Dear MendMeShop,

I am very happy that I purchased the Ultrasound System. It has worked for me and after many months of pain, I have no more pain. I am so happy to have found the machine. I was sitting at a table playing in a tournament. At the end of the round when I was to move to the next table, I could not get there without help from others. The pain was intense. When the tournament was over, I could not walk to the door and get to my car. Others helped me and I made it home and crawled into my house. After a period of time, a few minutes, I was able to walk with a limp, pain subsiding. As soon as I could, without going to the emergency room, I saw my doctor and got a specific diagnosis. Pes Anserine (knee) Bursitis, I put these words into my search engine, Along with others, your name Mend Me came up. Because of your guarantee, I did not see that I could lose. I am so glad I purchased the Ultrasound System. Also, I have a friend who used to do ultrasound work in a hospital and before I used it, I asked her opinion and she said she thought no harm would come to me so...here we are. I have no pain. I can walk normally.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Marge Pint

 

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,

Prompt shipping. Arrived at my US address within five business days. Nice letter from the president indicates the company takes pride in its products. Well written instructions. No poor grammar you sometimes find in manuals for other products shipped from Asia (e.g., "Be sure to device turn off when done.") I occasionally get inflammation in the soft tissues of my elbow from a radial head injury I received while playing basketball several years ago. Tired of buying joint supplements and getting only marginal results from applying heat and ice, I started looking for something new. After using the ultrasound device 1-3 times a day for 3 weeks I have noticed improvement. Less discomfort in my elbow means less inflammation. The therapeutic gel is a nice addition. The menthol in the gel is not overbearing and does not leave an offensive smell that fills my office like some other creams. I am pleased with the product and will definitely continue to use. Regards, Dave C, PhD Healthcare research statistician

Rating: Five Star Rating

Dave Collingridge

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I have been treating multiple areas on my body with the ultrasound for just 9 days. The device is being used to treat both of my feet, calf muscles, hamstring, shoulder, neck, lower back, and on my right hand/wrist for Carpal Tunnel (which I have suffered from for around 28 years) Surgery was also conducted on both of my knees a number of years ago. The surgery went fine but then the pain seemed to come back after I began suffering foot problems. The ultrasound is definitely helping alleviate the pain I feel in the knees as well. I couldn't be happier with the MendMeShop ultrasound. I have always wanted to purchase a home ultrasound device but could not find one in my area. I was already seeing a therapist and she was using ultrasound, but that was ending in 6 weeks. I was able to find out about your company and I decided to go ahead with a purchase. Not long after, I was talking to my therapist about your ultrasound device. She was intrigued and talked to her boss about it, who then went ahead and purchased his own.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Patricia Earnest

 

Dear MendMeShop,

For over six months, I suffered from bursitis of the left hip. Nothing seemed to help. If anything, it was getting worse. Finally, my doctor gave me a prescription to see a physical therapist. A week before my first appointment I started using the hand held ultrasond that I received from MendMeShop. I started feeling relief. I was thrilled, and mentioned it to my therapist when I went for my first session. She said I was the third patient of hers that had purchased the ultrasound. She was getting good feedback, and asked if I would bring it in to show her. When I did, she was impressed. She also said the gel used with it, is the same high quality used in their clinic. I went ahead with a brief series of therapy treatments. I was discharged with some exercises, and told to continue to ice and use the hand held ultrasound on my hip. I have done that and I now feel that, between the icing and the ultrasound, my bursitis is being kept at bay! Another interesting thing I would like to share. I have a life long neck problem. I had a serious fall as a child, and as a result the first vertebre in my neck (the atlas) often becomes dislodged. When this happens, I become spacey and depressed and barely able to function until I can get to my upper cervical specialist in Chicago. Recently, while in Florida, I began to get the usual negative symptoms of my neck being out of allignment. I panicked. I couldn't fly back to Chicago for a treatment. I was terrified I would be miserable and my trip ruined. Out of desperation I used the ultrasound (on the low setting) on my neck. It felt wonderful, and the negative symptions subsided. I am still in Florida and doing fine. Very anxious to share this with my doctor in Chicago when I return.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Sharon Carr

 

Our Experienced Shoulder Specialists are Friendly and Very Helpful.

