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    Steve at |

    Not exactly a scientific experiment. How do you know if the shirt worked a certain way because you expected it to do so? You need a blind test to accurately find out if the shirt works or if it’s just a psychological effect.

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      Tim Jones at |

      Hey Steve,

      Thanks for the comment. You are right, we don’t have the resources to run full scientific tests on all products. When the budget allows, for example, we’d love to get a wind tunnel for testing tents. But for right now, we actually get out and use the gear in the real world before we write about it. This sometimes produces vastly different results than what you’d find in laboratory testing.
      For these Opedix shirts, David actually did a “blind test” of sorts with several people, including me. He handed me the shirt without telling me what it was supposed to do. I put it on and instantly said “WOW!” I like the way they feel, believe they help my performance. I now wear them for paddling, and hiking. Can’t wait until they produce a bike shirt. The jury is still out as far as I’m concerned on the value of this shirt for Alpine skiing. I don’t honestly know if it will help reduce fatigue or make it worse by forcing you into the back seat . . . more real-world testing needed. Stay tuned for an update as we gather more information.

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      Nathan Anderson at |

      I’m a competitive swimmer. For a year, shoulder pain kept me from going any real distance and often I would be just kicking in practice. I went to several doctors and a chiropractor and they all told me to do these shoulder stretches and lay of swimming for x weeks. Then I went to another doctor, a shoulder specialist who did my brother’s shoulder surgery, and he perscribed this shirt to me. After three weeks of wearing it, I’m back in the pool for 5 or 6 hours a day with no pain.

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    Tim Egan at |

    I am impressed by your analysis of this product. Indeed I came to a similar conclusion about the Opedix claims prior to actually “test driving” the product: I thought it was a load of B.S.! Then I tried it. Voilà! I had a similar conclusion: this is a revolutionary piece of sports equipment that can improve performance, posture, and do so while eliminating fatigue and allowing greater oxygen intake!
    Bravo for speaking out about a product that more people need to hear about! It rinds me of the first time I tried Gatorade…no one believed their claims either, and look at the sports drink industry today!

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    denisejerome2000@yahoo.com at |

    I am physical therapist and have recommended these shirts to many of my patients who need the consistent feedback to correct their posture.

    Your definition of proprioception, however, is incorrect. Proprioception is your ability to sense where you are in space. The non- stretchy straps provide the extra sensory input to help you become aware of how you are holding your body.

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    James Daily at |

    Is this the AlignMed Posture Shirt?

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