Dear MendMeShop,

I DID QUITE A JOB ON MY RIGHT SHOULDER AT THE GYM ABOUT 6 WKS. AGO TO THE POINT THAT I CONSIDERED A POSSIBLE TORN CUFF. TURNS OUT IT IS JUST A STRAIN. AS SOON AS I RECIEVED THE U.S. UNIT I BEGAN USING IT 2X DAILY. WITHIN 4 DAYS THE IMPROVEMENT WAS NOTICABLE AND WITHIN 1 WK. I WAS 50% IMPROVED. AT THIS TIME I GUESSTIMATE 95% OR BETTER. I'M BACK IN THE GYM AND WELL ON MY WAY TO COMPLETE RECOVERY. I KNOW THAT WITHOUT THIS M.M.SHOP UNIT THE RECOVERY TIME/LOST GYM TIME WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH GREATER. PRIOR TO USING THE ULTRASOUND.I WAS NOT HAVING ANY LUCK WITH MY OTHER TREATMENT MODALITIES. ODDLY ENOUGH, I FIND THAT I HAVE A SENSE OF WHAT I'D ALMOST CALL PRIDE IN OWNING THIS UNIT. I I'VE NEVER OWNED ANYTHING BEFORE THAT CONJURED UP A SENSE OF COMFORT THE WAY THIS DOES. I SUPPOSE IT'S BECAUSE NOW I HAVE THE MEANS TO TREAT SO MANY DIFFERENT ACHES, PAINS AND STRAINS RIGHT AT HOME WITHOUT THE HASSLE AND EXPENSE OF DOCTOR VISITS. I LOVE THIS THING, IT IS ONE OF MY BEST PURCHASES TO DATE. I WISH I'D KNOWN ABOUT IT YEARS AGO. THANK YOU FOR AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT. I'VE BEEN TELLING EVERYONE ABOUT IT.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Kevin Derks

 

Dear MendMeShop,

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with Achilles Tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis, I have no idea as to how I became injured, but it was there and it became so difficult to walk at times, especially after getting up from a resting position that I had to seriously address it. I went to a podiatrist and after trying several treatments such as physical therapy, prescription orhtotics and acupuncture there was no improvement, so the subject of surgery was suggested by the podiatrist. I was totally opposed to surgery. I heard about ultrasound therapy by a friend that told me it was used at times for sports injury. I found the MENDMESHOP on line, I spoke to them several times and the friendly staff gave me a great deal of information on the use of the ultrasound machine. I purchased the ultrasound machine and after three weeks of use, I noticed a significant improvement in my condition, not only did I use the machine on the Achilles and Plantar tendons, but also my wife used it on a Rotator Cuff tear with the same results. I am extremely satisfied with the therapeutic results from the machine and highly recommend the device.

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Bob Morales

 

More Rotator Cuff Facts:

The rotator cuff is a shallow 'ball-and-socket' joint where the humerus (upper arm) meets the scapula (shoulder blade).

2-5% of the population will experience Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder), most for no apparent reason.

Women and diabetics are common sufferers of Frozen Shoulder.

Ultrasound Therapy can greatly reduce the time it takes to move through the 3 stages of Frozen Shoulder.

Rotator cuff tears occur most frequently in men, ages 40-50, who do manual overhead work.

The most common tendon torn in the rotator cuff is the supraspinatus tendon.

A complete tear of the supraspinatus tendon will limit your ability to lift your arm at your side (abduct).

Ultrasound Therapy can improve the range of motion in the shoulder joint as it reduces pain.

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I am nursing a rotator cuff injury. I got it from swinging my arm out to quickly dancing one day. I have not really tried any other treatment besides going to therapy. I looked on the internet and did a search on the rotator cuff and saw the Ultrasound unit from MendMeShop. After reading the information on the website, I decided to buy. Owning my own ultrasound unit, I can give my self more treatments than going twice a week to therapy. Plus I am saving money from less visits. Since I have been using the unit about a month, I have noticed the movement of my left arm is recovering better. Plus I can always use ultrasound treatments in the future if needed, which I don't want to happen any time soon. I have already recommended the ultrasound to some friends that may need the unit for themselves.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Anthony -

