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Dr. Mark Carlson, Orthopedic Surgeon -
“It’s the first glove on the market that gives the right
kind of support and is made with the natural materials that
won’t cause skin reactions associated with plastics. It’s
such a flexible glove you can do anything with it. It
certainly cuts down the immediate need for surgery. What
brings people to surgery is when they can’t work or do their
activities of daily living. The glove allows people to
control their symptoms, so they can go back to work or do
their activities. As long as you control the symptoms, you
don’t have to operate. The groove is anatomically right
where we make the cut for CTS release, so it (the glove) can
be used to prevent symptoms, or post-operatively.”
Debbie Gaeschke, Grosse Pte. Woods, Mi.
– general user - “I certainly noticed a big improvement with
your gloves compared to gel gloves I had been using. There
were virtually no signs of pressure on the nerves in either
of my hands. Keep up the great work…I think you have truly
developed something useful and worthwhile!”
Sheryl Wissman, MD, Cyclist - “I’m
training, cycling 30-50 miles 2-3x/week and suffer intense
hand numbness…I used your gloves…ever since. I have no
numbness, pain, tingling in my fingers, wrist or elbows.
What a great deal!”
Patricia Roman, Auto Worker, Oak Park,
Mi. - “As an automotive worker, I do a lot of stapling
and pulling for interior doors. The pain in my hands was
awful. After I saw the Shock-Tek™ glove advertised a year
ago, I bought it and use it daily to relive the pain I used
to have. They are using it all over the plant now!”
Pest Control Manager, Kalamazoo, Mi. - “My hands would go
numb and tingle after drilling only six holes in a four inch
slab. I would then have to take a break. Since you sent me
these gloves, I have used them every time I drill and have
had no problems with my hands. With the use of these gloves,
I can drill 17 holes non-stop through a 5 inch slab,
stopping after 17 only because of arm fatigue from pushing
the drill.”
Dr. Raymond E. Jackson, ER Physician
and Cyclist - “The gloves are great. They have
eliminated the numbness I used to get when riding (a
bicycle).”
An Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (“Lou
Gehrig’s Disease”) patient, who was an active
do-it-yourself shade trimmer, stopped doing
everything around the house due to muscle atrophy within the
palms of his hands, reduced grip, and lack of dexterity. The
patient acquired a pair of ST9706 style gloves with Shock-Tek™
gel padding and resumed most of his daily activities and
improving his quality of life.
A staff therapist at Team
Rehabilitation, St. Claire Shores, Mi. purchased gloves
for her personal use for relief of CTS symptoms. She uses
the gloves on a daily basis; however, her symptoms are most
noticeable while driving. She’s wearing the ST9802’s and she
said she feels great behind the wheel!
Detroit Area Plastic & Reconstruction
Hand Surgeon, Dr. Donald Ditmar, Jr. MD (a Shock-Tek™ Glove
user) is a firm believer in Shock-Tek™ technology. Dr.
Ditmar underwent trigger finger release surgery and his
postoperative recovery was aided by a pair of Shock-Tek™
WG-5010 gloves. The 5010’s allowed Dr. Ditmar to resume
work weeks sooner than he had expected. Dr. Ditmar
recommends Shock-Tek™ to his hand patients.
Steve, Trap-Shooter, Australia - “I
tried the gloves last weekend shooting trap and they were
great! I showed them to another shooter with similar hand
problems and he is going to order a couple of pair as well.
Thanks again!”
Auto Worker, Detroit, Mi. - “In my
line of work, I use my hand as a hammer to install door
panels. Using your glove – no more tingling or soreness –
thank you!”
Walter Roberts, Shelby Township, Mi.
- “I’ve used the gloves for over a year now and no longer
have the pain in my palms.”
James Riordan, Cyclist, St. Louis, Mo.
- “The cycling, anti-vibration gloves are impressive. I have
put over 300 miles into one pair of these gloves, and so
far, it has greatly reduced the numbness in my fingers.”
Bob Pease, Cyclist, Amston, Ct. -
“I bought two pair of your work gloves to wear while I
mountain bike and they work great. My left hand never got
numb.”
Mark Ryan, Edward Jones Company, Office
Worker - “When a friend heard I was suffering from CTS,
he recommended I order a pair of your Shock-Tek™ Wrist
Guards. My symptoms were uncomfortable and gradually
worsening. Well, I am pleased to tell you that I have been
wearing them at work for a little over a month and I have
noticed much improvement! Others in my office have noticed
me wearing them and I have nothing but good things to say. I
will continue to tell others about your great product.”
