I am concerned with the material it is made of. Is the Thera Cane firm enough to apply the necessary pressure for trigger point therapy?
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I am not qualified to respond specifically about TPT but I can say that I personally find the product to be very stiff and able to give a deep massage in the areas of my back that I use it upon.
1123424
Definitely -- it has NO give. I am unsure what it is made of (I'm sure we could find out) but it is made either of metal or a SERIOUSLY solid polymer. I don't see how anyone could break or bend it unless they were trying to catch moving vehicles with it...Okay, looked more closely when I got home & it is plastic - torqued on it a bit and you CAN make it move a bit but still don't think it will fail to give the amount of pressure needed. Its design allows max pressure with very little effort.
1123425
It is a hard plastic, and I would consider the pressure to be suitable for trigger points or areas that would benefit from soft tissue mobilization.
1123426
Oh yes I personally find it's firm enough! & I'm using a fair bit of pressure:-) When treating the correct area of the trigger point found it's unlikely your body allows you to go too deep; there is a little give in the cane but I don't have a worry of snapping it. It's made of fibreglass & plastic I believe..Hope this helps:-)
1123427
yes it is, the physical therapist introduced it me, they use it all the time
1948178
It is hard. It is used by my mother in law (86) once in a while when the muscles pain increases. It is not soft
1844706
I'm pretty confident it is. There's nothing in the padding or weights that would limit it. I would suggest you air it out afterwards of course :)
1288959
I Have RA and it works fine for me. The only con I have with this cane is that when the bottom of it gets wet it is very slippery. Besides that its a great cane !!!!
451068
Is sturdy enough for blunt, pressure point self defence. No more than a pen.
1499697
Sure. It has plenty of pressure, as long as it has brief moments for recovery.
303522
I used the Duro-Med Adjustable cane for two moths, and the cane clipped tightly into place and the rubber bottom tip was comfortableand quiet, was my personal experience.
1765816
Mine is doing great. It is the same type that I used at physical therapy. As to hardness, I'd say it is firm but not nearly so hard as some I've used. The different colors indicate hardness, pink being the softest. I can't really speak to whether it will be too hard for you. Good luck.
522015
I have formed it around my dogs collar by hand. I don't know if you form it parallel to your cane. I think it would be firm but malleable enough if you form it perpendicular. I hope this helps!
1981481
This cushion was a lifesaver for me. I fell and cracked my tailbone and could not stand the pain when I sat down until I purchased this item. It is a fairly firm foam, so should be able to relieve the pressure when you sit on it.Hope it helps you!
666288
I use my cane with this tip every day and though to just feel the tip you would say it is rigid, when you walk with it there is flexion in the feet. I have several canes and I have this tip on all of them. The feet will definitely flex enough to follow the terrain. I really recommend it.
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The tips are much like a walking cane material. A firmer rubber substance but not hard plastic.
651769
I' m not sure what you mean. It's firm but not too hard. I actually never used it because it's not good for my bad ankle. I'm thinking of selling it. It's considered to be one of the best on the market but I bought it because it was made in the USA. If you want to be more specific on your original question I can elaborate.
565686
It is rigid, but not as thick as PVC. It is thinwall plastic tube. It will be okay for a cane, but it won't hold a lot of weight. We used it to make glow in the dark batons for relay for life.
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The Thera Cane only has one curved end. Body Back Buddy has two curved ends, one side is smaller than the other and has (the curved area, I refer to it as the top of an S) one round knob on the end and one a few inches away from the first. These are for working your trigger points. The Thera Cane does not have this. The opposite end of the body back buddy is wider and two round knobs right next to each other along with the two pointer knobs used in reflexology. Another difference is the position for holding the device. The thera cane has two longer ends on the same side. The back buddy has one on each side making it easier to hold in certain positions. I definitely prefer the body back buddy. The Thera Cane only has one curved end. Body Back Buddy has two curved ends, one side is smaller than the other and has (the curved area, I refer to it as the top of an S) one round knob on the end and one a few inches away from the first. These are for working your trigger points. The Thera Cane does not have this. The opposite end of the body back buddy is wider and two round knobs right next to each other along with the two pointer knobs used in reflexology. Another difference is the position for holding the device. The thera cane has two longer ends on the same side. The back... » Read More The Thera Cane only has one curved end. Body Back Buddy has two curved ends, one side is smaller than the other and has (the curved area, I refer to it as the top of an S) one round knob on the end and one a few inches away from the first. These are for working your trigger points. The Thera Cane does not have this. The opposite end of the body back buddy is wider and two round knobs right next to each other along with the two pointer knobs used in reflexology. Another difference is the position for holding the device. The thera cane has two longer ends on the same side. The back buddy has one on each side making it easier to hold in certain positions. I definitely prefer the body back buddy. « Show Less
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Difficult to respond when I don't know where the pain was. I have found that over-using it can cause pain, but not after just a few minutes. You may be leaning into it too strongly; try leaning into it only lightly until you get a sense of the pressure that is just right for you.
220601
It is a rubber-like material, but probably synthetic. At any rate, it does compress and cushions your hand when you put your weight on the cane. It makes you feel secure--like your hand won't slip.