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General Purpose Gripping Aid (Model Ah1)
The General Purpose Gripping Aid, model AH1, is a grasping aid for the hand designed for use by individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. This device features an adjustable padded wrist strap that extends over the back of the hand. Another strap that extends from the top of the hand over the palm to the inside of the wrist can be tightened to help the user to form a fist to grasp a variety of items. The General Purpose Gripping Aid is made of heavy-duty fabric with padding, a
Outdoor Gripping Aid (Model Ah2)
The Outdoor Gripping Aid, model AH2, is a gripping aid for the hand designed for use by individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. This device features an adjustable wrist strap that extends over the back of the hand. Another strap that extends from the top of the hand over the palm to the inside of the wrist can be tightened to help the user to form a fist to grasp a variety of items. The Outdoor Gripping Aid is made of heavy-duty fabric, and it is designed to be placed over a
Looped Exercise Aids (Model Ah3)
The Looped Exercise Aids, model AH3, are grasping aids for the hand and exercise cuffs designed for use by individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. This device is made of fabric loops attached to adjustable padded wrist straps. This device is intended to assist users to grip exercise equipment. When exercise is performed, the loops are slipped over the handles to grip items such as rowing oars, indoor rowing machines and other types of gym and fitness equipment. SIZES: One siz
Active Hands Gripping Aid
The Active Hands Gripping Aid is designed for use by individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. The device works by tightening the strap in the upper section, which gently pulls the hand into a fist shape, adjusting to hold items in the palm. The wrist strap is also adjustable and the aid is padded to reduce chafing.
Limb Difference Aid
The Limb Difference Aid is designed for users who have a limb difference affecting their hands or fingers. This may include those with dysmelia (conditions from birth), or those who have sustained a limb difference through amputation, injury or illness later in life. The gripping aid is designed for those who have some or all of their fingers, or parts of their hand, missing. The Limb Difference aid has a double-strap system, once the wrist section is done up the user can adjust the straps as ne
General Purpose Mini aid
The General Purpose Mini aid is designed for kids under 5 years old with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. Active Hands Mini aids are an essential extra for an adaptive tricycle, helping the user hold onto the handlebars tightly and securely. The device comes in pink or blue. Mini aids fasten on the back of the wrist, making the job of fastening much easier for parents. Available in three sizes including. A small can usually comfortably fit children aged five to ten.
D-Ring aids
The D-Ring aid is designed for use by individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. The ring aids are ideal for use in the gym. They allow attachment directly to the karabiner on gym equipment such as cable and pulley machines. This gives the benefit of a greater range of movement as well as pulling directly from the wrist. These aids are beneficial for both those with weak hand function and those with limb differences.
Winter Sports gripping aid
The Winter Sports gripping aid is designed for use by individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. The winter sport aids are designed for general purpose aid for use with thick gloves. The principle is the same as for the General Purpose aid – the hand is gently pulled into a fist position around the object the user wants to hold – but without the neoprene padding there’s room underneath for winter gloves.
Heavy Use Gripping Wrap
The Heavy Use Gripping Wrap is designed for use by individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. The grasping device is designed to help the user with their grip and provide comfort when holding some objects. Additionally, the device consists of 15 centimeters square of neoprene, two Velcro straps and two loops to enable easy fastening. The aids are built to endure years of regular use, even for strenuous activities. All aids are machine washable.
Thumb Protector
The Thumb Protector is designed for use by individuals with gripping and upper extremity disabilities. The device assist the user while they lift weights, it protects their thumb from being pressed against the end of the weight. The thumb protector has slits around the centre to cater for a range of weight diameters or they can be cut to size if required.
Socks with loops
The Socks with loops are designed for use by individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. These socks have a ribbon loop sewn on either side of the top of the sock, allowing the user to put his or her socks on independently. Simply slide a finger through each loop and pull socks on with no issues. The socks are available in a standard black thin cotton sock or in a thick winter sock with a tag rating of 2.45 – for those with reduced blood circulation.
Anti-slip Strips
The Anti-slip Strips is designed for use by individuals with mobility or upper extremity disabilities. This strip of anti-slip silicon can be wrapped around objects, making them safer to hold. The anti-strip can be strip around a pan, cup handle, toothbrushes, pen and more for a better grip. Additionally, the strip ‘sticks’ to itself and is not adhesive so it can be removed whenever required.
Children’s Cutlery Grips
The Children’s Cutlery Grips is designed for use by individuals with grasping or upper extremity disabilities or arthritis. The cutlery grips are designed to fit a wide variety of dining utensils, and a lot of other household items, such as pencils, pens, toothbrushes and more. These smaller cutlery grips are great to use with mini gripping aids. The cutlery grips are fully washable and long lasting, perfect for use in domestic, care and clinical environments to help develop an independent lifes
Automatic Bottle Opener
The Automatic Bottle Opener is designed for use by individuals with arthritis or fine motor, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities or weakness. This automatic bottle opener makes opening beer, cider or soda bottles easy. Simply push down and the cap pops off. The cap is then collected by the magnet on the side of the bottle opener. Additionally, the bottle opener can be used one-handed and there is no need to twist or grip. It is made of stainless steel.
5-in-1 Opener
The 5-in-1 Opener is designed for use by individuals with arthritis or fine motor, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities or weakness. The device is designed to open jars, bottles and cans with ease. Soft-grip strips down the side ensure a comfortable and secure hold.
Reacher/Grabber
The Reacher/Grabber is designed for people with fine motors, upper extremity, and grasping disabilities. The reacher is simply operated by a flex of the wrist so no need for finger function or an ability to give a firm squeeze. The device is adjustable to your measurements (no “one-size fits no-one”) and is available in left or right hand variations.
ScrubRite
The ScrubRite is a sponge designed for use by individuals with reduced reaching capabilities, including individuals with upper extremity and mobility disabilities. The scrub is intended to works by simply sliding them to your hand or fingers without any effort and making cleaning with easy.
Kitchen Pack
The Kitchen Pack is designed for use by individuals with arthritis, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities or weakness. The pack is designed to be used independently by those with reduced hand function.
Nimble
The Nimble is designed for use by individuals with arthritis, upper extremity, or grasping disabilities. The Nimble is a one-finger package opener designed to open boxes and plastic package goods. The device is designed with a special blade that cuts through plastic and paper with ease. This device is lightweight, portable and can fit in a regular standard bag.
Strong Arm fishing aid
The Strong Arm fishing aid is a fishing rod holder designed to enable one-handed fishing for people with upper extremity disabilities. The fishing aid is a versatile, hands-free fishing rod holder that gives the user total rod control, without the need for grip. The cuff fits securely around the wrist and arm, providing support and eliminating wrist fatigue. Simply slide the fishing rod into the cuff and be ready to fish with ease.
SpillNot
The SpillNot is a cup holder designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and severe physical disabilities. The device can be used for carrying mugs, glasses and small bowls. The non-slip coaster (included) can be removed and used to protect furniture; it also works as a jar opener. The SpillNot is made of a curved plastic body with a non-slip platform for cups or glasses, and a fabric handle.
Muggi
The Muggi is a cup holder designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and severe physical disabilities. The device is designed to be a handy carrier for hot and cold drinks. The user can carry up to four mugs in the holder, or maybe two mugs and some cake or biscuits. The Muggi is lightweight but tough. It has rubber non-slip feet and is dishwasher and microwave safe.
Push Gloves/Quad cuffs
The Push Gloves/Quad cuffs are leather wheelchair push gloves designed to protect the hand from callouses and cuts. The cuffs are designed to assist the user to get where they are going efficiently and safely. The push gloves are made from soft but durable leather with a thick flexible textured palm material. The gloves also open fully along the back to allow the user to put them on easily, simply locate the thumb in the right place and close the velcro. This is an improvement over other designs
Swimming Hand Paddles
The Swimming Hand Paddles is designed for users who struggle to form a cup/paddle shape with their hands while they swim due to lack of finger strength or fine motor disabilities. The device has rubber tube attachments that are adjusted to the fit of the user’s hand. This product can also be used as a hand splint to gently straighten fingers of those who have clawed up hands.
Zip Grips
The Zip Grips is a zipper pull designed to help individuals with one hand or limited range of motion to pull up a zipper. The Zip Grip is a plastic ring that attaches to any zip. The user can put their finger in the ring and easily pull open and close the zip. Additionally, the zips come in a pack of 6 and are machine washable.
Plug Tugs
The Plug Tugs is a plastic strip that pulls the plug out designed to help individuals with one hand or limited range of motion disabilities. The device is plastic strips that wrap around the plug and creating a flexible handle allowing the user to pull the plug out the outlet without any difficulties. They come in a pack of 10 plug tugs. The pack also contains labels, colored dots and a pen so that the user can identify which plug is which.
Magnetic Phone Cable
The Magnetic Phone Cable is designed for use by individuals with arthritis, fine motor or hand function disabilities. This magnetic charger makes plugging and charging a lot easier without the need of much strength. Additionally, the device is small, portable, and is available for Android and iPhones.
Sixth Digit
The Sixth Digit is a stylus for tablet, computers and mobile devices with touch screen. It is designed for use by individuals with fine motor or neurological disabilities. The device works by placing it on the pinky finger and can be used with many touch screen devices. Additionally, the stylus comes with replaceable tips that can be used for different devices.
Ungrip
The Ungrip is a fabric loop that attaches to the back of a mobile device. It is designed for use by individuals with fine motor or neurological disabilities. The device allows the user to safely hold his phone while conversing or texting without the risk of dropping it.
Card Holder
The Card Holder is designed for use by individuals with poor grip, fine motor and mobility disabilities to help them hold playing cards. The device consists of two plastic discs held together by a spring. Once sorted, the card holder will then grip the cards throughout the game, in suit, run or color. Device holds up to 14 cards and playing cards not included.
Table Top Scissors – Adult
The Table Top Scissors – Adult is designed for use by individuals with arthritis, fine motor or grasping disabilities. The scissors can be used either by maintaining the paper in a fixed position and “scooting” the scissors along with each cutting action; or by keeping the scissors stable (an anti-slip mat can help with this) and moving the paper towards the scissors.
Jar Opener
The Jar Opener is a jar opener designed for use by individuals with arthritis or upper extremity disabilities. The device is made of silicone rubber which makes opening jars much easier, allowing the user to attain a good, comfortable grip without applying too much pressure, therefore causing far less discomfort to joints. Additionally, the rubber jar opener is nontoxic due to its silicone rubber construction, which means it can be used in kitchens and clinical areas.
Anti-Slip Coaster
The Anti-Slip Coaster is a non-slip coaster and non-slip pad designed for use by individuals with fine motor, upper extremity or neurological disabilities. The circular coaster will adhere to a surface with no trouble, but can also be removed easily with no residue left behind. Its construction allows this due to the natural properties of silicone.
S’up Spoon
The S’up Spoon is a spoon designed for use by individuals with limited grasping ability or arthritis of the hand or fingers. The spoon has a cavity in the handle that acts as a holding point for food, designed to reduce spillage even with vigorous or shaky movements. The spoon enables those with shaky hands to eat a wider variety of food, including loose and liquid based food such as soup, rice or ice-cream.
All-purpose Knife
The All-purpose Knife is designed for use by individuals with arthritis of the hand or grasping disabilities. This device gives those with hand function weakness a better grip and eases strain on the wrist. The thick handle has a brightly color, non-slip, soft-feel section that gives users a better grip. Additionally, the knife can be used with the General Purpose gripping aid to give the user independence in the kitchen.
Push Whisk
The Push Whisk is a whisk designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This push whisk is good for those with hand function weakness as there is no need to grasp the handle. The whisk is activated by pushing down on the top of the handle. The base of the whisk then rotates allowing you to whisk eggs, froth milk, mix milkshakes and more.
Trowel
The Trowel is an ergonomic garden hand tool designed for people who have difficulty holding standard gardening hand tools, or who experience increased wrist pain, to help prevent wrist strain and pain. This high quality, stainless steel trowel has a specially angled handle making it supremely comfortable to use. The trowel keeps the users hand and wrist at a natural angle and eliminates the strains and blister that can be caused by conventional style garden tools.