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Re: Kooiman Thumbrest

Author: Bobo
Date: 2007-01-11 20:24

i was getting numbthumb too and a bit of tendon strain in my thumb...i bought one of those $5 little black rubber thinagmagics that slips over the thumb rest (i think from Ann Hodge). It fits nicely in the Loree cork grease circle in the case. Anyway, my problem is solved. It not only cushions the thumb so i don't get that thumbrest depression between my nail and my knuckle, but it also puts my hand in a less crimped position, making trills a bit easier. I was considering a thumbrest replacement too, but gagged at the prices. I figured I'd take a flyer on the $5 rubber thingy, and was not disappointed. I also found some therapeutic exercises in an article on 'Blackberry Thumb' (those PDA's with little keyboards that people type messages on) that worked really well for me:

Tap each finger with the thumb of the same hand. Repeat five times. Alternate tapping the palm of your hand and the back of your hand against your thigh as quickly as you can. Repeat 20 times. Open your hands and spread your fingers as far apart as possible. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat eight times. Fold your hands together, and turn your palms away from your body as you extend your arms forward. You should only feel a gentle stretch. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat eight times. Fold your hands together, turn your palms away from your body, and extend your arms overhead. You should feel the stretch in your upper torso and shoulders to hand. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat eight times.

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