Armaid Study

An independent clinical study concluded that people using Armaid experienced an 85% decrease in symptoms associate with their condition. 80% experienced an increase in strength, range of motion and ability to perform work.

The Effects of the ARMAID on Perceived Severity of Symptoms (including Pain, Tingling, Weakness, and/or Stiffness), Grip Strength, and Perceived Level of Function in Subjects with Symptoms Associated with Upper Extremity Repetitive Strain Injury - June, 1999
Michael Greiner, MOT, OTR and Daniel Cicchelli, RPT

Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the ARMAID in treating symptoms associated with repetitive strain injuries (RSI). The ARMAID provides self-administered treatment through the basic principles of massage. The study examined three (3) variables:

Perceived severity of symptoms
Grip strength
Preceived level of function

Methods: A pre-test, post-test design consisting of forty (40) pre-screened subjects were randomly categorized into two sub-groups:

subjects utilizing a three (3) week ARMAID protocol and
a control group (n=40)

The DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) Outcome Measure, and the Jamar dynamometer were administered as pre-test and post-test tools for evaluations of the three dependent variables. All subjects reflected on their experiences weekly by filling out the DASH Outcome Measure.

	Results indicated a significant improvement in level of function and a decrease in severity of symptoms after a three-week ARMAID protocol. Use of the ARMAID also had a positive effect on grip strength in people with symptoms associated with repetitive injury. Level of Function] **Range 0-100; lower score indicates higher level of function Results of the study indicated a significant increase in grip strength after use of the ARMAID for three weeks. This strengthening is not likely attributed to actual myofibril hypertrophy, but rather due to diminished symptoms, specifically complaints of pain. One may speculate that the decrease in pain is due to the therapeutic effects of massage. In any regard, use of the ARMAID has a positive effect on grip strength in people with symptoms of repetitive strain injury. One of the questions on the DASH specifically addressed perceived level of stiffness. Although no objective measures were taken for range of motion, the authors speculate that the diminished complaints of stiffness may be associated with improved range of motion.
Eighty-five percent (85%) of the subjects using the ARMAID had an overall decrease in symptoms associated with repetitive strain injury. This decrease in symptoms facilitated subjects in performing activities with more regularity, and with fewer complaints. Eighty percent (80%) of subjects had a general improvement in level of function.
In summary, the ARMAID is efficacious in treating symptoms associated with RSI. This self-administered therapeutic device is an effective conservative [Severity of Symptoms - carpal tunnel treatment, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury, rsi, cts, arm massage device, tendonitis relief, cumulative trauma disorder, patented massage device, trigger point massage, arm injuries treatment] modality, which **Range 0-100; lower score represents should be less severity of symptoms implemented in the treatment of workforce injuries to improve overall function and quality of life. For a copy of the complete study, call 1.800.488.5505.