Hand Therapy Devices

The human hand has multiple anatomical features that enhance the ability to grasp objects, such as tools, and perform a myriad of tasks unique to humans. In addition, the hand and fingers of the hand are the terminal parts of the upper extremity, a series of bones and joints configured to work together in performing small and delicate movements to large and powerful functions. 

The joints of the fingers consist of hinge joints that allow movement in only one plane of motion and thus lend to stability, but the joint between the fingers and metacarpals is condyloidal which allows movement in two planes of motion allowing for more mobility. An opposable thumb enables a person to grasp to most objects in a very functional way. The wrist joint is also condyloidal, but the radioulnar joints that allow for supination and pronation of the forearm combine for very functional and efficient movement patterns possessing of both stability and mobility. The elbow joint is a hinge joint and provides for force while allowing movement in only one plane of motion. However, the shoulder joint at the superior of the upper extremity is a ball and socket joint providing for maximum range of motion in all planes of motion. The combination of these strategically arranged joints literally allows we humans to place our hand and fingers in nearly every possible position around us. It truly is an engineering marvel and such an important element of human functionality.

Occupational therapists and physical therapists deliver hand therapy interventions helping individuals who have lost a portion of their mobility, strength, and dexterity of hand and finger movements caused by injury or disease. Hand therapy is a highly specialized field that requires the use of highly specialized equipment to help medical professionals perform activities such as detecting tactile sensitivity, evaluate hand and wrist strength, determine range of motion in fingers and wrist, and many other diagnostic and rehabilitative functions.

The Tools of Hand Therapy

• Strength and ROM Testing Devices
• Sensory Testing
• Dexterity Tests
• Pegboard Tests
• Finger Exerciser
• Hand Exercisers
• Therapeutic Putty

ProHealthcareProducts.com sells a full range of products made specifically for hand therapy environments, including sensory/tactile evaluation devices, grip strength testers, resistance devices, and coordination evaluators.

ProHealthcareProducts.com sells a full range of products made specifically for hand therapy environments, including two-point discriminators, tactile monofilaments, pinch gauges, therapeutic putty, hand grip dynamometers, and many others. We feature products made by top evaluation companies like Baseline Evaluation, Accumar, WEST-D, and much more.

We hope you find what you're looking for to fulfill your particular medical needs. Please contact us if you need help. We're always glad to use our expertise to improve the ability of our customers to get their work done.