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 Fhred and other supports
Author: reedz 
Date:   2013-07-24 03:52

hello,

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a Fhred or if anyone is willing to sell a no longer used one? Also, if anyone has any other type of supports they recommend other than the Koimann or a neck strap (those didn't work for me), that would be great! I'm looking for something to help both left hand/arm and right hand/arm tension.

Thanks so much,

Lara Mitofsky Neuss

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 Re: Fhred and other supports
Author: reedz 
Date:   2013-07-24 03:55

just to add: particularly problems with the nerves (mostly ulnar).

Thanks!
Lara

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 Re: Fhred and other supports
Author: Tony F 
Date:   2013-07-24 04:43

Might be worth (if you haven't already done so) consulting a good physical therapist with a knowledge of musicians problems. The music department of your local college or university might be able to give you a recommendation.

Tony F.

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 Re: Fhred and other supports
Author: reedz 
Date:   2013-07-24 05:30

I have gone to a PT and have been working on the problems and it is going quite well and I am getting better quickly. She recommended getting something to support the clarinet just to ease the weight, particularly the Fhred.

Thanks for your reply, Tony!

Lara

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 Re: Fhred and other supports
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2013-07-24 06:56

Lara, in the interim, could you or someone you know cobble together some wooden dowels or similar and find some means of attaching/removing them to the thumbrest easily as a makeshift Fhred? So long as it's sturdy and remains at the height you intend it to (and can be adjusted), that should at least work for the time being until you source a genuine Fhred.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Fhred and other supports
Author: Tobin 
Date:   2013-07-24 12:34

Hi Lara,

I was looking for a FHRED recently as well -- I didn't find any leads, but I hope your search is more successful.

I did find this, although I don't know anyone personally who uses it:
http://chicagoreedcompany.com/wrist.html

Very pleased that you've already engaged a physical therapist. My sister is an excellent one -- she had me realign my right shoulder and do some exercises (which for me were all associated with my back/shoulder -- only one wrist strengthening and stretching)...and just a couple days later -- no wrist pain/fatigue at all.

Now I'm working do adopt the new shoulder posture much as some of my students are adopting a new embouchure!

Good luck with your search and progress!

James

Gnothi Seauton

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 Re: Fhred and other supports
Author: William 
Date:   2013-07-24 17:52

Many clarinetist's simply rest the bell on the knee for support. The one not connected to your tapping foot, that is.

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 Re: Fhred and other supports
Author: Tobin 
Date:   2013-07-24 17:54

I think for many people that works very effectively, but looking back (in my specific case) I'm certain that contributed to my problems.

Does anyone have any first-hand experience with the WRIST?

James

Gnothi Seauton

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 Re: Fhred and other supports
Author: donald 
Date:   2013-07-25 00:45

HI there,
when i had a broken wrist in 2008/9 (it took ages to heal so i couldn't play properly for 5 months) i had a support spike made. I'll try to take a photo of this and email it to myself so i can post it here- but I am pretty crap with all this technology...
The spike is attached to the clarinet via the bell tenon, my one fits my B flat clarinet well but is a little loose on the A clarinet. This never really caused a problem though. I don't use it anymore, but it was very useful at the time- allowing me to play before my wrist was healed properly, and allowing me to play for long hours with no pain. I'll try to post a photo later tonight.
It was made by Maurice Reviol (who has a website if you google him).
dn

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 Re: Fhred and other supports
Author: reedz 
Date:   2013-08-03 06:04

thanks everyone!!!

I'm going to look into trialing the WRIST. It seems to be similar to what Donald was speaking of. I'll let you know how it is!

Best,

Lara

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