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FLEXTEND® - AC The Ultimate in Clinical and Home Therapy: Prevention Rehabilitation Performance Enhancement

The Complete Upper Extremity Training System Fingers Hands Wrists Forearms Elbows Shoulders Biceps Triceps Chest Back

Product Focus Although the FLEXTEND®-AC addresses Repetitive Strain Injuries affecting the entire Upper Extremity, the focus is on the Acromioclavicular(AC) Joint due to the following: Unique Muscle Involvement Complex Movement Patterns Vulnerability to Injury & Trauma

The Complexity of the Shoulder(AC) Joint There is more movement possible at the shoulder joint than at any other joint in the body. Over 1600 positions in three-dimensional space can be assumed by the shoulder, making it susceptible to serious injury. Creating a strong, balanced and stable joint is imperative to injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance enhancement.

Upper Extremity Injuries at Epidemic Levels According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly two-thirds of all occupational illnesses reported, were caused by exposure to repeated trauma to workers upper body (the wrist, elbow or shoulder).             Examples: carpal tunnel syndrome, medial/lateral epicondylitis, shoulder tendonitis, etc. Musculoskeletal disorders are the country's most costly category of workplace injuries and illnesses. In addition to spending $20 billion annually on workers' compensation costs due to RSIs, the U.S. spends another $100 billion on lost productivity, employee turnover, and other indirect expenses; The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research.

FLEXTEND®-AC: The Upper Extremity Solution: Performs More than 50 Exercises Changes Exercises in Seconds Portable & Lightweight Eliminates All “Gripping” Motion Reduces Strain on Hands  Simple and Effective Therapy

How Does the  FLEXTEND®-AC Work? FLEXTEND®-AC corrects the strength/length imbalances surrounding the entire shoulder girdle.  Creating strength equality between these muscle groups decreases abnormal pressures on the shoulder joint, reducing soft-tissue impingement, irritation and inflammation that cause abnormal movement patterns, the root of most debilitating injuries. FLEXTEND®-AC targets specific injuries, utilizing a variety of physician recommended exercises and training programs. FLEXTEND®-AC increases strength and stability around the shoulder joint, providing long-lasting results.

What is the FLEXTEND®-AC Used For? Prevention: Strengthening weak muscles in order to eliminate possible injury or trauma. Rehabilitation: Strengthening muscles to pre-injury levels after injury / trauma has occurred. Assistive Training Exercises™ (ATE): Combining resistance exercises with specific activities or sports functions.  (I.e. throwing a ball, Swinging a golf club.) Assistive Exercise Technology™ (AET) / Assistive Training Technology™ (ATT)

FLEXTEND®-AC: Resistance Levels 4’Ft. Light-Medium Band: 0.01-5.0 lbs. 4’Ft. Medium-Heavy Band: 0.01-9.5 lbs. 6’Ft. Medium-Heavy Band: 0.01-9.5 lbs. 6’Ft. Medium-Heavy Band Folded in Half = 3’Ft. Double Band: 0.01-15.5 lbs.

FLEXTEND®-AC: Provides Complete Range-of-Motion The FLEXTEND®-AC allows the shoulder girdle complete and total movement through all single and multi-pattern planes of motion: Flexion / Extension Adduction / Abduction Internal / External Rotation Horizontal Flexion / Extension Diagonal Flexion / Extension Scapular Protraction / Retraction Scapular Elevation / Depression

FLEXTEND®-AC Kit The FLEXTEND®-AC Kit Comes with the Following Parts and Accessories: • 1-Anchor Strap (Attaches to Door-Jam, Doorknob, Stationary Object or Foot. • 1-Resistance Band (3/16” x 4’Ft.) • 1-Resistance Band (1/4” x 4’Ft.) • 1-Resistance Band (1/4” x 6’Ft.) • 1-Interlocking Hook for Resistance Band • 1-FLEXTEND®-AC Instruction Manual / CD

FLEXTEND®-AC Kit:  Product Guarantee 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. 90-Day Product Warranty.* Free In-House Clinician E-Mail Services. *90-Day Guarantee on FLEXTEND® Connection Point O-Rings.

FLEXTEND®-AC: Product Set-Up The FLEXTEND®-AC Kit attaches to four (4) separate connection points on the FLEXTEND® Glove. Front Back Left Side Right Side

FLEXTEND®-AC: Front Resistance Band connects to O-Ring located in Palm area of FLEXTEND®. Opposite end of Anchor Strap attaches to Door-Jam, Stationary Object or Foot.

FLEXTEND®-AC: Back Resistance Band connects to O-Ring located on Back of FLEXTEND®. Opposite end of Anchor Strap attaches to Door-Jam, Stationary Object or Foot.

FLEXTEND®-AC: Single Side One End of Resistance Band connects to O-Ring located on Side of FLEXTEND®. Opposite end of Anchor Strap attaches to Door-Jam, Stationary Object or Foot.

