WristWidget TM               

1/19/2010

10/16/2009  Wendy, You are a GENIUS!!!!  I got my wrist widget and got immediate relief and functionality.  After 4 weeks of pain and lack of being able to use my wrist/hand, I feel like a new person.
My weight bearing test went from a 70 (110 on good hand) up to 95.  

Needless to say I am ecstatic, and cannot thank you enough for your wonderful product!

I am resting for the next two weeks and planning on resuming playing golf after that.  (Even though I feel like I could play right now since putting my wrist widget on....)

My doctor had recomended a generic wrist brace for 4-6 weeks based upon a tenonitis or TFCC injury, with possible steroid injections, then MRI, then surgery....  I feel like the Wrist Widget may have saved me all of this future waste of time and painful set backs.

Could it actually be this EASY???

THANY YOU!!!!!!!!!!
T Freehan



4/09

Hi Wendy:> > Thank you for sending the two additional WristWidgets.  I wanted to > give you an update.  I have worn the WristWidget for most of the past > three weeks and a larger brace to sleep in.  I have played 18 holes > once and practiced 4-5 times.  I did have slight pain when I hit a > "thin" shot but otherwise no pain while hitting balls or afterwards.  > My bathroom scale readings have also improved.  My right hand is 120 > lbs and my left(injured wrist) is 108 lbs, up from approx 80.  You > WristWidget and suggestion to wear it full time have paid great > benefits.  I intend to continue wearing your brace full time for > another three weeks and then repeat the scale test.> > Your device and advice has been very helpful.> > Regards,> > Tom E



4/09

YEAH!
I must tell you I love this brace! 
It is not slipping anymore (not nearly so badly - I just crossed the bands over- like the top one I changed the angle to the bottom one, and vice versa - AND I have not been able to take advil since the poison ivy - NORMALLY my wrist would be KILLING me at this time... BUT - I can notice a remarkable difference!!!  EVEN if I am not doing the exercises that wayne said you might have to help!!!


HOPE that you are having a great week/weekend!!!
THANKS!!!


LOVE IT!
:-D I appreciate you letting Wayne give me one to try out!


Dacelle




Thank you for your follow up! I injured my wrist during martial arts practice where we use Eskrima (sticks) as weapons. I felt a "pop" when I was doing some powerful wrist twisting and had the symptoms you listed on your website. The Widget is wonderful, and allows me to continue training and lessens the pain.  I am so glad I ordered it! Thanks again, Gretchen G, P.E


Hello Wendy – Just received the new and improved version.  Much, much better.  For me…here is why.  It stays in place better.  My ulna bone stays in the space between the guides.  This model seems a little wider and sturdier.  It really holds the ulna bone in place.  It is also much more comfortable.  I will show Dr. Williams at my next visit with him.  My friend, Linda Ruf said she ordered a WW and her sister Michelle Abrahamson is going to as well.  Linda said that she is going to show it to Dr. Nagle.  Maybe he will be more receptive than Dr. Wiedrich.  Your talent and gifts are sincerely appreciated.  Beth Dammeyer



Hi Wendy, It is nice to hear from you again! The widget had really helped amazingly. I wore it everyday since I received it and all my pain gradually diminished by the third week or so. I could have taken it off much earlier without any problem, but I kept it on for a few more weeks to ensure a more complete recovery. I will be sure to recommend my friends if they experience similar problems. 
Thanks again!
Jean


Hi Wendy, Sorry for the delay in responding. I'm now receiving physio treatment on the wrist and this coupled with the widget mean that its been much better, i.e. no pain or even discomfort when golfing. My physio gave me several exercises to gradually strengthen the wrist and I am also having ultrasound treatment on it. I will also see a specialist in the next couple of months to determine if anything more is needed than the current course of action. For your information, I took my widget along to let the physio see and she was also very impressed with it, so your fan base is growing all the time. My sincere thanks to you again. Frank
Aloha Wendy!I was just diagnosed with a TFCC tear and will have wrist arthroscopy and ulna volar ganglion excision on 9/2/08 and googled TFCC repair and your website came up.  I went to the MD for the ganglion which was causing much pain while writing which I do lots of since I'm a home care respiratory therapist. I have been wearing a ACE brand wrist support brace for a couple of months and find some comfort but it gets in the way sometimes. The possiblity of increase in grip from your wrist widget got my attention since I've noticed mine seems to be weakening somewhat. I look forward to the wrist widget. I also look forward to sharing it with my surgeon at Duke University and my hand therapist, Judy Morris. I realize that I may not get the opportunity to wear it long prior to surgery but I hope to use it during my recovery after the inital wrist brace comes off.  I go into hand therapy 3 days post op. Also hope that it will prevent futher problems with my wrist down the road. This will be my second surgery, the first was a simple dorsal ganglion that was a difficult excision and the surgeon (different one) cut a tendon to my index finger. 4 months of hand therapy followed.Thank you and Aloha,Tammy James, Robersonville, NC
I am the supervisor of a hand therapy clinic in San Diego, and one of my staff heard about it at a course he attended a few months ago.  Paul Bonzani was the therapist giving the course, and he mentioned it, as well as input from a few of my employee's colleagues.  I wanted to order one for our clinic to show to patients, and let them try on.  I have referred several patients to your web site already.  We are using it for TFCC pain mostly,  but any type of ulnar wrist pain,and a couple of my patients have already ordered it from you on their own.  And they like it.  Very good reviews from the patients.  I am also glad you have the video on how to don it, and it is a little tricky for people.    I will give you more input as I get it.   We could order more from your company, to issue out to patients, if it continues have good results.  Thanks, Kathy Gatley. 


