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Testers Wanted! Fiix Elbow At-Home Tennis Elbow Treatment

BY Chris Nickel
Mar 12th 2021
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I’m not sure how many golfers suffer from “tennis elbow.” It’s a lot.

But what I do know is, that for those folks, the pain goes from frustrating to downright debilitating.

Our very own Tony Covey has shared his battles which included some marital conflict over lawn-mowing duties.

Fiix Elbow

Described as a tendinitis and tennis elbow recovery device, the Fiix Elbow by Stā Active replicates IASTM (instrument-assisted soft-tissue massage) treatments, but at home.

Your “elevator pitch”: IASTM is a well-established proven treatment that works by disrupting adhesions and scar tissue and increasing blood flow which promotes healthy tissue growth.

Could This Help You?

We want five to seven MyGolfSpy readers to test, review and then keep a Fiix Elbow device.

This opportunity is open only to golfers who live in the USA.

To apply, please fill out the screening survey. The information gathered will be used strictly for the purpose of selecting participants.

Selected participants will be notified in a couple of weeks.

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Chris is a self-diagnosed equipment and golf junkie with a penchant for top-shelf ice cream. When he's not coaching the local high school team, he's probably on the range or trying to keep up with his wife and seven beautiful daughters. Chris is based out of Fort Collins, CO and his neighbors believe long brown boxes are simply part of his porch decor. "Isn't it funny? The truth just sounds different."

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wayne smith

2 years ago

I have very bad golfer’s elbow in my left arm. I am 74 years old and an avid golfer. This device would be life saver and allow me to practice. Right now, I can only play 3 times a week. I am retired and would play more if I was able.
I’d love to participate as a tester.

Wally Kim

3 years ago

Hi all. It’s been 4.5 weeks since I have started using the Fiix Elbow. With daily exercises along with the device my tennis elbow has been improving. I was never able to palm and object but now I am able to do so with less pain The pain is not all gone but now it is more manageable. There is an improvement with a treatment and exercise. I look forward to continue use of the device and report more updates the following week.

Wally Kim

3 years ago

Hey MGS people I was one of the fortunate one picked to test the FIix Elbow by Sta Active. I was so excited when John contacted me through email that my device was on its way. My elbows have been acting up in January and progressed to become unbearable. I was excited to try it. I have to say I even went on YouTube to see how to use the device.

When the Fiix Elbow came I quickly unpacked it and started to charge it. I read over the instructions and it was consistent with the directions on YouTube. I fasten the devise to my arm after a small application of the emollient that came with the product. I started with five minutes first and directed. The intensity of the treatment was gauged by how tight you strap on the band. I first kept it just tight enough so it doesn’t fall of as I was not sure what to expect. But as the time passed the pain was gradually loosening up. I only had the device for a week now and there seems to be improvements. After each treatment I feel so much better and the pain is less intense. I look forward to updating my review and weeks fo by as I use it. Will write again and report on my progress. As for now so far so good

Rick Blum

3 years ago

I have struggled with golfers elbow for the past couple of years. At one point it only bothered me during the golf season but now it’ bothers me year round. I would love to try this product.

Gael

3 years ago

I am currently treated by a physiotherapist for a bilateral tennis elbow since three month: massages, weights, and now by shock waves…. Pain is persisting and moving down the forearm muscle up to the tendon, and even in my shoulder. Willing to test anything to get rid of the discomfort…

I miss, I miss, I make

3 years ago

I have seen all kinds of devices to treat elbow strain. Strain on the outside of the elbow is “tennis elbow” and the inside is “golfer’s elbow”. The treatment is the same.. Ice, anti-inflamitories, stretching and strengthen the forearm. Forward and reverse wrist curls work fine. Use enough weight for maximum effort through 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Of course you can sit on the couch and eat potato chips and the pain will go away but until you strengthen the affected area you can expect a return of the symptoms.

Michael Irwin

3 years ago

Would like to try. But live in Canada and it is not an option on the screening survey.

Sarah Sherrard

3 years ago

I have been playing golf for 13 years of my life. I have a combination of tennis elbow/golfers elbow/tendonitis. I have been doing everything I can to get rid of it (ice, heat, physical therapy). If I don’t get this fixed within the next few months before I go off to college (because I am commutes to play in college!!), then I may need to get surgery which would put me out for a while. I filled out the survey, and I would love to try this new product!

Sarah Sherrard

3 years ago

*committed

Gary Swain

3 years ago

I would love to try this product. I am a 68 years old golfer, who carries a 3 handicap and suffers from tennis elbow, shoulder problems, and also have knee problems (ACL replacement with 3 knee surgeries). I work as a starter for the golf course and play 4 times a week and have played golf for 43 years. Love the game.

Don

3 years ago

I have played golf for over 60 years and have left elbow issues. My grandson has little league elow. I would like to try this machine on his elbow.

