Customer Reviews

WristWidget Wrist Support

5 star:		(21)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

Before judging this product by other reviewers, please keep in mind that every wrist injury is different and will have different results. I usually don't do a follow up review, but this device has had such a major impact on my life.

>>>>>OLD REVIEW<<<<<<

The concept is simple. Produce pressure in painful area to relieve pain and stabilize the area. It's stems from the instinctual urge to hold whatever is injured. Although cheap bandages will alleviate pain, they themselves cause their own problems: reduced blood flow and range of motion. Talk to any doctor and they will tell you that's what not to do.

I was a little skeptical at first to be honest. The wrist widget seemed a little pricey for me (back when it was $50), and really didn't understand the whole concept. This is not an elastic band! It has two separate straps of which you can increase or decrease pressure as desired. It is much more comfortable than those cheap sport braces. Plus, with the minimal surface area, loss of blood flow is kept to a minimum, even with greatest of pressures.

During my wrist evaluation I was only able to push down 52 LBS without feeling pain in the ulnar part of my wrist. This stems from an old wrist injury (slip) while I was active duty using the perfect push-up too fast. The VA hospital kept lying to me and saying it was carpal tunnel/tendinitis, and it wasn't until I spoke with Wendy (the inventor and hand/wrist specialist) that I had any hope at all.

I WENT FROM FEELING PAIN PUSHING DOWN 52 LBS TO NO PAIN AT 85 LBS! In response to the person that claimed this item was cheap. I had a chance to examine both the old and new model tangibly, and although the new design is slightly better, it is still just a wrist brace. The same quality that you would find with the most expensive wrist brace on the market (like futuro a very good brand). Like anything Velcro, I'm sure this will have a limited shelf life.

<<<<<<OVER ONE YEAR LATER>>>>>>

Alright, well here I am still stuck with VA insurance, and am hoping I can get this wrist taken care of once and for all soon. Paid full price for an MRI, and although it shows fluid build-up in my ulnar wrist area, no visible broken cartilage tear can be seen with both my MRI and the many X-Rays that have been taken(which is making this surgery hard to obtain). I still use this device daily, and only take it off to shower/wash the widget. I can usually get 4ish months of continuous use (24/7) out of these widgets before having to finally throw them out when the Velcro ceases to function properly.

Although this device has not cured my condition, it has almost completely hidden the symptoms during use. Only side effect is the occasional rash that occurs from my extreme use which a little A & D cream takes care of. If I take off the widget for more than a couple hours, full symptoms return. My only regret is the price of this unit, but if this is your first time using this device, the price includes a personal wrist evaluation (like I had) by Mrs. Wendy Howard and I consider a great value-Adam

I bought the wrist widget because of an injury I sustained while waiting tables. I actually had to quit my job because I could no longer bare the weight of the tray. It also prevented me from doing pushups of any kind. Since purchasing the wrist widget I have had very good results. I can do push ups with no pain and lifting the weight of the tray is no longer an issue. Another nice thing about the wrist widget is that it doesn't inhibt your wrist movement. You can also adjust the wrist widget depending on how much weight you have to bare. Previous to this I had tried a wrist splint that you can get at walgreens. It was a waste of my 25.00 It did nothing at all.
Also after a couple days of receiving this product I received a call from their customer service. They were just calling to make sure I was using the wristwidget properely and to see if I had any questions. They are very friendly and calling me first was a nice touch.

Thanks wristwidget!

This is a great product, my husband has a broken wrist and was wearing an awful big brace and the docotor prescribed the WristWidget, amazing, it is so small and works so well.

I bought the wrist widget 8 weeks ago. I had suffered a TFCC injury to my left wrist and was looking at surgery as the next option. I spoke with the inventor of the product, Wendy Howard, and she was very informative about why this product works for a treatment option. Her knowledge is vast in the area of TFCC injuries. I am glad someone took an interest in this injury - I may never need to have surgery. So far I am progressing each week and tracking my progress with the weight bearing test (using an analog scale). I have seen a lot of improvement. I will probably have to wear this brace for 8 more weeks in order to see full recovery. I suggest anyone who has suffered a TFCC injury buy this product!

I don't usually do this (write reviews) but this time I had to make an exception. I have been suffering for almost a year now from a TFCC tear in my right wrist. The simplest of tasks were made hard because of my injury (twisting door knobs, pushing down on the sofa to get up) then I found out about the WristWidget and pain is now a thing of the past. I was skeptic at first due to the products minimalistic design, but it only took me a second after I put it on to realize how great it was.

Now I my wrist movement is back 90% to normal, this solution is the best short of surgery. I am now actually thinking of getting another one due to me feeling like I cannot live without it.

The idea is a good one and it gives relief from pain. But for the amount of money they charge, they could have manufactured it better. The velcro ends should be rounded, they catch in everything. The place where the velcro is sewed to the item is also very bulky and not comfortable. I perspire under the widget and it gets smelly. So I only wear it when I have pain. Also, not comfortable with a watch on.

I injured my right wrist when I was in high school (I'm 32 now) due to push ups excerises. My wrist got worse when I joined the powerlifting in College. Now, with this product I can push the poundage (heavy bench/military press) I want in the gym. It does not restrict much the wrist rotation but it feels solid and the blood circulates better than any wrist wraps/support I've ever used. The only complain I have is that the material is cheap I believe(paid almost $50) and could easily be damaged over time when used frequently in the gym.

The mail delivery time could have been faster (over a week). Amazon used to ship this kind of product very fast for free.

I have ulna side wrist pain in both of my wrists. Since wearing this product (which is very comfortable and durable, I have it on 24/7) I have noticed SIGNIFICANT improvement to my wrists. Some have complained about the price; but I ask, is it better to pay $50 now and give it a try or spend thousands on surgery?? Or you could try all of the traditional splints from drug stores, but realize that none of those braces are designed to treat a specific part of the wrist, and do not have the same functionality as this; they all cover the tip of the ulna bone. This is specifically designed to treat ulna side wrist pain. If you where to custom make such a brace it would cost you well over $50 (it is made in the U.S).The customer care was very impressive. I actually got a call from the inventor herself, and she spent a significant amount of time going over my condition. Where else do you get care like this? Overall I highly recommend it because if you are reading this review then you know how agonizing wrist pain is and I would pay far more than 50 bucks to help alleviate the pain and start the healing process; but thank god I didn't need too.

I sustained a minor tear on my TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) lifting a patient in the hospital. My orthopedic doctor suggested wearing this device. As soon as I put it on, there was an immediate relief. Great support for the wrist when lifting and doing things that require various range of motion on the wrist. I'm just hoping that my wrist heals soon so that I don't have to wear it anymore. For what it's worth, I highly recommend this!

Works as described. Comfortable to wear, easy to put on. Very fast delivery. I received mine three days after ordering. It turned out that I received one from a bad batch that was too small, however, they called me back right away, and sent me a new one at no charge. Awesome customer service! I would highly recommend it.