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HAVING TROUBLE OPENING JARS THESE DAYS?

Long before we reach senior status, changes begin to affect the function of our hands, fingers, arms, and upper body. Muscle weakness and joint disorders can lead to severe discomfort, as well as embarrassment, frustration and loss of independence. We all know someone that can no longer open a jar without help, but it can get much worse. Think of all the things we do with our arms and hands that we simply take for granted. In most cases, conditions worsen with age as we allow inactivity to creep into our lives. Getting older is good, but comes with it’s own set of problems - specifically how do we keep our bodies feeling young throughout the “golden years”? Experts know there are answers to this question. It’s a fact that our muscles can deteriorate as we get older. Researchers estimate that we lose 15% of our body strength each decade between the ages 50 and 70 – and this rate of deterioration doubles once we reach the age of 70. Worse yet, about 85% of the current senior population suffers from osteoarthritis of the joints in our arms, hands and fingers. Clearly, the statistics appear to be stacked against us. If nothing is done, our freedom to live independently is at risk and our lifestyles will be compromised. Unfortunately, too many of us believe that getting weaker and stiffer is just part of getting older. This is wrong! Studies have proven again and again that this is just not true. Regular exercise, especially with our arms and hands, can help us remain healthier, stronger and more independent. Even moderate stretching and strength-building exercises can provide significant benefits for men and women of all ages. With proper attention, our hands, fingers, arms and upper body can remain strong and agile for an entire lifetime. Jemarkel Health-Tech, a Valparaiso company, has recently introduced the Wristiciser® to the general public. For the healthcare professionals, the Wristiciser has proven to be the ultimate exercise device for maintaining upper extremity strength at any age. It’s an all-in-one, easy-to-use and take-anywhere product that can be used to perform over 50 exercises that the professionals prescribe in their practices. The Wristiciser comes with a forty-page full color instruction manual. Not only is it an effective way to keep our arms healthy and strong, it’s also fun to use. So, if we are stiffening up, losing our grip, or just finding the simple things in life more difficult to do with our arms, hands and fingers, its time we grip a new world of fitness through the Wristiciser. In a matter of a few short weeks of regular use, we’ll start to feel like our old - or should we say new selves again – ready to open any jar. The Wristiciser is the professional’s choice in fixing upper extremity strength and flexibility problems. Shouldn’t it be ours?