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 - Certified Calibration Technician for Bio-powered Digitally Activated Lever Action Tone Generation Systems. - Pianotech Flamesuit Purveyor - American Curmudgeon Society - Apprentice Member and Founder
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