Shoulder Tendonitis

Shoulder and/or Bicipital Tendonitis (Tendinitis)

In tendinitis of the shoulder usually either the bicep tendon or the rotator cuff tendon is injured and/or inflamed, usually as a result of being pinched by surrounding structures. However, misdiagnosis can occur, as bursitis has many of the same symptoms. With this injury, the shoulder is sometimes stiff, and moving the shoulder just increases the pain. Statistical studies show that 8% to 13% of all athletic injuries involve the shoulder in one way or another. Early symptoms of shoulder tendonitis usually last for only a few days, but may recur or become chronic.

Overuse Tendonitis

Shoulder motions used during activities like tennis, golfing, throwing or overhead lifting may cause repetitive stress within the rotator cuff, leading to irritation, bruising or fraying of the tendon. This can cause shoulder pain and weakness in the joint.

Calcific Tendonitis

Calcific tendonitis refers to a build-up of calcium in the rotator cuff, and is often aggravated by an existing condition, such as Impingement or conventional tendonitis in the shoulder. When calcium builds up in the area, pain results from acute inflammation. Fluid movement of the joint is reduced. Calcium is deposited in the rotator cuff, between the humerus and acromion inhibiting the normal, friction-free movement of the joint. Impingement or tendonitis, which reduce the mobility of the joint lead to degenerative change and Calcium deposition.

Frozen Shoulder

A frozen shoulder is signified by pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint; limited range of motion and pain during nighttime rest are common symptoms. A frozen shoulder (known also as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition that commonly occurs in older athletes. Frozen shoulder is five times more common in people with diabetes, though the reason for this is unknown. A lining of fibrous tissue, known as a capsule, surrounds the shoulder joint. The capsule is fully stretched when the arm is raised above the head, and it hangs down as a small pouch when the arm is lowered.

Frozen shoulder occurs when this lining becomes thickened and swollen. It is thought a frozen shoulder may come on as a result of a previous injury, but also can come on for no apparent reason or may be triggered by a mild injury in the shoulder area. There are three phases to this condition, starting with pain, then stiffness and finally a stage of resolution as the pain eases and most of the movement returns. This process may take an awfully long time, sometimes as long as two or more years. Frozen shoulder may be associated with diabetes and is also seen in patients with scar tissue in their hands (a condition known as Dupuytren's contracture).

Torn Rotator Cuff (Supraspinatus Tendinitis)

Many rotator cuff injuries occur gradually, though many are associated with sports injuries (especially baseball and swimming), falls on the shoulder, or an added injury due to shoulder dislocation in elderly folk. Read more about a torn rotator cuff here.


Treatment

When treating a strained shoulder tendon, rest the area and apply cold compression for 10-20 minutes at a time for at least 3 times a day. Do this to the injured area for the first day up to 3 days.

MendMeShop Shoulder Cold Compression Wrap

Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy may be used after the acute swelling is improved. Cold compression therapy will reduce initial inflammation and swelling and Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy increases blood flow through the area to speed the healing process. This can be further helped by the use of ultrasound applications over the affected area, as it reduces swelling quickly and increases blood flow to the area, helping the tendon heal more quickly.

The trick to any tendon injury is getting it to heal with minimal scar tissue formation and with as much realignment of tendon fibers as possible - something both Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy and therapeutic ultrasound are great at! Even with optimum healing there is always less elasticity in a previously injured tendon. The trick is to make sure you heal this the best you can, that way your chance of reinjury down the road is much lower than average.


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,

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

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I am very impressed with the ultrasound unit that I purchased. I have used it everyday (sometimes 2 to 3 times) for almost three weeks now and I am very pleased with the results. It is going to keep me out of a PT's office at least for awhile and I'm finally walking without a limp for the first time in about 7 weeks. Two of my sons have also used the machine and like the results Thanks for a quality product and the great service that you provide.

Rating: Five Star Rating

J Moriarty

 

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

Dear MendMeShop,

I have been suffering with bursitis of the knee for about a year and a half. I am a photographer and I am on my knees a lot. Every time after a session where I had to kneel, I would be in pain. I shot a graduation ceremony last month and by the end of the day I was in so much pain that I could not walk. I knew it was time to do something! I did some research and realized that I did not want to do the cortisone injections. I was looking for something natural that I could do at home. The MendMeShop ultrasound was an answer to my prayer! The first week I was still in a lot of pain but by the second week walking was much easier. By the end of the third week I could almost walk normally again and even shot an engagement couples photos at the beach with getting up and down on my knee! I thank God that I found MendMeShop. The gel is really wonderful and smells so good.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Lori Bowen

 

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