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I spent 7 years in the gym walking one hour and working out. I lost 85 pounds in about 2 years with a lot of hard work and dedication. After I left the gym in 2008 due to it closing I started having problems about a year later. I recently had surgery on my left shoulder on Jan 4th of this year to shave down the bone to leave enough space for my shoulder joint to work. It seemed to be healing slowly, until I probably reinjured it trying to cut down a small tree. I went back to my Orthopedic Surgeon for my follow up and had to have a cortizone shot in June so I could be painfree while on a long awaited vacation. The shot lasted until September and had another shot October 26 with a warning from the Dr that if I couldn't get any better through therapy by Jan 6 2011 I would have to have the full surgery with my tendons and muscles sewn up to the top of my Rotator Cuff. I told him I don't want to go through the pain again, since I can't take pain medication due to my daily med I have to take for PTSD and can't take them both at the same time. So I did some research for the last 2 months and kept coming up with the MendMeShop Left Shoulder Inferno Wrap. I printed all the material and showed it to my OS and he said to try it if I think it will help me. I received it in 2 days last Friday and was out of town overnight.So I didn't get to try it until Saturday night. I tried it wrapped over a sweater with a thermal shirt underneath and the heat went right through and felt like I was at the physical therapist. The next day I did a few 60 minute sessions and I could feel my muscles ache a little bit, but NO PAIN praise God !!! I was buying a large tube of Extra Strength Muscle Rub with 16 % Menthol once a week to bear the pain along with 800 ML of Ibuprofen.Today is Thursday and I haven't had to put any rub on my shoulder since coming home Saturday night. This Inferno Wrap is incredible and is worth every penny. I am on Disability so I can't afford to waste a penny, but this purchase is becoming a lifesaver for me. Sometimes I just unplug from the charger, tuck the little 8 inch connector, then I tighten the wrap to make it a compression support and the heat stays in it for hours and allows me to be able to function a lot less painful since I am left handed also. If I could give it a 10 star rating instead of a 5 star I would. I will keep you all up to date a few times a week as I progress, along with any replies I might receive. Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:51 pm

Rating: Five Star Rating

Rajendra Singh

 

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Rotator Cuff Tendinosis

The rotator cuff, or rotor cuff, is a group of 4 tendons that allow the arm and shoulder to complete various movements in multiple directions. The tendons of the rotator cuff are very susceptible to injury, given the instability of the shoulder joint, their function to hold the humerus to the glenoid cavity, and the fact that we use our shoulder joints for so many things in day to day life.

Without proper rest, an injury rotator cuff tendon can develop tendinosis which is a non-inflammatory degeneration of the tendon's collagen fibers.

Rotator cuff tendinosis is a non-inflammatory degeneration of the collagen fibers of a rotator cuff tendon. The four possible tendons that can be affected by tendinosis are the supraspinatus tendon, the infraspinatus tendon, the teres minor tendon and the subscapularis tendon. Although it is not a part of the rotator cuff, the long head of the biceps tendon may also develop tendinosis, causing pain in your shoulder.

When you are diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinosis, one or more of the tendons in the rotator cuff have developed small tears in its sheath, the tissue surrounding the tendon. The speed of tissue damage exceeds the healing process and eventually the accumulation of damage to the tendon is not able to heal properly. The tendon fibers break down to a point where the once straight, strong, flexible bundle of collagen fibers become weakened by abnormally formed fibers that look more like a mess of strands.

Rotator cuff tendinosis tissue breakdown is often caused by repetitive stress on the tendon fibers. Overuse and not enough time to rest does not allow the tendon’s fibers the time required to heal properly. Tendinosis can also occur following an acute injury to the rotator cuff tendon, however, it does not appear until long after the injury occurs. If an acute injury is not given enouch rest to heal, re-injury may continue to occur faster than the tendon can heal. This will eventually lead to degeneration of the collagen fibres as well.

Since there is no inflammation with tendinosis you may not experience swelling, heat or redness. However, you will experience pain, tenderness and stiffness within the tendons of the rotator cuff where the tissue degeneration has occurred.

