07-05-2001, 05:30 PM
Thanks for the extensive outline FL.<br><br>I have seen these devices advertised and agree that a well made (and ergonomically designed) support of this kind is a good thing. <br><br>At the same time, a word of caution. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and a range of other conditions that were outlined also need to be clinically assessed and treated accordingly. Support devices may be one of those suggested treatments along with a number of others. <br><br>My suggestion is get any of the above conditions reviewed correctly first, and then determine the level of support needed via this kind of device. <br><br>Why? Because transfering the stress load across the whole of the arm is much better than at just the major stress points e.g. elbow and wrist. At the same time, lower levels of aggravation can still occur so get problems in these points checked out first IMO.<br><br>Lastly, and while I have not visited the website for this product, I wonder how much research has been done to determine the level of benefit that has been derived from it.<br><br>While some benefit is better than none, it is not healthy (IMO) to rely just on this approach for the relief of symptoms. <br><br>Finding this out involves measurements of several different kinds so I will mosey on over at some stage and see what research information is, or is not, available. <br><br>It's the (medical) hound dog (researcher) coming out in me I can tell. <br><br>Burnin Thumbs!<br><br>Steve B <br>Moderator Lures/Baits Forum<br><A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>