Fun with the functionalhand®
Adaptive equipment that is functional and flexible!
Securely holds objects of varied shapes and sizes in both the vertical and horizontal orientation.
A universal cuff that assists the grasp of persons of all ages with hand disabilities or impairments.
Assistive technology, invented by an occupational and physical therapist, to assist grasp when hand weakness or impairment interferes with function.
A functional grip assist. One tool to complete multiple everyday tasks. Supports a wide range of ages and disabilities. Holds items in the horizontal or in the vertical orientation.
Fun
Paint: Use with paintbrush, Color Wonder paint or water books.
Write: Use with a marker, crayon, pencil or pen of any size or shape.
Access: the iPad, tablet, phone or other electronic device.
Craft: Holds a glue stick or stampers.
Play Games: Holds Velcro connector in place to play games such as cards, roll the dice, tic tac toe, dot game.
Functional
Place the following items into the functionalhand® to increase independence.
- pen, pencil, crayon, marker
- stylus
- straw
- cup
- cell phone
- bingo marker
- toothbrush
- water bottle
- gardening tools
- spoon
Flexible
Assists: Constraint induced movement therapy supporting the extremity in good biomechanical alignment and encouraging optimal movement patterns. Regardless of grasp abilities, it supports active use during a varity of fun tasks.
Promotes: Bimanual therapy assist allowing the individual to sustain hold of an object in one hand while successfully manipulating with the opposing extremity.
Prevents: Deterioration of function supporting hand biomechanics that are challenged or failing due to arthritis, disuse or a degenerative disease.
Allows: Movement specific activities. The individual holds an object using the functional hand while isolated movements can be addressed including: Shoulder strengthening, elbow extension, supination and wrist extension.