Thanks
Don

Fred Grafton

3 years ago

Had to give up golf for 3 months due to tendinitis in left arm as diagnosed by my GP. Now back (2/21) to playing but arm hurts when round is complete. Two months of PT, ouch. Even tried CBD but no real improvement. Hope this would help.

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

Fred – give the Fiix Elbow a try. You can keep playing golf during the therapy and it will reduce your pain – or your $$ back.

Risky Plan

3 years ago

I got tennis and golfers elbow in my left arm from golfing in 2005 and it took many, many months to go away and was extremely painful..

In February 2020, I developed tennis elbow in my right arm from working out. I began wearing compression straps and the pain didn’t diminish until November.

It’s still painful and when I put pressure on the tendons with my fingers, it’s very painful, but the physical therapy for the injury is to keep breaking up the tissue so that it heals back strong.

I saw this device reviewed somewhere when it wasn’t yet available as I was looking for something to help resolve my injury and it sure looks like it would break up the weak scar tissue.

W.B. Neal

3 years ago

Do they make one for knees also?

Jon

3 years ago

I’d buy one for knees

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

W.B. Neal – sorry but at this time just elbows!

tscdave

3 years ago

I had it on my left arm, then my right. Right now its numbness while sleeping and I have to massage it with pretty high pain. Mostly golf, but it started with pitching mulch!

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

TSCDAVE – we see a lot of people that get tennis elbow in both arms. The good thing is the Fiix Elbow doesn’t care which on your strap it on and it will do the massaging for you. Good luck!

George

3 years ago

Hell yes it works!! I bought one of these early on with no regrets. Follow the guidance and in no time (8 weeks) you’ll be back better than new. It is a bit pricey but it is definitely worth every penny to be rid of the pain.

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

Thanks for the report George!

Bob

3 years ago

Had tennis elbow years ago and it was so bad that golf ended early that year. After lots of treatments it finally helped along with a band to wear if it starts up. I would love to test this new device.

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

Bob – if you still have tennis elbow – put your name in the hat! The feel is good pain and it is even better when you can get back on the course – or never have to leave it!

Larry Groah

3 years ago

I’ve battled tendonitis for years in my left elbow and have been treated with cortisone injections but it does reappear way too often. Maybe this device would be a better cure than those injections. Thanks for concerning me for the testing.

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

Larry – you are right, most people find cortisone shots only temporarily relieve their pain. The Fiix Elbow is the only device that solves the problem by breaking up the painful scar tissue.

Joe Domill

3 years ago

sounds like this would help me. thanks for the chance to try this.

Greg jones

3 years ago

Had my tendon pop on left arm and had to get a screw put in it. Now i have tendonitis in right arm

Gary Falconer

3 years ago

I have tendinitis in my right elbow

Dan Koich

3 years ago

I wear 2 neoprene compression bands when I play golf to hopefully prevent reoccurrences. I need therapy at the hospital 2 years ago for it and used a machine that appears to be similar. It helped me. Now I have it again in my right elbow. Sign me up. I’ll test this.

Zack Pang

3 years ago

This would be awesome! I was looking at this device at helping me with my tennis elbow in both elbows. I would love to be able to test it out!

GEORGE SKINNER

3 years ago

I WEAR A BAND WHEN I PLAY GOLF TO PREVENT THE TENDON SNAPPING OVER WHEN I ROTATE IN PRONATION.

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

George – the arm bands are good at reducing some pain during activity but don’t address the core issue – micro tears in the tendon. If the pain persists you might need some therapy – which the Fiix Elbow can do. Best of luck.

Larry Porter

3 years ago

Need it

David shupp

3 years ago

Had surgery on right elbow and tendinitis in right elbow

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

David – give this a try before your next surgery!

John Sahhar

3 years ago

Thank you for the offer. I would not be good tester as I do not have tennis elbow. Best to you all.

Al

3 years ago

Well, I just completed the survey. I can barely touch that protruding bone on the inner right elbow. I’m guessing that’s what they mean by golfer’s elbow…..

Scott S

3 years ago

It is ironic, or serendipitous, that this popped up in my email this morning. I had had a bout of ‘golfer’s elbow’ once a few years ago and dealt with it with rest, ice and anti-inflammatories. All of the sudden, about two weeks back it popped back up and I have been a little frustrated that as our weather improves I have to deal with it again. Perfect timing!

Scott Newell

3 years ago

Thanks for offering these! My left elbow has been horrible.

Jim W

3 years ago

FWIW – So when MGS (Tony C) published a story about this piece of equipment last year, because I was having fairly significant tennis elbow pain, I signed up and received a device in early Dec. it was not inexpensive – about the cost of a fairway wood or hybrid. I had pain in both arms. Did the treatment regime AND the exercises -you gotta do both. Takes at most 30 minutes out of the day 3 days a week. If it’s 1 arm it’s only about 15 minutes At the end, my tennis elbow was much better – but not completely gone away. I would say it’s 90-95% better. I can grip and swing a club without pain just in time for spring. So for this hacker, it has been worth it.

