Customer Reviews

IMAK Smart Glove Medium

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I've just had this for a day, and it seems OK for hand fatigue so far.

FYI on sizing

Measure across your knuckles (index to pinky), on your palm.

up to 3 inches = small

3 in. up to just over 3.5 inches = medium

3.7 inches (or so) to 4+ in. = large.

I just purchased 2 gloves, one for each hand. They were not exactly the same size, one was slightly harder to get my hand into than the other. I am still using them and think that I may start seeing improvement in the comfortability of my hands, but it remains up in the air. The looser feeling of the gloves does feel really good and make it easier to type. I would have also preferred that they use some softer or gelly like substance in the palms of the gloves instead of the bean bag type stuff they currently are using. Overall, if your hands hurt before, during, or after typing, these are definately something that you should at least try out for yourself.

If you wear this glove and still use your hand, you are not helping Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) or Repetitive strain injuries. You will not be preventing yourself from furthur injury nor will you be treating your injury. If you wear this glove during the day and have CTS or repetitive strain injury you will be making your condition worse.

For a brief period of time, my doctor told me to wear one when I was sufferning from CTS. Later, I discovered that the glove was actually making my condition worse. This glove still allows one to use the hand in grasping and squeezing yet restricts one from using the muscles to keep the wrist from drooping. CTS and other repetitive strain injuries of the wrist are caused by a muscle imbalance in the wrist and fingers. Hence when a person wears a glove like this they are increasing the muscle imbalance and worsening their condition. Wear this glove at night when you are asleep, but NEVER use it during the day.

Wow! I can't believe how quickly my wrists stopped aching when I am at work. The gloves feel great, they're soft and they don't make your hands sweat. The best thing I found was that they don't restrict the motion of your hands, so it's easy and comfortable to type when they're on. I suggest trying them out for yourself.

Although I agree with other reviewer that placement of the beads is a little awkward, I believe they offer a definite benefit. (And, yes, I use a mouse at my computer.) I have found that I occasionally do have to push the beads down to maximize the results. But the little inconvenience is worth the tremendous relief in pain that the glove has brought me. The splint, too, provides the added support needed which is nice. I haven't noticed any itching from the tag, but based on the pain I've experienced in my wrist, a little itch is worth the sacrifice if it relieves my pain.
I would have rated this 5 star, but had nothing else to compare it to since this is my first attempt at anything to relieve the pain. But, so far, it's been well worth the $14 cost.

These are wonderful at relieving tired hands while at the computer all day. They are snug, but not uncomfortable.

While the glove does support and keep your wrists from bending to much while granting flexibility there are some issues that need to be worked out.

I found that the ergo beads do not make your wrist more comfortable. Why? Because the beads are not located at the wrist section of the glove. When the glove is worn the bead pouch mostly fills the palm area leaving no beads at the wrist. This makes trying to use a PC mouse a pain and uncomfortable, you cannot get a good grip on it.

It's Itchy. They decided one tag on the outside wasnt enough and added the same tag on the inside as well. The stiching from the tag makes my hand extremely itch. Sure I could probly rip the tag out and solve the problem, but I did not pay 14.99 to have to MacGyver the thing to work well.

If you want a single glove for the hand you do not use your mouse with, this may do the job, if you don't mind an itchy hand. But I would honestly suggest looking for another product.

I wear one on both hands. They are interchangeable for both left and right hands. I use them at home, work and school. Instead of having a bulky or "in the way" wrist rest at the keyboard, I just slide them onto my hands and begin typing. If you are having trouble with carpal tunnel, I suggest purchasing a brace that is actually designed for bracing your wrist.