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@Marcpowell83 

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Marcpowell83

Anyone tried the 'Beech band'

Hi all, has anyone tried the 'Beech band' to improve balance and walking? Ive seen lots of advertisements on it which mainly tackle symptomd of parkinson disease. But there are some small cases of people who have MS using them also. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated before I go and purchase one... TIA
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@BarryN
@BarryN
 

Best to avoid. No evidence it helps anyone with anything other than relieving them of Thier money. Best stick to proven therapies.

@Ms_Flipflopino
@Ms_Flipflopino
 

I had the actual beechband watch and compared to the app for my Apple Watch I found the app more effective for my MS with the leg spasms and foot drop was mildly better it definitely helped with my balance as in I can stand on one leg better. I ended up giving my actual beechband to my neighbour who has Parkinson’s and it’s really improved her tremors! The bonus with the app is you don’t have to charge it after 4hrs as that’s how long the battery lasts on the actual watch but with the app it does mess with your activity data! 🤓