTEND® Instructional Chart with 4-Programs:
Carpal Tunnel
Trigger Finger
Tennis Elbow
Grip Strength.
SIZING: To insure you order the correct size, measure from the base of the hand (first wrist crease closest to palm) to the tip of the middle finger.
IMPORTANT: A Custom or Snug Fit is Best for a Quick Recovery. XXX-Small = 6" to 6 1/4"
XX-Small = 6 1/4" to 6 1/2"
X-Small - 6 1/2" to 6 3/4"
Small = 6 3/4" to 7"
Medium = 7" to 7 1/4"
Large = 7 1/4" to 7 1/2"
X-Large = 7 1/2" to 7 3/4" XX-Large = 7 3/4 " to 8"
XXX-Large = 8" to 8 1/4"
