7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!, September 15, 2006
This review is from: Futuro Deluxe Wrist Stabilizer, Left Hand, Small-Medium (5.5 to 7.5-Inch) (Health and Beauty)
When I became pregnant over 8 years ago, I developed CTS which is quite common. My OB-GYN told me that it would go away once I gave birth.
Well, it didn't.
I've been suffering from pain, pins/needles, and numbness for years. The ergonomic keyboard is a godsend, but activities that involve holding or grasping (eating, curling my hair, putting on make up) cause a great amount of discomfort.
My chiropractor thought he could help me, and I also scheduled an appointment at my GP's. A gentlemen did both Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyographies on me, and it was discovered that I had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in my right hand. Surprisingly, a lot of my tingling and pain had to do with tendonitis and 'tennis elbow'! Fortunately, chiropractic massage and the TENS unit (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) have helped my condition *immensely*.
It was recommended that I use a wrist stabilizer when I slept, regardless of the fact that the condition didn't wake me up at night.
I tried several brands at the pharmacy, and the Futuro Deluxe was the BEST. I've been using it for several weeks now, and it's very easy to get on and off. I can definitely see a difference when I get up in the morning! One night, I forgot to put the stabilizer on, and I could feel a difference!
I also use this produce when I'm relaxing around the house, such as when I'm watching TV or DVDs.
There are three different velcroed areas to adjust for comfort, as well as a comfy padded area for below the fingers. Futuro Deluxe Wrist Stabilizer is designed for CTS, so if you suffer from this condition, this is the best product I've seen so far.
Now, ordering this product online may be a bit tricky in terms of sizing. For example, my hands are quite small (some children have larger hands than I do!), and my forearms are small boned, too. However, when trying on the stabilizers at the pharmacy, I was VERY surprised to discover that the Large-X Large fit the best! I would have never guessed this sight unseen.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent support, August 4, 2004
This review is from: Futuro Deluxe Wrist Stabilizer, Left Hand, Small-Medium (5.5 to 7.5-Inch) (Health and Beauty)
These braces go half-way up the forearm, so they hold enough of the arm in a straight line to limit wrist motion. The fingers are free, making typing easy, but writing with a pen is more difficult. The Small-Medium size was still too big for me, so I sewed the top strap to shorten it.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
2nd pair, June 11, 2009
This review is from: Futuro Deluxe Wrist Stabilizer, Left Hand, Small-Medium (5.5 to 7.5-Inch) (Health and Beauty)
This is my second pair. My first pair I used for about 3-4 years before needing replacement. I spend 8 hours a day typing and suffer from carpal tunnel. I wear these every night while sleeping and they reduce my symptoms dramatically. If I forget to wear them for a few days, I notice a difference. My only complaint is that they are awkward to wear while doing everyday activities, that is why I wear them while I am sleeping.
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