Mike

3 years ago

Just get a cortisone shot. Save time.

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

Mike – unfortunately a cortisone shot doesn’t heal the scar tissue in the tendon – it just numbs the pain, for a few weeks.

Bruce Moessen

3 years ago

I’ve had tennis elbow In both knees for years. Is this device big enough to go on a leg over the knee?

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

Bruce – We haven’t tried that one yet and I don’t think it would fit. Sorry about that and good luck!

Bruce Mahon

3 years ago

Suffering from Tennis Elbow since end of season in the Fall. here at the start of Spring I still have the problem. Both of my elbows are a problem and I would love to find a solution.

Jeffrey Ruscoe

3 years ago

I’m in if it’s still open.

Nick Palazzetti

3 years ago

I have suffered with tennis elbow which, at times, has affected my ability to play golf. This device may be an answer.

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

Nick – Give the Fiix Elbow a try so you can golf the whole season – you can golf during the 8 week therapy. No risk, if it doesn’t work after 90 days send it back.

Jerry Neff

3 years ago

You’d think at the age of 70 I might have elbow issues, but, I don’t. Thus, I would not be a candidate for your tester position. Best wishes to you as I know many people do suffer from elbow problems.

Elson Correa

3 years ago

Awesome.

Trent Kaup

3 years ago

I have tennis and golfers elbow in my right arm. I have had it for about 1 1/2 years . I would love to try this to get rid of it

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

Trent – Give the Fiix Elbow a try for your tennis elbow (it isn’t approved for golfers elbow yet – we are still testing it). No risk, if it doesn’t work after 90 days send it back.

Marcus Iezzi

3 years ago

Tim, would love to test! I signed up the day this was posted. I’ve been suffering for almost a year now. My right elbow started last April and left began in December. Please help. Surgery is the next step.

Ronan

3 years ago

I’m a long tennis time elbow pain sufferer who has gone through all the avenues of trying to get better.
Surgery is my next option per my surgeon. I don’t want that.
I’m hoping I’m qualified enough to be selected to try this product.
The only reason I haven’t used it is the pandemic but a damper on my income in regards to purchasing it.
The survey has been completed.
Thank you for the possible opportunity..

Chris Whipple

3 years ago

Just finished survey! Hope I get selected as my golfers elbow is such a pain to deal with.

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

Chris – this device is not approved for golfers elbow. Is your injury on the inside or outside of your elbow? Outside is tennis elbow. Inside is golfer’s elbow.

Tim Frigon

3 years ago

Just filled out the survey. As a “two for one”, both my wife and I currently have some tendonitis (she’s worse off than I am). We’d both give it a try and let you know how it works for both of us.

Lou

3 years ago

Hi Guys, I suffer from tennis (golf elbow). I would love to test this product.

Robert Curran

3 years ago

My doctor wants to do surgery, I don’t want the knife. Please sign me up!

Tim from Fiix Elbow / Stā Active

3 years ago

Robert – did you take the survey? You need to to be considered. Best of luck!

Bart Wyss

3 years ago

Would love to test have yet ti find anything to help my tennis elbow

Sage

3 years ago

Developed this golf’s elbow in my left since Nov. Tried all kinds of home remedies and have had very little effect. Would love to try this out! Thanks!

CHUCK MATHIS

3 years ago

sign me up!

Wally Kim

3 years ago

I have pain on both elbows from years of pounding ball on the mat. I currently put KT tape on them and a bioflo magnetic bracelet trying get some relief. Hope I become one of the testers.

Bret

3 years ago

Survey completed. I have been suffering from this for 3+ years. I have tried just about everything to relieve pain, and am willing to do what it takes moving forward as well. Thank you for the opportunity.

Steve Whitaker

3 years ago

Would love to test this!

Joe

3 years ago

My doc told me to rub an crem called Valtoran on both my elbows that are really hurting. It’s not working. Hoping to test this alternative.
Age 66, 7.7 Index

Joseph kalinowski

3 years ago

I have had right elbow surgery for inpingment and my left is doing the same would be glad to test

Scott Radio

3 years ago

I’ve had elbow issues since I broke my right one twice in high school. Anything that might take the overall discomfort and pain away would be wonderful.

Mike Vogel

3 years ago

Chronic elbow pain from golf. Have used balms and wraps, but nothing has helped.

Willard Benner

3 years ago

I would love to be a tester.

Mike

3 years ago

Hey guys, just completed the survey. Actually both my elbows have issues with this, so really hope I’m selected. Thanks!

John Zemlin

3 years ago

I have both golfers and tennis elbow and would like to be a tester. Long time condition for a long time golfer.

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