Klarinet Archive - Posting 000506.txt from 2004/07

From: Umar Goldeli <umar@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Neck strap
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 18:41:00 -0400

OK, if the problem is in your arm, I'm guessing the ton kooiman supports
won't be the best - but then again, you'll still have to use a significant
amount of energy keeping the clarinet "out" with a strap..

Introducing the "Pan Support"!

http://www.panclarinet.com.au/

Undoubtedly the most serious piece of support I have seen in my entire
life. ;)

It was recommended to me by a friend and while I haven't tried it - it
looks very interesting indeed.. Cheaper than the Maestro too - almost
half..

Good luck!

//umar.

>
> My problem is tendinitis on the inside of my right arm just above
> the elbow. Originally I thought it was caused by weight lifting
> and exacerbated by clarinet playing, but now I believe it's the
> other way around. The physical therapist I saw said that weight
> and stress are transmitted from the thumb all the way up the forearm
> and beyond, so clarinet playing can definitely be a problem.
>
> I had been improving gradually, doing careful strengthening exercises
> and using the Weight Lifter. A few days ago I tried just five minutes
> a day without the Weight Lifter, and the problem came back immediately,
> hence my plan to get a neck strap.
>
> Thanks to everyone for the comments. I'll probably order several neck
> straps and return whatever doesn't work (checking return policies first,
> of course).
>
> Claudia
>

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