Dear MendMeShop,

I have had good consultations and help from the customer service at MendMeShop and I appreciate their high quality of service which has helped me by answering all of my questions and concerns. I suffered Hip Bursitis for over 6 years. When I got the diagnosis last year I read up on Ultrasound Therapy and came across MendMeShop.com. I decided to try their Portable Ultrasound because the doctor's recommendations didn't help (I originally got 2 cortisone shots for my hip but they didn't work). With patience and perseverance I eventually eliminated the pain and after that I used the Portable Ultrasound again when I had some knee pain. I now recommend Portable Ultrasound Therapy to all of my friends.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Sharon Elzaurdia

 

More Tendon Facts:

Ultrasound can speed tendonitis recovery significantly.

A fully ruptured Tendon REQUIRES surgery. It will not heal on its own.

Except for a fully ruptured tendon, Tendonitis can almost always be cured without surgery.

Left untreated, tendonitis can be extremely debilitating and lead to life long complications.

Continually using your Tendon while it is injured will lead to a worse injury.

To Heal as fast as possible:

Rest
Use a Cold Compression Wrap
Get Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatment
Avoid Pain Killers

 

Dear MendMeShop,

The ultrasound treatment has decreased the symptoms of my muscle strain more quickly and more completely than any medication. " I didn't realize how much better I could feel until now.........after using the ultrasound treatment". Adriana

Rating: Five Star Rating

Adriana Lepadatu

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I have had deQuervain's in the left hand twice, and in a matter of months it went away. When I got it in the right hand, however, nothing I did -- no matter how much I tried to rest it -- helped at all. I just lived with it for over a year, while it gradually got worse, when I read about the ultrasound therapy system; and the positive remarks that others made about it decided me to buy it. It took 6 months of diligent treatment, but now I am free of pain and able to use the hand in any way I want. I am also using it effectively on other soft-tissue pain that I occasionally have. Thank you!

Rating: Five Star Rating

Suzanne Citak

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I am a 37 year-old who stays fairly active and plays in several flag football leagues each Fall/Winter. Two months ago, after an unusually painful game, I was diagnosed with Bursitis in both of my ankles and was advised not to continue to run or play football for a while. I followed the regiment prescribed by my doctor (stretching exercises, heat, etc.) and took a month off from playing. As I gradually started playing again, I still experienced significant pain in my ankles. While doing research on-line regarding bursitis, I came across your web site, read the information and testimonials, and decided to order the Personal Portable Ultrasound System. As someone who has taught customer service skills, I was very pleased with the high-quality customer service I received and promptly receiving my order in just a few days. After 2 weeks of using the Personal Portable Ultrasound System, I played this past Sunday. I not only played without ANY pain, but received the MVP award for scoring 3 touchdowns and having 1 interception. As a result of my seemingly miraculous recovery, a couple of my teammates have begun coming to my house to use my ultrasound and are planning to order their own. Thank you very much for your superior customer service and for providing a very beneficial product that REALLY works!

Rating: Five Star Rating

Andre Chandler

 

Our Experienced Shoulder Specialists are Friendly and Very Helpful.

Repetitive Stress/Strain Injury (RSI)

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), also referred to as Repetitive Stress Injury, is an injury or multiple injuries to the nervous system and musculoskeletal structure caused by repetitive use of one or more muscles and joints in the body. It happens when you perform the same action over and over again.

Repetitive moving, such as scrubbing or washing, can lead to a repetitive stress injury (RSI).

It is a general term that refers to many conditions including (but not limited to) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, de Quervain's Disease, Writer's Cramp, Vibration White Finger, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, bursitis, tendinitis (tendonitis), tenosynovitis, and trigger finger.

A repetitive stress injury usually occurs after the age of 30 and is a result of wear and tear from the overuse of muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments as you age. These repetitive motion injuries can occur in the shoulders, back, neck, hands, hips, wrists, elbows and lower limbs.

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is very common and is referred to by other names including: repetitive stress injury, repetitive motion injury, repetitive motion disorder (RMD), cumulative trauma disorder (CT), occupational overuse syndrome, overuse syndrome, regional musculoskeletal disorder, and work related upper limb disorder (WRULD, ULD).

RSI Symptoms

  • Tenderness, swelling, and redness in the affected area.
  • Pain when you move the area that may cause you to wake throughout the night.
  • Numbness, stiffness, weakness or tingling in the affected muscles, tendons, joints and bones.
  • Discomfort brought on by a particular task that improves when it is stopped - i.e., when pain lessens or disappears over weekends or during holidays.

RSI Causes

  • Daily repetitive movements (usually longer than 2 hours per day) usually involved with working in a factory (sautering or assembling pieces), office (typing or clicking a mouse), or warehouse (lifting or twisting).
  • Poor posture while working at a desk or awkward positioning while performing tasks such as shoveling, sliding, lifting, and twisting frequently.
    • Kneeling during work everyday, like tiling or scrubbing floors, puts excess pressure on the knee tendons and bursa which can cause repetitive stress injuries.
  • Heavy loads and forceful exertion on bursae, muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments that cause trauma or fatigue.
  • Frequent vibrations that cause blood vessels to constrict and impair circulation.
  • Repeating the same movement during a sport or leisure activity such as gardening.

