Hand Exercising Devices
The wrist, hand, and fingers, which are controlled by muscles originating at the elbow, in the forearm, and within the hand itself, are collectively some of the most overlooked and yet important muscles in which to develop strength and coordination. The hand with its multiple joints, opposable thumb, anchored skin, and several involved muscles is extremely vital to a person’s activities of daily living and overall quality of life.
Arms, forearms, wrists, hands, and fingers that have been damaged due to trauma or rendered dysfunctional due to disease require intense and professionally guided therapy to restore as much mobility, strength, and dexterity as possible.
A variety of hand and finger exercise devices exist to help train the individuals to return to function. Occupational Therapists and physical therapists, trained in the intricacies of hand therapy, use these tools as training devices to facilitate healing and return to pre-injury strength, mobility, and coordination.
ProHealthcareProducts.com carries a range of products that can be used to perform hand exercises, from simply therapeutic putty to finger strength training devices. Our hand exercise equipment is made by brands like Cando, Theraputty, Puttycise, and other quality brands.
Hand Exercise Tool
Types of Hand Exercise Tools
Different types of exercise tools are designed to target different occupational or physical therapy needs. Some of the options we carry include:
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Finger exercisers: These are designed to train the smaller muscles in your fingers and wrists by pulling against resistance.
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Grip strength trainers: Designed for forearm strength and increased muscle tone, this tool helps improve your grip.
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Forearm strengtheners: This tool is great for working the larger muscles of the arms and hands.
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Stress balls: With variable options and lighter resistance, these balls are a good grip strengthener for those recovering from a more severe injury.
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Spring-loaded hand grips: Spring-loaded grips come in various resistance levels and are ideal for training forearm muscles and performing a variety of grip exercises.
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Finger stretchers and strengtheners: These tools are great for finger dexterity and improving motor skills, especially for those seeking to regain mobility in their hands.
Choosing the Best Hand Exercise Tool
Our hand exercise tools can address a wide variety of physical therapy needs, but it's important to understand which tool is the right one for you. If you've injured your hand and are seeking to slowly reintroduce mobility and strength, a tool with lighter resistance, such as a stress ball or finger stretcher, is best. Grip and finger strengtheners are more appropriate for those who haven't suffered a major injury and who just want to build muscle in their arms.
Overall, when choosing a therapy tool, be sure to consider where your current strength and mobility levels are, and craft wellness goals that don't push your boundaries.