Can this be worn during activities? I'm looking for something to surf with to prevent pain and further injury to my shoulder strain..
331946
Yes, this product is often used for extra support ranging from everyday activities to sports such as tennis and basketball.
331947
Sure, but I wouldn't wear it w/o a shirt on; it would irritate your under arm. I don't know how well the Velcro would stand up to the pounding of waves.
331948
I wore it for the 3 hours and was able to do a few things that I haven't been able to do, and it helped. It didn't fully get rid of the pain, but it definitely helped it a little. I'm not sure if it would prevent further injury, my shoulder is so bad that i can't lift my arm
673179
I've used the strap while wearing a backpack many times. It takes some adjusting, but since the strap is padded it's not really uncomfortable. And it's still better than having a strap around your neck!
162053
William, I think a tradional surf or diving wetsuit would be too hot for out-of-water sport activities. They are incredible insulators, so I would be concerned about overheating or dehydration. I wear my suit half way (to the waist) when I goto the beach. The drive is only 15 minutes, but in that short time of inactivity I'm starting to get very warm. Also, there is the chafing factor. Tradional surf wetsuits will chaf surfers in high friction areas such as the armpits and neck. I can only imagine the chafing you'd get if you ran in one! If you still wish to wear a wetsuit in your workouts, my recommendation would be to look at the lighter weight wetsuits that triathletes use.
1370310
You could wear it while biking, if you want an extra workout. Breathing is restricted, and I don't know how well the thing will stay on with the bumps in the road or sweat.
673172
I wear it when playing golf. It never got too hot or sweaty while playing ( about 3 hrs on). But we did have a cool summer. As far as sleeping with it on, I do not think it is a good idea. Too long a time to have it on. I wear it only when I do an activity that hurts my elbow.
123935
Most agree you're not prone to injury using these. I would keep your rotator cuff strong though - try some of the ex's in the book "Bulletproof Your Shoulder".
2060778
No. The width of this device is too narrow to cover both shoulders at once. Check the size of the shipping box in the description if you want confirmation. This works great on the neck.
668438
Both shoulder AND upper arm may be difficult at the same time. There is an elastic band with Velcro that u wrap around and attach to hold pad close to the body. However, it is very short so wrapping both at same time may not be possible.
58457
I feel like it would be flexible enough to surf in...I didn't feel particularly restricted while swimming or snorkeling. I also wore the suit all day on the boat and didn't have any problems. It was a great buy!
75019
Josh is correct. These are not intended to support your wrists during physical activity. There are wrist supports specifically designed for that purpose. These are excellent for nightwear!
114993
It's fairly awkward for me to carry, as it is largeand heavy and though it will roll up, it is not very flexible. (Keep in mind I am a 73 yr old partially disabled person.) I use it under my treadmill to avoid floor damage and to absorb round. You might be better off with a heavy duty Manduka yoga mat. I have one of those, and it is amazing for my arthritic knees. They are very dense, so they might work well on the beach.
998119
That's up to you. For my clients that I train, I encourage them (as my trainer did when I first got one) to wear it all the time. Especially when you sleep and work out. The more you wear it, the more effect it will have. Consider also using a salve like Preparation H on your stomach underneath it as well.
1442467
I`m 5`9" and 220,you will have shoulder pain, but it gets better the more you use it. It`s a burn type pain, like when you are working out. Mir sells shoulder pads on their site. That helps some.
1763433
Hello,Around cuffs there is plush, so it won't be uncomfortable when you are using this.Kind regardsBill
181712
This sleeve gave me (and many, many others) a bad rash where the upper retention band touched my skin. Still there after nearly a month. If you're not worried about the rash possibility then there's no reason it wouldn't stay on in the water--certainly you can wash it.
2253850
I don't know about swimming but my mother wore hers during bathing and had no problems. I believe it would depend on the location of the patch. I believe you'd be okay if you put it on your upper back so it wasn't submerged for the total time swimming. I hope this helped.
384750
I don't think só...because The Watch works sensing your arms movement...while you are surfing it will think that you are not moving at all!!!