Wii, Text, Tweet and Type in Style with Wellgate for Women

Wellgate for Women provides wrist support specifically for women, taking the
stress out of any repetitive wrist activity, whether typing, texting, tweeting,
knitting or video games
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(Business Wire)--
Video games get more athletic every year, but with the rise of high impact video
game machines like the Nintendo Wii comes the higher risk of repetitive motion
injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. Women are much more likely to suffer wrist
injuries than men, and Wellgate for Women offers wrist braces that are designed
specifically for the female form.

"Even though women are three times more likely than men to suffer from carpal
tunnel syndrome, many braces and wrist supports are designed with men`s bodies
in mind," said April Elsinger, Brand Manager for Wellgate for Women. "Video
games aren`t just for children anymore, and women may spend all day typing,
texting, and tweeting at work only to go home and put more strain on their
wrists by gaming."

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that includes symptoms such as numbness,
pain, tingling, swelling and loss of strength in the wrist and hand. When too
much pressure is placed on the median nerve as a result of overuse by tendons,
the carpal tunnel swells and creates problems. Research suggests that women are
more susceptible to "crowding" in the carpal tunnel because their wrists are 10
percent narrower than men`s wrists.

"The modern age is all about the wrist," said Megan Barclay, a New York City
Physical Therapist. "Nearly every piece of electronic equipment we use these
days puts pressure and strain on the wrist tendons."

Wellgate for Women creates supports and braces that are specifically designed
with women`s anatomy in mind. Using soothing memory foam and female proportions,
Wellgate`s Perfectfit Wrist Support takes advantage of super-soft fabric to
provide intensive comfort day or night for women who are suffering from weak,
sore, aching or injured wrists.

"Wellgate for Women`s wrist supports ensure that you are supporting your wrists
while still having fun," said Barclay. "Serious gamers take care of themselves
like any other athlete to keep their wrists strong and safe, so they can keep
gaming long into the future."

Visit http://www.wellgateproducts.com to learn more about Wellgate products.
Wellgate products are available at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Shopko, Publix and other
stores nationwide.

For Wellgate
Suzy Ginsburg, 713-721-4774
suzy@gcomworks.com

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