FlexEx
can be useful in combating and treating many of the following hand and wrist injuries.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve – the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to parts of the hand. It can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers.
The median nerve provides feeling and movement to the “thumb side” of the hand (the palm, thumb, index finger, middle finger, and thumb side of the ring finger). The area in your wrist where the nerve enters the hand is called the carpal tunnel. This tunnel is normally narrow, so any swelling can pinch the nerve and cause pain, numbness, tingling or weakness. This is called carpal tunnel syndrome, and can be relieved and rehabilitated using the FlexEx.
People most at risk are those with jobs or activities that involve repetitive finger use, especially those associated with high force, long-term use, extreme wrist motions, and vibration.
Tenosynovitis implies inflammation of a tendon and its enveloping sheath; deQuervain’s tenosynovitis is a specific type of this entity which involves the tendons of two specific muscles on the thumb side of the hand – the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and the extensor pollicis brevis (EPB). These muscles are located in the forearm and their tendons travel across the wrist (through a “tunnel” termed the first dorsal compartment) on the thumb side to produce movement of the thumb. The walls of the affected tendon sheaths (basically protective coverings for the tendons) become thickened and inflamed, causing the symptoms described in the next section. The condition is 10 times more common in women, more often arises in the dominant hand, and usually occurs between the ages of 35 and 55.
In severe cases, the hand may be too painful to use.
Finkelstein’s test is used for diagnosis:
May also be linked to acute injury to the area:
Non-Surgical Treatment
Surgical Treatment
Tennis or Elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is the probably one of the most, if not the most common injury in individuals that require medical attention for elbow pain. It is not know what exactly causes tennis elbow , however, it is thought to be due to small tears of the tendons that attach forearm muscles to the arm bone at the elbow joint. Treatment of tennis elbow can often be frustrating for individuals who suffer from this ailment, but exercises with the FlexEx can help your symptoms.
Golfer's elbow is a condition that causes pain where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The pain might spread into your forearm and wrist.
Golfer's elbow is similar to tennis elbow, which occurs on the outside of the elbow. It's not limited to golfers. Tennis players and others who repeatedly use their wrists or clench their fingers also can develop golfer's elbow.
The pain of golfer's elbow doesn't have to keep you off the course or away from your favorite activities. Rest and appropriate treatment can get you back into the swing of things.
The hand and wrist have multiple small joints that work together to produce motion, including the fine motion needed to thread a needle or tie a shoelace. When the joints are affected by arthritis, activities of daily living can be difficult. Arthritis can occur in many areas of the hand and wrist and can have more than one cause.
Over time, if the arthritis is not treated, the bones that make up the joint can lose their normal shape. This causes more pain and further limits motion. However, using the FlexEx Hand Exerciser can help eliminate and relieve Hand Arthritis symptoms.
“I had surgery on my thumb joint, wrist, and carpal tunnel, and after six weeks in a cast I lost a lot of mobility. My thumb couldn’t pinch, and even opening my hand hurt. This exerciser helped me regain strength and movement without even thinking about it—I used it while watching TV or carried it in my purse. It’s a simple tool that made a big difference in my recovery.”
“This is such a smart, simple invention. As a competitive tennis player, I dealt with painful tennis elbow for months. Using these finger exercise bands relieved the discomfort quickly and has kept it from returning. They’re also great for golfers who grip too tightly and feel similar strain. I strongly recommend them for anyone dealing with arm or grip pain.”
“This device has been incredibly helpful in easing my arthritic hand pain. There’s nothing complicated about using it, which makes it perfect for daily exercises and for gradually improving grip strength. It’s comfortable, practical, and very effective. I highly recommend it for anyone dealing with arthritis or looking to build strength and flexibility in their hands.”
