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| The Zero Tension Mouse was clinically tested using surface EMG to find how hard the muscle of the hand, arm and neck were working. Testing was conducted with both a common mouse and the Zero Tension Mouse. The results were dramatic! : : EXERCISE GEAR : : :: Abmat An Ab Mat provides the full range of motion at specific angles which is required to properly work all of the abdominal muscles for strong abs. Training AbMat video is also available - sold together or separately! Ez Grips by Ivanko widens grips on barbells and dumbbells which leverages strength to targeted muscles by 30%. The T. K. Knee Bands are specially developed knee bands which are not your typical knee sleeves, knee supporters or knee braces. A Mantaray removes the complaint of pain or pinching from the weight of the bar while keeping it securely in place, allowing for full range of motion to properly perform heavier back leg squats Powerhooks fit on to any barbell or dumbbells, and puts you in proper lifting position without having to lift the dumbbell from the floor as well as eliminates undue stress on joints. The Power Push Up 2 exercise cables adds resistance to classic bodyweight exercises like push-ups, dips and lunges to increase your strength, power and size. Push Up Bars are great for pushups, tricep dips and advanced tricep dips. The T. K. Knee Bands are specially developed knee bands which are not your typical knee sleeves, knee supporters or knee braces. The ShoulderHorn is a physical training and rehabilitation aid that virtually attacks the problem of muscular imbalance - the cause of many shoulder problems. A Stingray helps to securely hold the bar when performing front leg squats for greater stabililty and full benefit of the leg exercise. The T.K. Waistband is more efficient than any weightlifting belt because it helps maintain good posture and gives excellent support to the lower back as well. The Zero Tension Mouse was clinically tested using surface EMG to find how hard the muscle of the hand, arm and neck were working. Testing was conducted with both a common mouse and the Zero Tension Mouse. The results were dramatic! : : EXERCISE GEAR : : :: Abmat An Ab Mat provides the full range of motion at specific angles which is required to properly work all of the abdominal muscles for strong abs. Training AbMat video is also available - sold together or separately! Ez Grips by Ivanko widens grips on barbells and dumbbells which leverages strength to targeted muscles by 30%. The T. K. Knee Bands are specially developed knee bands which are not your typical knee sleeves, knee supporters or knee braces. A Mantaray removes the complaint of pain or pinching from the weight of the bar while keeping it securely in place, allowing for full range of motion to properly perform heavier back leg squats Powerhooks fit on to any barbell. |
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Zero Tension Mouse - created by Active Release Technique Founder Dr. Michael LeahyBiomechanics, Zero Tension Mouse™, and Cumulative Injury - A few years ago Dr. Michael Leahy defined the cumulative injury cycle and explained why soft tissues like nerves and muscles became injured with repetitive motion. Until this time the standard treatments were ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage and nerve and muscle stretching. In general the problem was not resolved. Then came Active Release Techniques® and all of a sudden surgeries were no longer needed and in general the problems were fixed in short order. Dr. Leahy then worked on how to prevent repetitive motion injuries from happening. He formulated the law of repetitive motion and defined the four factors involved in these injuries. The one factor that could be minimized was tension on the tissues or "relaxation" of the muscles. If the muscles could be relaxed during the activity but still maintain function then the problem could be avoided and the employer would still be happy with production. With the Zero Tension Mouse™ all of the muscles of the hand, arm and shoulder/neck can relax and do so more effectively than with any other device in the world. In fact, nothing else comes close. Let's start with the hand. When the hand is completely
relaxed the fingers flex and the hand is half way between a fist
and completely straight. This balances the tension between the flexors
and extensors of the fingers. When the flexors are tight they can
trap the median nerve and cause what is commonly but erroneously
called "carpal tunnel syndrome." When the extensors are too tight
they can cause epicondylitis or "tennis elbow." They can even trap
the radial nerve and cause numbness in the hand. In order to prevent
this the hand must be positioned so that it is not too straight
and not closed too tight. The Zero Tension Mouse exactly balances the flexors and extensors so that they can relax. A regular mouse causes the extensors to tighten in order to hold the fingers slightly above the mouse buttons. They are under slight tension all the time which causes the cumulative injury effect.
The wrist is upright instead of flat in order to balance the pronators and supinator. These muscles turn the palm up and down and in a regular mouse they twist the wrist palm down so that all three muscles are tight. Over time this becomes a significant problem causing that all too familiar syndrome called "carpal tunnel." The thumb becomes a problem with mouse devices that require the thumb to be in position over a ball or multiple position switch that goes back and forth. These cause the muscles that extend or move the thumb sideways to tighten. These muscles don't tolerate this for very long and quickly become painful. The Zero Tension Mouse avoids this by giving it a special place to rest and relax. When scrolling a page, if desired, you can move the thumb onto the scroll wheel and move it up and down then rest the thumb next to the scroll wheel when done.
The Zero Tension Mouse allows you to rest the arm and shoulder on the cradle for the hand. If you keep the mouse relatively close to the body the entire arm, shoulder and neck will relax. Most people feel an instant relief when switching to the Zero Tension Mouse. Repetitive motion injuries in the US alone account for as much as $100 billion in medical costs and lost productivity. The aim of the Zero Tension Mouse is to reduce that number, but more importantly, our aim is to enable you to work without the pain and disability of these injuries. **QFAC no longer carries this product - please accept our apology for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please check out our other fine products currently available on the left side navigation bar! 
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