Hello Wendy,I have been treated by Valerie Hoke on the Big Island for a severe TFCC injury that dated back to April, 2007.  She made a very effective ulnar-sided brace for my hand in July, 2007 and I healed much more quickly and fully than I had anticipated.  I am a neuromuscular therapist and an avid “exerciser”, so this injury was potentially devastating.I had a follow-up visit several weeks ago and she told me about your “Wrist Widget” and ordered one for me.  I love it so much that I ordered one for my husband who tried to make a too-quick comeback in his tennis game and, during a forceful forehand, felt a tear on the side of his wrist/hand.  He now has persistent ulnar sided wrist pain that I think would be greatly helped by your Wrist Widget.  I cut my straps too short for mine to work for him but, in all honesty, I want my own!!Valerie spoke highly of you.  And I speak very highly of Valerie!!  We are so fortunate to have her here on the Big Island .Aloha and Mahalo for a great product,Kelen Geller Casey

I heard about them from the Kailua Racquet Club.  The best things I've ever used to help my wrist pain.Thank you,John LandovskyDear Wendy,
I injured my wrist and tore some tendons,ligaments had surgery at the end of January. Shortly there after I went through therapy and my wrist specialist introduced the band to me. I love it, it helps in everyway possible. Tje current one I have has worn out and frayed so its time for another.
I am happy knowing my purchase is coming because of the wear and tear my 1st one has went through I have been without it for a week or so. For the delay is there anything you can do for m foe having to wait for it. 
thanks,
D. Johnson

Hi Wendy, This is my second order of wristwidgets.  I bought this product from you guys after searching the internet to find a wrist brace that worked well for golf.I injured my wrist (mostly tendon damage) playing golf and was unable to play due to pain and weakness in the affected wrist.  Upon receiving your product I was amazed at how I instantly felt about a 90% decrease in pain and the support made up for a lot of the weakness.  This product saved me from taking a year off to rehab my wrist and allowed me to play golf while going through rehab.  Believe me as an avid golfer (1 handicap) this product WORKS great for golf!I also gave my other one (I ordered 2 originally) to a buddy who had surgery on his wrist and hand and he got the same results I did.Thanks for making a great product. Aaron EgdahlWendy,
> 
> I know we had a mix up with my order, but both of my
> widgets arrived last week.  I wanted to write you
> earlier and let you know, but I've been so busy with
> work.  First off, I wanted to thank you for caring
> so much about my injury and my situation. I have
> been wearing them for the past 5 days, and lifting
> weights again, with NO pain.  I swear to you.  I am
> actually quite curious about how it is working?  I
> am pretty sure I have a minor tear in my TFCC and
> the widget is literally relieving the pain about 95%
> when I'm lifting, and 100% when I'm just at work
> doing my everyday activites.  If you ever need a
> testimonial for your product or for an ad or
> anything, please let me know.  I'm amazed.  My boss
> has carpel tunnel syndrome and I already recommended
> the widget to him.  Again thank you, and if it would
> be possible, I'd love to know why and how it is
> working so well.  
> 
> Thanks Wendy,
> 
> 
> Steve

Frequently asked Questions:

Hello All, 


The weight bearing test:  Place your palm flat on a NON digital scale keeping the elbow straight.  Push down to the point of pain and not beyond and compare the results with the unaffected wrist.  Normally, weight bearing is pain free and about 20% more than your grip.  


Note the location of your pain.   Is it on the back of the wrist or on the ulnar side of your wrist.  


Now perform the same test with the WristWidget on.  Does the pain decrease?  Does the weight bearing tolerance increase? 


This test cannot be performed with a digital scale because digital scales require holding of the weight bearing until it registers.  Holding this level of weight bearing is difficult. 


Weight bearing demands the greatest stability of the ligaments.  It is the last thing that returns after a TFCC repair, typically taking one year before full pain free weight bearing is acquired. 


Weight bearing strains the TFCC significantly and should be performed with caution. 


People who have Extensor Carpi Tendonitis only have pain free and full weight bearing. 


Cortisone injections will skew the data on weight bearing tolerance.   There is no pain but limitations on tolerance. 


Wendy