Examples of Repetitive Strain Injury

  • Housemaid's Knee (pre-patellar bursitis) - long periods of time kneeling to tile or scrub a floor
  • Biceps tendinitis (tendonitis) - repeated scrubbing motion
  • De Quervain's Disease - repeated twisting of the wrist or pinching motions
  • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) - forceful backward bending of the wrist when painting with a brush
  • Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) - forceful forward or twisting motion of the wrist when pulling on ropes

RSI Treatments - What You Can Do!

If a repetitive stress injury (RSI) is detected early, there is a greater chance that the condition can be reversed and symptoms can be eased.

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If you have been diagnosed with RSI, it is recommended that you rest the injured body part from any aggravating factors, especially the task(s) that caused the condition. Your physician may also recommend painkillers/anti-inflammatories, physiotherapy, cold compression therapy, ultrasound therapy, Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy (BFST®) or even surgery in some cases.

Tendon Injury Facts:

When the tendon gets inflamed it is known as tendonitis, and when the tendons are chronically overused, it may lead to microscopic tears in the collagen matrix and causes a gradual weakening of the tissues.

Achilles tendonitis is a common injury among runners, as the Achilles tendon is responsible for helping you lift off the ground with each stride.

As computers become ever more important elements of the work place and everyday life, incidents of wrist tendonitis are on the rise.

Oral Medications can mask the pain but do not aid in the healing of tendonitis. Anti-inflammatories and pain killers can cause tendonitis to worsen.

Ice and Compression are the easiest and most effective treatments for tendonitis.

 

Dear MendMeShop,

Hi Paul, In the Spring of 2008 I was using a gasoline powered weed trimmer without a shoulder support strap and developed a tendonitis in my right elbow where the weight of the trimmer was carried. I used ice packs and heating pads but little healing took place. I went to the Doctor and he sent me to a physical therapist who performed three weeks of ultrasound two times per week and some PT exercises. My elbow was not getting much better after 3-4 months post injury. Allow me to digress, I remembered that many years ago at our company health center a nurse trained me to use an ultrasound machine for a foot tendon problem called plantar fasciitis. I used this machine at least 15 times and after that my foot problem disappeared and never returned. Therefore, I concluded that an insufficient number of treatments were used on my elbow and I started looking on the internet to purchase an ultrasound device for myself. I came upon the Mend-Me-Shop Website. I purchased the unit an began using it 2-3 times per day per protocol. After 3-4 weeks my tendonitis was gone. It has not come back. Since that time, I have used it on Tendonitis in my right hand that I injured moving a refrigerator and my left elbow and arm which was strained using a gasoline power hedge trimmer. In both these instances your pulsed ultrasound device completely healed my tendon injury within a three month time period with no recurrence. I did not use the device continuously during that period but allowed for some weeks of no treatment before repeating the protocol. I have used this device now for two years plus and it seems very reliable - a quality piece of equipment. You can be sure that when I travel, I travel with this equipment. My only suggestion is that you design a cushioned carry bag accessory for this device and a bottle of gel that could be easily taken on trips. Thanks for all your help and the conversation.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Stephen Bennett

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I just wanted to let you know that your heat wrap and ultrasound treatment cured a severe case of tennis elbow I have been suffering from for the last 6 months or so after only 2-3 weeks of treatment. I think you have a great product and just wanted to let you know. I have been telling friends and associates about the Mendmeshop and how it saved me from painful and unnecessary surgery. Thanks and keep up the good job.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Greg Davis

 

Specialized Rotator Cuff Customer Service Advisor can help you with product selection.

Dear MendMeShop,

Dear MendMeShop, I am using the ultrasonic device everyday 3 times and it is helping me! When I received it last Thursday, December 17th, 2010. I first read the booklet in English and underlined certain words, then used it as directed. I thought I was cured! The pain eased up and I could put my elbow in two other postitions I had been unable to. But! Alas, I came to realize that I must continue on to get total relief. The man I talked to on the 9th of December when I called was very good. I just want to say "Thank you for explaining the cold wrap was not the answer and would only give temporary relief." If you should get other calls from my area - you will know why! The "word" is out! Sincerely, Gayla

Rating: Five Star Rating

Gayla Lesley

 

pain relief and injury treatment with ultrasound therapy

Inferno Wrap Knee for meniscus injury acl injury mcl injury or hyperextended knee

Cold Compression Knee Freezie Wrap for meniscus injury mcl injury and acl injury

Inferno Wrap Shoulder - an advanced treatment for shoulder injury and rotator cuff injury

Freezie Wrap Shoulder - efficient relief of swelling and pain from an active sprain, shoulder strain, whiplash, or tight upper back muscles

Advanced Therapy for torn achilles, ruptured achilles, sprained ankle or other ankle injury

Ankle sprain treatment and pulled achilles treatment without surgery

Inferno Wrap Elbow for tennis elbow, epicondylitis, elbow strains and elbow sprain

Freezie Wrap Elbow for tennis elbow, epicondylitis, and elbow sprain to prevent surgery

Contact one of our Mendmeshop Customer Service Advisors for any questions help with ordering and recommended treatment directions