At Michigan Hand Clinic, Warren, Mi.,
therapists compared the Shock-Tek™ gloves to the blue Gel
Glove Company’s Model TL500’s (gloves previously prescribed
by Michigan Hand). The TL500’s had numerous returns
after only a few weeks of patient use. No Shock-Tek™ gloves
have been returned as defective since the first patient
prescription. Twelve therapists all agreed that Shock-Tek™
is a phenomenal product. Quotes such as “Patients Love
them!”, “What a great product!”, “Keep making them, we’ll
keep using them on patients!"
Michigan Hand therapists also use the
Shock-Tek™ WG-5010 work gloves on their rope pull exercise
station. The WG-5010’s have been in constant use for
almost three months. One of the therapists brought the
gloves over for everyone to examine. "With only a little dirt
and a minor amount of wear on the palm, the gloves were
holding up very nicely!"
Detroit Medical Clinic therapist,
Elaine, referred a hand therapy patient to Shock-Tek™ for a
pair of gloves for his return to work. Patient, “Mike”
had 3 surgeries to correct injuries to his middle finger and
had been on disability for 22 months for an on-the-job
injury. His last surgery required PIP joint replacement to
his middle finger (Proximal Inter Phalangial Joint). Mike
had the surgery over 12 months ago and went through a
complete round of occupational therapy. He is a carpenter
and is required to use hand tools including; hammers,
drills, and reciprocating saws. Mike was concerned about the
pain to his palm. DMC and his surgeon prescribed a neoprene
sleeve to protect his middle finger from further injury. The
neoprene sleeve did nothing to protect his palm from the
repetitive stress and vibration. His DMC therapist and his
surgeon recommended he try a pair of Shock-Tek™ gloves as a
solution. Mike called Shock-Tek™ and the WG-5015 Fingerless
Work Glove was recommended to provide maximum protection in
conjunction with his neoprene sleeve. Only then could he
comfortably return to work.
A therapist at Henry Ford Health
Systems Occupational Therapy Clinic – treated Mary, a
Housewife and CTS and Trigger finger Release Patient, who
was unable to do the simplest of house chores due to chronic
pain. She was fitted with a pair of Shock-Tek™ gloves and
was able to resume work around the house without pain.
Shock-Tek™ technology gave her the padding that she needed
along with additional gripping power from the ST9801 gloves
with silicone woven palm grips.
Mrs. B, a Henry Ford / Pearson Clinic
patient - came in for a CTS consult with the Dr. due to
very painful hands. She was due to have urgent hip
replacement surgery and wanted surgery to remedy both
conditions. Dr. Ditmar recommended that Mrs. B use Shock-Tek™
gloves and postpone CTS repair until fully recovered from
the hip replacement. Mrs. B. purchased Shock-Tek™ gloves and
is able to perform many activities without pain.
Eric Freeman, Detroit News Columnist,
Cyclist - “The bottom line: Does the glove help? Yes,
based on my experience in more than 400 miles of personal
road testing in the last few weeks. The numbness in my right
hand is mostly eliminated by the gloves, and it’s
significantly reduced in my left hand.” (published in the
Detroit News)
Product Review from “Women on Wheels”
Magazine by Karol Patzer - “I found that Shock-Tek™
gloves did relieve some of the numbness I get when riding my
single cylinder motorcycle. Engine vibration is transmitted
to the handgrips, and after even short rides, I often have
sore hands. The gloves helped reduce some of that vibration.
I also used them when taking several short bicycle jaunts,
and they definitely reduced the numbness I’ve been
experiencing while bicycling. Motorcyclists, who suffer from
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or even experience tingling of their
hands/fingers, may benefit from the Shock-Tek™ glove. The
glove was designed by a board-certified neurologist and the
design protects the median nerve from external pressure. The
padded palm does prevent much of the vibration from reaching
the rider’s palm.”
Product Review from Interbike Show by
Uwe Adric - “ The ST9801 gloves were tested for
approximately 200 miles of road and mountain bike cycling.
The texture of the palm side of the gloves (stickiness)
helped keep the hands on the handlebars. Many times it is
very easy to, when going over sudden unexpected bumps and
especially during road biking, get hands knocked off the
handlebars. This texture provides a margin of safety on this
regard. There was no numbing of hands during our 200 miles
of testing, particularly on the mountain bike “straight”
handlebars where there is a limited area to provide
different hand positions. The road portion of our test also
provided relief from hand numbing. Thanks again for the
opportunity. We are interested in placing an order!”
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