Wrist Support

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

At 20:38 1/31/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Dear List,
>
>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



I had carpal surgery on both wrists back in the late '80s. I since have 
worn a "Futuro" (similar to the "Ace", but 1/2" wider) wristband on my 
hammer wrist as a support.

Still tuning, so it must be working for me.

YMMV






Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT, MPT, CCT, PFP, ACS, CRS.
Decorah, IA

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