The AC-Kit upgrades your FLEXTEND® Orthotic Glove to allow more than 50 therapeutic exercises in one easy to use product. Used for injury prevention, rehabilitation and sports enhancement, the FLEXTEND®-AC allows you to perform most all finger, hand, wrist, elbow, arm, shoulder, chest and back exercises prescribed by Physical Therapists, Chiropractors and Physicians worldwide.

• 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.

The FLEXTEND®-AC Kit Comes with the Following Parts and Accessories:

• Anchor Strap (Attaches to Door-Jam, Doorknob, Stationary Object or Foot
• Resistance Band (3/16” x 4'Ft.)
• Resistance Band (1/4” x 4'Ft.)
• Resistance Band (1/4” x 6'Ft.)
• Interlocking Hook for Resistance Band
• FLEXTEND ®- AC Instruction Manual / CD

The Complete Upper Extremity Training System:

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:

1. Unique Muscle Involvement
2. Complex Movement Patterns
3. Vulnerability to Injury & Trauma

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.

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 .

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

What is the FLEXTEND®-AC Used For?

1. Prevention: Strengthening weak muscles in order to eliminate possible injury or trauma.
2. Rehabilitation: Strengthening muscles to pre-injury levels after injury / trauma has occurred.
3. Assistive Training Exercises™ (ATE): Combining resistance exercises with specific activities or sports functions. (I.e. throwing a ball, Swinging a golf club.)

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

Product Set-Up:

The FLEXTEND®-AC Kit attaches to four (4) separate connection points on the FLEXTEND® Glove.

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.

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 provides:

• 20+ Shoulder Exercises
• 10+ Chest Exercises
• 10+ Back Exercises
• 5+ Biceps Exercises
• 5+ Triceps Exercises
• 5+ Wrist/Forearm Exercises
• 5+ NEW Hand Exercises

Shoulder: - Internal / External Rotation - Shoulder / Military Presses - Front / Lateral Raises - Diagonal Flexion / Extension
Chest: - Incline, Decline and Flat Presses - Incline, Decline and Flat Flies - Pullover's - Unilateral or Bilateral - Standing, Seated or Supine
Back: - Pull-Down's - Bent Over Rows - Seated Rows - Unilateral or Bilateral - Standing, Seated or Prone
Biceps: - Standing Curls - Reverse Curls - Seated Curls - Unilateral or Bilateral - Standing, Seated or Supine - Palm-Up, Thumb-Up or Palm-Down
Triceps: - Push Downs - Behind the Head Presses - French Presses - Unilateral or Bilateral - Standing, Seated or Supine - Palm-Up, Thumb-Up or Palm-Down
Wrist/Forearm: - Flexion - Extension - Pronation - Supination - Radial Deviation - Ulnar Deviation

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: