For many individuals with limited hand strength, arthritis, or other mobility challenges, everyday tasks like opening jars, turning knobs, or gripping tools can be frustrating — or even painful. The Leverage Booster is a simple assistive device designed to make gripping and turning easier. By increasing leverage, the tool reduces the amount of force required […]
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Get a Grip on Independence with OmniCuff
Limited hand function is a common obstacle for people recovering from a stroke or living with arthritis, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, a spinal cord injury, etc. Imagine a single device that allows these individuals to independently do everything from holding a fork during breakfast to brushing their teeth before bedtime. With a basemount for holding […]
iReliev Wireless Hand and Wrist Massager
iReliev is a company that believes that “everyone deserves to get relaxation, relief, and comfort.” The company offers several FDA-cleared, consumer-friendly electrotherapy devices to meet various needs, one being the Wireless Hand and Wrist Massager. The iReliev Wireless Hand and Wrist Massager makes it easy to relax after a long day. This massager features a […]
Lunix LX3 Cordless Hand Massager
Winter can be a very tough season for many, but especially for someone with arthritis, as the frigid temperatures tend to make the pain worse. If you’re looking for a device to help with the pain or discomfort in your hands, check out the Lunix LX3 Cordless Hand Massager! While other hand massagers can hurt […]
Vive Foam Grip Tubing
Vive Health is an “affordable medical equipment store, providing products that you’d be proud to use yourself, or give to your loved ones or patients.” One of their available products is the Vive Foam Grip Tubing. If you or a loved one have poor hand dexterity/grip, this tubing may be helpful! The Vive Foam Grip […]
7 Assistive Kitchen Cutting Devices
“For many individuals, time in the kitchen is special. It gives them a chance to be creative and have a result that is as delicious as it is beautiful.” Low vision and poor dexterity often make prepping and cooking foods extremely challenging. Fortunately, there are so many kitchen advancements that allow individuals to continue to […]