Wrist Support

Terry terry@farrellpiano.com
Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:20:36 -0500


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MessageMore details! What hand is hurting from doing what? Is it the =
hand that plays the keys? Or is it the hand that wiggles the tuning =
lever?

I have minimized hand/arm/elbow/shoulder jarring by using a key whacker =
(two piano hammers taped together) and an impact hammer on verticals for =
pitch raising.

Terry Farrell
  I am contemplating getting some type of support brace for my pounding =
hand and was wondering what any of you 4-5 tunings-a-day people use to =
reduce wear and tear on your hand(s).

  One way I've been able to reduce pounding damage is by learning to =
tune with my opposite hand: not only does it reduce stress on my limbs =
but it also increases my tuning speed so that I don't have to shift =
position at either end of a grand; I just switch hands if I need to. =
I've also gotten a more ergonomic tuning lever.

  Even by doing that I still feel discomfort in my hands, especially =
after a heavy day of tuning. If anyone has any suggestions, a brand name =
to try or if it's better to see a specialist about this sort of thing, I =
eagerly await your post.

  Matthew Lavender
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