Customer Reviews

Xtensor Blue for tennis elbow, capral tunnel & hand stiffness

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I have been desperate to find something to help heal the tendinitis in my hands and wrists. I had similar problems years ago and had to go to physical therapy. I had better health insurance then and it paid for most of it and I was healed. I got tendinitis again lately and was told by a doctor that I should get some physical therapy. I got tendinitis both times by using a computer a lot and then lifting too much weight too fast after being idle for awhile. Don't make the same mistake! My health insurance currently sucks, so I thought I would try to find a way to rehab on my own. I used the knowledge I got from previous physical therapy to do this. I bought some Ergodyne Proflex Wrist Supports to prevent bending my wrists, while still allowing movement of my fingers to type. Then I bought some ice packs. I got some Pro Ice Wrist Wraps, which work great and an Active Wrap Wrist Wrap, which is ok. Then I had to find something that would be similar to the the exercises I did in rehab. This product looked like it would provide similar strengthing and flexing exercises. It seems to be working well so far. I've had it a month and it seems to be helping. Unfortunately, the one problem I have with this product is that the finger bands break easily. It helps to pre-stretch them, but they still break. I suggest you buy some replacement bands off the manufacturer's web site. The are free, but you pay $3.00 for shipping and you get 8 replacements. I may update this later on, but it seems to be working well so far.

Often the first generation of a new technology has a lot of bugs. And this is the case with the Xtensor. It's a great looking product and it will work your forearm, but the rubber bands both-- slip out of their sockets and break-- so easily that you'll be a lot more annoyed with the manufacturer than you will be strengthened or sore from its use.

If I had it to do again, I'd pass. But if you do decide to purchase this overpriced piece of plastic, do yourself a favor: go to the manufacturer's website (the only place you can get them) and buy a couple of packets of replacement bands straight away because you're definitely going to need them. I needed replacement bands within the first 10 days of use.

I have had issues with carpal tunnel in the past with surgery and such, I thought the xtensor would help strenghten my hand. I think over time it will, but it is very uncomfortable, I had to find foam padding to fit into it, to prevent from cutting into my skin.

Thank goodness products like this one are starting to see the light of day - carpal tunnel and tendinitis run in my family, and with me spending 10+ hour days at my computer, and having spent many of my free hours playing guitar, it was inevitable that I became afflicted at a young age. The Xtensor has definitely helped quite a bit. I'd recommend it for anyone who has problems already, or anyone who does a lot of repetitive motion with their hands. My only complaint is that it's a bit big, despite being largely adjustable. Maybe they'll make a pink one for us little females someday ;P

Hello, this is Scott Kupferman CEO of Clinically Fit; manufacturers of The Xtensor.
Thank You for your feedback, we have listened and in response are pleased to announce
the release of the 2nd generation finger band. Stronger, longer lasting and with no pre stretching required they work fantastic. For a complimentary packet and hopefully updating your review; existing customers can contact us at 631-881-0820/info@thextensor.com. Without your satisfaction we cannot achieve the true potential The Xtensor has in helping the millions of people who rely on their hands wrists or elbows for work and activity performance. We have worked very hard to answer the critical reviews and thank you for bringing to our attention the concerns that enable us to provide the highest quality product possible. We support American manufacturing as The Xtensor is MADE IN THE USA. A new free instructional video series will be available Oct 10, 2011 as well at TheXtensor.com.
All the best, Scott Kupferman CEO Clinically Fit Inc.

The Xtensor is just as good as any of the other great products I've bought, like the Power Web Hand Exerciser, the Cando Digit-Extend Hand Exerciser, the Handmaster Plus, and the Expand-Your-Hands Bands. To me, they all work wonderful! I've used these items along with icing my affected areas (elbows - tendonitis, and wrists - carpal tunnel) with ice wraps for 20 minutes, twice daily, and I am experiencing rapid healing and recovery!

My father bought this for me to help with my tendonitis & carpal tunnel. I have been using this for a few weeks & it seems to be helping. My only complaints about the product so far are 1) it didn't come with any pictures/diagrams to help with assembly (photos showing it on -from the top & bottom of hand- would've been useful, had to find images on the web)and 2) the top part was digging into the top part of my hand during the exercises. I was able to solve the last problem by putting a triple layer of the included foam pads (product comes with 2 pads, I split one and sandwiched it all together).