Hand and Finger Assists

There are a variety of assistive devices that do not fit under the typical categories of activities of daily living, often referred to as “gadgets”, that also help an individual to perform some basic activities or movements routinely performed during the course of a day. Many of these unique devices help with achieving a greater mechanical advantage or leverage in performing a task. And most of the devices are designed to facilitate the hand and fingers in performing fine movements normally performed by normal healthy fingers such as gripping, pinching, squeezing, or turning.

• Bottle and jar openers
• Door openers
• Key holders
• Light switches
• Squeezers

There are a number of disorders and diseases of the hand and fingers for which hand and finger assists provide the leverage, grip, pinch and capability to perform the simple daily tasks.

• Musculoskeletal diseases: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, tendinitis
• Musculoskeletal disorders: trigger finger, boutonniere deformity, Dupuytren contracture

ProHealthcareProducts.com carries a variety of hand and finger assists to help patients and individuals regain some independence and functional capability in using their hands and fingers – small and simple tasks that sometimes need a little help.