FLEXTEND®-AC: Both Sides Both ends of Resistance Band connect to O-Rings located on Each Side of FLEXTEND®. Interlocking hook in middle of resistance band attaches to Anchoring Strap.

FLEXTEND®-AC Exercises FLEXTEND®-AC provides: 20+ Shoulder Exercises 10+ Chest Exercises 10+ Back Exercises 5+ Biceps Exercises 5+ Triceps Exercises 5+ Wrist/Forearm Exercises 5+ NEW Hand Exercises

FLEXTEND®-AC Exercises: Shoulder More than 20 Shoulder Exercises, Including: Internal / External Rotation Shoulder / Military Presses Front / Lateral Raises Diagonal Flexion / Extension

FLEXTEND®-AC Exercises: Chest More than 10 Chest Exercises, Including: Incline, Decline and Flat Presses. Incline, Decline and Flat Flies. Pullover’s Unilateral or Bilateral Standing, Seated or Supine

FLEXTEND®-AC Exercises: Back More than 10 Back Exercises, Including: Pull-Down’s Bent Over Rows Seated Rows Unilateral or Bilateral Standing, Seated or Prone

FLEXTEND®-AC Exercises: Biceps More than 5 Biceps Exercises, Including: Standing Curls Reverse Curls Seated Curls Unilateral or Bilateral Standing, Seated or Supine Palm-Up, Thumb-Up or Palm-Down

FLEXTEND®-AC Exercises: Triceps More than 5 Triceps Exercises, Including: Push Downs Behind the Head Presses French Presses Unilateral or Bilateral Standing, Seated or Supine Palm-Up, Thumb-Up or Palm-Down

FLEXTEND®-AC Exercises: Wrist/Forearm More than 5 Wrist / Forearm Exercises, Including: Flexion Extension Pronation Supination Radial Deviation Ulnar Deviation

FLEXTEND®-AC: NEW Hand Exercises The FLEXTEND®-AC also Provides More than 5 NEW Exercise Combinations: Isolate and Change Resistance Levels: Thumb Only Little Finger Only Thumb & Little Finger

FLEXTEND-AC Treats the Following: ·   AC Separation ·   AC Sprains ·   AC Strains ·   Fractures (Post Surgery) ·   Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ·   Postural Disorders ·   Soft Tissue Injuries ·   Winging of Scapula ·   Dislocations ·   Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ·   Repetitive Strain Injuries ·   Tenosynovitis ·   Subluxations ·   Joint Instability ·   Medial Epicondylitis ·   Guyon’s Syndrome ·   Short Flexor Tendons ·   Tendon Repair Injuries ·   Tommy John Syndrome ·   Osteoarthritis ·   Traumatic Arthritis ·   Rotator Cuff Injuries ·   Tendonitis ·   Upper Extremity Impingements ·   Arthroplasty Rehabilitation ·   Trigger Finger ·  Lateral Epicondylitis ·  Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

FLEXTEND-AC Performs the Following Exercises: ·   Shoulder Internal Rotation 45 degrees ·   Shoulder Internal Rotation 90 degrees ·   Shoulder External Rotation 45 degrees ·   Shoulder External Rotation 90 degrees ·   Shoulder Scaption ·   Shoulder Supraspinatus ·   Shoulder Elevation ·   Shoulder Adduction ·   Shoulder Abduction ·   Shoulder Elevation with Presses ·   Shoulder / Chest Press ·   Shoulder Overhead Press ·   Shoulder Protraction ·   Shoulder Retraction ·   Shoulder / Back Bent Over row ·   Shoulder Diagonal Extension ·   Shoulder Extension ·   Shoulder Flexion ·   Shoulder Flexion w/ Supination ·   Shoulder Diagonal Flexion ·   Shoulder Horizontal Extension ·   Shoulder Horizontal Flexion ·   Wrist Pronation ·   Wrist Supination ·   Back Pull Downs ·   Back Seated Rows ·   Back One-Arm Rows ·   Chest Neutral Presses ·   Chest Incline Presses ·   Chest Decline Presses ·   Chest Fly’s ·   Chest Dips ·   Triceps Extension Pronated ·   Triceps Extension Supinated ·   Triceps Extension Neutral ·   Triceps Extension Overhead ·   Biceps Flexion Pronated ·   Biceps Flexion Supinated ·   Biceps Flexion Neutral

FLEXTEND®-AC: Summary FLEXTEND®-AC provides more than 50 upper extremity therapeutic exercises. FLEXTEND®-AC allows prevention, rehabilitation and postural correction exercises to be performed to reduce stress to the finger, hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder joints. No Gripping OR Squeezing! FLEXTEND®-AC, due to its versatility, can be used in a hospital, clinic, or for home therapy and/or specific sports training.