Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Repetitive Strain Injuries (Fingers, Hands, Wrists Elbows)

when caused by recreational or occupational activities requiring repetitive or static flexion of the fingers and wrists against resistance, awkward wrist angles, vibration, temperature extremes, or site-specific stress, can often be prevented.  Even if symptoms have already exhibited themselves, in most cases, they can be alleviated with the proper stretch/exercise regimen. When used regularly as directed, FLEXTEND® lengthens the short, restrictive, overdeveloped muscle groups (the flexors) and fascia that have lost their original range of motion due to activities that require repetitive and/or static flexion. At the same time, FLEXTEND® strengthens and conditions the opposing weak, underdeveloped muscle groups (the extensors). By creating a balance between the muscle and tendon structures in the arm and hand, you can often greatly reduce or eliminate the abnormal pressures within and surrounding the finger, hand, wrist and elbow structures, allowing the body's natural healing processes to function.

University and Private Testing has shown that the FLEXTEND® stretch and exercise programs can completely alleviate or greatly reduce the symptoms of pain, numbness, loss of strength, in many individuals suffering with recreational or occupationally-induced Repetitive Strain injuries, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

People who already have even moderate-to-severe symptoms caused by Repetitive Strain injuries have used FLEXTEND® with great success. Many users have reported that their symptoms have been totally eliminated in as little as 2-3 weeks and used successfully for post-surgery rehabilitation. (By Individuals, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Massage Therapists, M.D's, and Surgeons.) Those who have used the program for post-operative therapy report being able to return to work with full levels of strength and mobility in about half the time normally associated with surgical release of the transverse carpal ligament. Many individuals that have suffered from hand/wrist fractures have also used FLEXTEND® once they have been removed from a cast to regain strength and mobility in the affected area. It is very important that your doctor authorize this or any other exercise program for post-operative use.

The FLEXTEND® program itself does not heal the damaged tissues, but allows the body to heal itself, as it was designed to, by reducing the impingement of structures that were creating abnormal pressure gradients between the various anatomical structures inside the finger, wrist and elbow joints, thus allowing normal vascularity to return. In most cases, people who have already exhibited symptoms of a Repetitive Strain Injury, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome will notice a change in their condition in less than 2-weeks. Within thirty to ninety days, depending on how well the individual's body responds to exercise in general, the symptoms will either be in total remission or will have been reduced to a great enough degree to allow the person to go about their daily activities in a normal fashion.

Although there are other conditions, such as arthritis, pregnancy and obesity, that can cause the development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, the FLEXTEND® programs are designed for Recreational and Occupational-Induced Repetitive Strain injuries that are caused by the unavoidable repetitive and/or static motions.

Repetitive Strain Injuries - Complete Upper Extremity Training (Fingers, Hands, Wrists, Elbow, Upper Arms, Shoulders, Chest and Back)

The FLEXTEND®-AC is used for Performance Enhancement, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Joint Instability, Postural Disorders, Impingement Syndrome and many other upper extremity disorders by providing more than 50 therapeutic upper extremity exercises in one easy to use product.

The FLEXTEND®-AC corrects the strength / length imbalances of the entire upper extremity, but specifically focuses its effects on the shoulder girdle due to its complex structure and vulnerability to injury. Creating strength equality between the muscle groups within and around the shoulder helps to reduce the impingement of underlying nerves and blood vessels that are often the root cause of painful and debilitating symptoms.

FLEXTEND®-AC also targets many other specific areas of the upper extremity, utilizing a variety of physician and therapist recommended exercises and training programs for the fingers, wrists, elbows, forearms, biceps, triceps, chest and back.

FLEXTEND®-AC is portable, inexpensive, simple to use and eliminates all gripping motion, reducing unnecessary stress to the hands, which has been shown to cause further muscle imbalances and injury - Perfect for those suffering with osteoarthritis!