Rotator Cuff Tendinosis Symptoms

Symptoms of rotator cuff tendinosis come on gradually over time, eventually making shoulder movements quite uncomfortable. With tendinosis you may experience:

Supporting your arm while you sleep will reduce the strain on your rotator cuff and reduce your shoulder pain.
  • An ache or pain with slight swelling along the side of the upper arm and that causes you to not want to move your shoulder to certain positions.
  • Stiffness and limited range of motion in the shoulder’s glenohumeral joint.
  • Terrible pain at night when lying on the affected shoulder.
  • Difficulty with simple movements such as brushing hair, putting on your shirt or jacket, reaching the arm above shoulder height or behind your back.
  • Mild weakness in the shoulder joint, but not as much as you will if the tendon becomes torn.
  • The tendon is jellylike which makes it soft, weak and unable to function as required. It may even feel sponge-like when touched.

Rotator Cuff Tendinosis Causes

  • Overuse of the tendon with repetitive overhead motion such as serving a tennis ball, throwing a ball, hammering, or painting above the head.
  • Weak and fatigued muscles cause improper movement of the glenohumeral joint, creating excess stress and damage on certain tendons.
  • Slouching forward can narrow the space your tendons have to move in the shoulder creating excess pressure on them. This can irritate the tendons and/or interrupt the blood supply resulting in breakdown of the tissue.
  • Instability in the shoulder joint can cause impingement of the supraspinatus tendon in the rotator cuff.
  • Aging; as we get older our tendons become more brittle and therefore more prone to injury.
  • A hooked acromion at birth increases your risk of rotator cuff tendinitis and bursitis as they can become impinged in the subacromial space.
  • Previous injury to the tendon or an associated condition such as arthritis, diabetes, and thyroid disease.

Tendinosis Treatments - What You Can Do!

The trick to treating tendinosis is promoting the regeneration and realignment of type I collagen tissue to replace the abnormal collagen tissue that has formed over time. In addition, it is essential to soften the scar tissue that has built up to reduce the tightness and improve the elasticity of your rotator cuff tendon.

Scar tissue builds on the supraspinatus tendon as the tears heal. The build up causes pain and inflexibility in the tendon making it more prone to further chronic pain, tears, or other injury.

Therapeutic ultrasound is an incredibly effective and painless method that promotes the growth of normal collagen tissue in the tendon while minimizing the creation of scar tissue and softening scar tissue that has already developed. Without therapeutic ultrasound the abnormal collagen fibres will continue to form as damage occurs leaving your tendon soft, weak and at risk of a complete rupture.

Although resting your injured shoulder is an important part of the healing process, resting a tendon inflicted with tendinosis too much can result in the entire area becoming weak and vulnerable to significantly reducing the range of motion or increasing the chance of chronic pain or re-injury. Therefore, it is recommended that you continue to use your rotator cuff gently to prevent the shoulder from weakening and atrophy setting in. Gradual physical therapy exercises are recommended along with ultrasound and Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy.

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Due to scar tissue build up on the tendon and the amount of abnormally formed collagen, it can takes months to soften the scar tissue and improve the tissue of the tendon. With therapeutic ultrasound and Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy (BFST®) you can treat scar tissue and promote blood flow to heal your supraspinatus and other tendons faster and more completely than any other methods available.

Ultrasound Therapy

Treating tendinosis with therapeutic ultrasound will assist in the realignment of the collagen fibres in your rotator cuff tendons. Therapeutic ultrasound promotes the formation of type 1 collagen, the collagen that exists in healthy tendon fibres. It is important to regenerate the tendon fibres and get them back to normal in order to beat tendinosis once and for all and improve the strength of your shoulder.

MendMeShop Therapeutic Ultrasound treats rotator cuff tendon injuries and reduces inflammation and scar tissue

During the healing process, scar tissue builds on the tendon and can attach the inner layers of the tendon to the surrounding paratenon that it glides through, limiting the flexibility and movement of the tendon.

Fortunately, you can treat your supraspinatus tendon with therapeutic ultrasound to soften scar tissue and improve the gliding motion and flexibility.

Not only does ultrasound aid in healing, but it helps to prevent long term complications. Chronic pain, lack of mobility, frozen shoulder, or a complete tendon rupture are some of the more common long term complications. By treating your tendon with ultrasound, scar tissue becomes softer and the tissue becomes stronger reducing the risk of chronic problems in the future.

If you are suffering from long term complications of existing rotator cuff injuries, ultrasound can help. Ultrasound therapy softens scar and fibrous tissue that has built up over time on the tendon and restores range of motion in your shoulder.

