Proven Effective
The effectiveness of
Tenex® Elbow Shock Absorber has been verified in five separate studies conducted by independent researchers. The results of two engineering studies, a medical assessment, a clinical test and a trail test among tennis players are highlighted on this page:
Medical Reports show that
Tenex® ESA is capable of reducing the frequency and intensity of pain associated with
tennis elbow and
golfers elbow because it decreases vibrations transmitted from the tennis racquet or golf club. As a result, an increase in strength and power may also occur.
"Tenex® Elbow Shock Absorber is a promising new concept in tennis elbow orthotics."
- Dr. J. Rideout B.Sc. University of British Columbia
1969 M.D. CM - McGill University,
1973 Certification, Canadian College of Family Practice
1982 Organizing physician for the 1987 Federation Cup, Vancouver, B.C.; Physician for the Davis Cup, Canada vs. Chile
1988 Physician for the Schmirnoffs Satellite Circuit Tournaments, Vancouver
1986, 1987 and 1988 Physician for the Chipwich National Junior Tennis Championships
1987 Active club tennis player and previously ranked in Provincial A's, Provincial B's and Provincial 35's
Clinical Testing found a measurable improvement in players' strenght and power, attributable to a reduction in the inhibition caused by pain:
"In all muscle-associated testing, wearing the Tenex® Elbow Shock Absorber resulted in a significant increase in muscle strength and aided subjects in achieving their goal of pain-free racquet sports."
- Bill Reichelt, Head Trainer, B.C. Lions Football Club and Athletic Therapist
Trial Tests of Tenex® ESA on subjects suffering from tennis elbow revealed a dramatic improvement in their condition, and in some cases, complete elimination of the symptoms.
"I have been using the Tenex® Elbow Shock Absorber for the past eight months and I am very happy with the product and the results. I am a teaching tennis professional, and I hit tennis balls for about five hours each day. Tenex® controls and prevents my tennis elbow pain."
- Tony Bardsley, Head Tennis Professional, Shaugnessey Golf and Country Club, Formerly No. 1 Ranked Player in Canada, Seven-time member of The Canadian Davis Cup Team
Further Testing confirmed the durability of Tenex® Elbow Shock Absorber. The product casing was tested and shown to withstand over 2,000 kilograms of pressure (P.S.I) and climatic conditions raning from -35 to + 6- degress Celcius.
"We are satisfied that Tenex® Elbow Shock Absorber is built to exceed any physical demands placed on it even under the most stressful playing conditions."
- Dr. G.P. Krebs, HAKO Research and engineering, Vancouver, Canada
