Wrist Support

[Sarah Fox]

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MessageHi all,

Just a suggestion:  To keep from working the tendons in the wrist, =
perhaps it would be best to hold the wrist and finger(s) firm and =
"pound" lightly with the entire forearm.  Any flexure of the wrist or =
fingers causes those tendons to slip back and forth, which is what =
irritates them.  Making some sort of soft "pounding" device to be held =
in the hand is an excellent idea.

Peace,
Sarah


----- Original Message -----=20
  From: James Grebe=20
  To: Pianotech=20
  Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 7:42 AM
  Subject: Re: Wrist Support


  Have you tried playing or "pounding" with your fingers rather than =
your wrist.  That is the way pianists do intricate passages.
  Jim
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    ----- Original Message -----=20
    From: Matthew=20
    To: Pianotech=20
    Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 7:38 PM
    Subject: Wrist Support


    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


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