Hand Helper Product: Recommendation Chart



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PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION CHART

Recommended Product	Condition	Symptom(s)	Location	Primary Benefit
Ultimate Hand Helper	Arthritis (OA)	Stiffness	Finger Joints & hands	ROM, Flex,
		Reduced range of motion	Fingers & hands	ROM, Flex, Strgth
		Weakened muscles	Forearm	Strgth, ROM
	Repetitive Stress Injury	Painful wrist	Wrist, Forearm	Gentle, ROM
Soft Touch Kit	Recovery from CTS surgery	Tender spots	Hand, Forearm	Gentle
	Post surgery	Painful hand	Hand, wrist	Gross Grasp
	Arthritis (OA)	Joint Pain	Finger Joints	Knuckle Joint Flexion
Thumb Helper	CMC Joint Arthritis	Weak thumb	Thumb	Strgth
	Repetitive Stress Injury	Painful wrist	Wrist, Forearm	Strgth
Finger Helper		Weak fingers	Fingers	Strgth, ROM, Flex
Iso Hand Helper	Post surgery	Weak Hand, forearm	Hand, forearm	ROM, Strgth, Gentle
	Repetitive Stress Injury	Weakened muscles	Hand, forearm	ROM, Strgth, Flex

ROM= maintain or increase range of motion

Gentle= gently exercise to lubricate carpal tunnel

Flex= increased flexibility

Strgth= strengthening

The Hand Helper line of products are intended to assist in keeping hands active. Users are encouraged to take care when starting an exercise program; likewise, users should use common sense when using the exercisers.

1. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional, seek their advice regarding frequency, intensity and specific exercises that may be of benefit.

2. If pain, skin irritation, or swelling, numbness, or tingling occurs while exercising, discontinue use of the exerciser and notify your therapist or physician promptly.

3. Position elastic bands securely around outside pegs.

4. Do not exceed 60 lb. (27 kg) of total resistance when using the Hand Helper (see Measuring Elastic Band Force for individual band forces).

5. The Hand Helper elastic bands can break with repetitive use. To avoid potential injury, do not hold exerciser near the face while exercising. Replace bands periodically.

6. The Ultimate Hand Helper exerciser is not recommended for use by small children.

Warm-up exercises are suggested before using the products. Users should not exercise with the Ultimate Hand Helper or other products when experiencing swelling or inflammation. For more information on exercise related to arthritis, visit the Arthritis Foundation. For exercises recommended for people experiencing CTS symptoms, visit OrthoSeek.

For those of you with rheumatoid arthritis talk to your doctor about the benefits of exercise during a general flare. In some cases, gentle full range of motion exercise can be beneficial.

People with arthritis will find the Ultimate Hand Helper a great device for addressing diminished flexibility and increased stiffness. The Ultimate Hand Helper will help you maintain normal joint movement and relieve stress while also maintaining and increasing flexibility.

©2006 MedDev Corporation. Ultimate Hand Helper, Thumb Helper and Soft Touch are registered trademarks of MedDev Corporation. Patent Nos. 6007,460. 429,782. 358,859. , and 5,611,755. Specifications are subject to change without notification.