Wrist Support

[Phil Ryan]

I'm scheduled for carpal tunnel surgery later this month (laparoscopic)  
and this is the brace the doctor prescribed for me.  It's made out of 
leather and velcro,  is really comfortable and keeps the wrist from 
flexing.  If that's what you looking for, check it out at:
www.lionpaw.com

Phil Ryan


Matthew 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
>  
>