Lavender Infusion Ultrasound Gel contains the healing power of natural Bulgarian lavender, eucalyptus, menthol, and peppermint.

Ultrasound can also be used to administer therapeutic medicines into the body through a process known as phonophoresis. Ultrasound with phonophoresis is rapidly becoming more popular than ultrasound therapy alone.

Using MendMeShop Lavender Infusion Ultrasound Gel during your therapy gives you 2 therapies in 1. You get the benefit of the regenerating sound waves from the ultrasound device itself AND the added bonus of the therapeutic ingredients inside the gel being delivered into the tissue where it is most effective. MendMeShop Lavender Infusion Ultrasound Gel comes with every MendMeShop Ultrasound Therapy System and it contains the therapeutic essential oils of natural Bulgarian lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, and menthol.

Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy

Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy, or BFST®, will help to warm and loosen your tendon tendon which will relieve the tight feeling in the tendon.

Shoulder Inferno Wrap speeds the healing of rotator cuff tendon injuries and tears.

BFST® increases the amount of blood that flows naturally to your shoulder, without the need for painful movements, to nourish your tendons, ligaments and muscles which will improve the health of the tendon and surrounding tissue.

Tendons naturally receive a limited blood supply compared to other soft tissue in the body and this significantly reduces a tendon's natural ability to heal itself.

By treating your rotator cuff tendinosis with BFST® you can increase your body's blood supply to the shoulder and increase your body's natural healing power. In addition, the fresh blood flow whisks away dead cells and toxins that have built up from the injury leaving the area clean and able to heal faster.

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The Shoulder Inferno Wrap® provides the most effective BFST® to give you non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief and healing with no side effects.

Remember: We recommend that you consult your doctor and/or physiotherapist before using any of our outstanding products, to make sure they're right for you and your condition.

During your recovery, you will probably have to modify and/or reduce any activities that cause pain or discomfort in your shoulder until your pain and inflammation settle. With these easy therapies you will notice incredible improvement in your tendon. The more diligent you are with your treatment and rehabilitation, the faster you will see successful results!

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Rotator Cuff Injury Facts:

The term "rotator cuff" refers to a group of four tendons that attach four shoulder muscles to the upper arm bone.

About 6 million people in the U.S. seek medical care each year for shoulder problems.

The shoulder joint has the widest range of motion of all joints in the body.

Ultrasound Therapy can speed rotator cuff injury recovery significantly.

Continual repetitive use of the injured rotator cuff will lead to a worse injury.

Although the rotator cuff can tear suddenly as a result of a serious injury, most rotator cuff problems develop over time.

 

Dear MendMeShop,

In March of 2009 I visited my Chiroprator because of pain in my shoulder. He did ultra sound and muscle stem therapy and gave me excerises to do. He also had me get an MRI. After everything was said and done I found out I had a small bone spur, a small muscle tear and a lot of tendonitis. I was told to keep up the therapy and excerises and I would get better. I went to the internet and googled ultra sound. The first thing that came up was MendMeShop. I read what they had to say and ordered one of their units. I read the instructions and followed what they said to do and how to use the unit. I also called them up several times to answer questions. They have professional people available to help and direct the healing of what you are using the unit for. After a few weeks I began to feel relief. The one thing I did learn was to be patient. Any injury to a muscle or tendon takes a lot of time to heal. By purchasing this unit it has saved me a lot of money. Once I saw the area where the doctor was using it on me, I did the same with my ultra sound wand. I have told a lot of family and friends about this unit and they too have purchased the same device. I have grandchildren who are in sports and use the unit on they too. I would recommend this for anyone. Thank you all at MendMeShop for your help. Keep up the good work

Rating: Five Star Rating

Ron Leininger

 

Specialized Rotator Cuff Customer Service Advisor can help you with product selection.

pain relief and injury treatment with ultrasound therapy

Inferno Wrap Shoulder - an advanced treatment for shoulder injury and rotator cuff injury

Freezie Wrap Shoulder - efficient relief of swelling and pain from an active sprain, shoulder strain, whiplash, or tight upper back muscles

Inferno Wrap Arm for treatment of the forearm, biceps, triceps, and median and ulnar nerves

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