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Assistive Devices

Dressing

1-grip Handle Button Hook/ Zipper Pull Combo

2- button hook/zipper pull combo

Used to make butting clothes easy .

It used to zip the zipper by

Using the hook.

for weak grasp patient.

3- Quad Button Hook/Zipper Pull Combo

Curved cuff fits around the hand

This lightweight tool can be used to fasten zips and buttons. It consists of a metal cuff handle with a C shaped wire buttoning tool and a hook for pulling zip tabs.

The hooks are made of bendable stainless steel wire.

The plastic covered cuff fits around the user's palm and can be bent for a custom fit.

4- Zip Grip

The Zip Grip is ideal for persons who have difficulty grasping and pulling small zipper tabs.

5- Clear Zipper Pull

Pull clips to zipper tabs to make grasping easier .

Clear nylon is not easily seen

Can be removed and palced in pocket

6- Cuff And Collar Extender

Eliminate buttoning of cuffs and collars.

Ideal for cleints with arthritis, hand injuries or decreased dixtrety.

7- Shoe Remover

Remove shoes effortlessly with the Shoe Remover.

Ideal for people who have difficulty bending over.

This product should not be used by persons who have a total hip replacement.

8- Sock Aid

 sock aid is perfect for people who have difficulty bending at the waist.

Features a flexible sock trough, nylon lining that lets the foot slide through the trough easily, and a terry cloth outer covering that keeps the sock securely on the sock aid.

9- Coilers

It may be tightened or loosened but never need tying.

Used for persons with poor grasp, unable to bend .

10- Ortho Lace

11-elastic Shoe Lace

These shoelaces allow enough stretch so that shoes can be slipped on or off without untying.

Ideal for people with limited back mobility ,decreased hip flexion or limited hand dextrity.

12- Economy Lace Locks

Ideal for people who have the use of only one hand

13- Shoe Buttons

For laces that won’t stay tied.

14- Shoehorn

The long, curved handle on this shoehorn offers a comfortable hold for fingers and may be used to pull up socks. Eliminates the need to bend over when putting on shoes.

rubber-like handle adapts to any grip.

15-long Handle Shoehorn And Dressing Aid

 Ideal for people whose reach, dexterity or ability to bend is limited.

Use the hook end to help put on pants, sweaters, socks and other articles of clothing, or to reach clothes hangers on high closet rods.

16- Dressing Stick

Putting on all types of clothing. This lightweight device eliminates the need for bending, making it ideal for anyone recovering from hip surgery.

The Dressing Stick also is helpful for people with arthritis or limited reach.

The 5/8" (16mm) diameter dowel provides easy gripping.

One end of the shaft has a 'C' hook and the other

 end has a push-pull hook.

Hooks are plastic coated to prevent snags in clothing.

17-reachers

Reaches have round rubber cups that grasp items with a powerful, steady hold.

Constructed of lightweight aluminum with a spring steel mechanism for heavy-duty use. The handle is comfortable to hold and has an easy-to-operate trigger.

House Hold

1- Keys Turner 111

This helpful device is ideal for persons with arthritis or a weak grip. The curved, heavy-duty plastic handle provides extra leverage for easy turning.

2-portable Door Knob Turner

Increase leverage to help turn door knobs with the Portable

Door Knob Turner.

The hook design is especially useful for people with arthritis

 or limited grasping ability.

Rubber-lined interior surface prevents slipping.

3- Door Knob Turner

Door Knob Turners to convert standard door knobs to lever door

 knobs. Just push the handle down to open doors.

Ideal for people with arthritis or

 weak hands.

Any type of cord can be looped through the handle slot for ease of use.

4- “T” Turning Handle

This unique tool fits over knobs, keys, faucets and other irregularly shaped handles.

The 3-1/2" (8.9cm) long, easy-to-grasp "T"-shaped handle provides leverage and a secure grip.

The steel prongs are embedded in a durable plastic base

5- Thermo Pellets

Can be used for any adaptation

Used to build up handels and to fabricate small splints

Heated to(60 ˚ -70˚ C ) in water, heating plate or

 in microwave oven.

Stick to most porous surface.

6- Foam Tubing

Use Colored Foam Tubing to build up cutlery and other hard-to-grasp handles.

This closed-cell, slip-resistant foam is available in three different hole sizes, shown in the chart below.

7- Writing-bird

For persons with limited hand coordination, dexterity or weak grasp ,for arthritis or neurological disorders.

Slides easily along writing surface by upper arm strength.

Slight downward pressure is needed.

8- Slip –On Writing Aid

By using this device the client can select his/her comfortable writing angle

For persons with limited ROM hand or weak muscle strength.

Adjustable with a heat gun to fit the user.

9- Writing Grip

Provides increased comfort and control while writing.

Reduce power needed to grip of pen or pencil .

10- Slip-on Typing Aid

Make typing easy for persons with limited hand control.

Adjustable with a heat gun.

Need wrist and elbow flexion.

11- Quad Phone Holder

This band requiers no grip strength.

Ideal for person with limited grasp or dexterity.

The flexible handle on the Quad Phone Holder easily adjusts the hand.

Hook and loop closures attach securely to the telephone receiver

12- Pill Splitter

Eliminates the mess and inaccuracy of dividing medication.

Easily divide pills without the risk of cutting hands.

Compact size is small enough to fit in a pocket.

Safe for coated and uncoated tablets up to 1/2" (13mm) in diameter.

13- Pill Crusher

This device helps people with a limited grasp prepare their own medication.

Turn the large, easy-to-grasp knob to grind medication into a powder that can be dissolved in liquid for easier swallowing.

Compartment inside knob is handy for storing medication.

14- Over Head Book Holder And Easel

 read as sitting up or lying down.

Serves as bed table or desk.

Elastic strap hold items flat.

15- Ultra – Viewer

This lightweight acrylic magnifier is specially designed for tasks done close to the body.

Worn around the neck, the magnifier rests on the chest with two foam bumpers and is secured by an adjustable cord.

16- Hand Free Bag Holder

This helpful strap distributes the weight of heavy bags across the back and shoulder.

Helps eliminate strain on hands and arms.

17- E-Z Carry

Ergonomic design is ideal for people who have arthritis or hand weakness.

to grip loads easier.

Keeps grocery bags, dry cleaning hangers and other items together for easier handling.

Small enough to fit in a pocket or purse.

18- Mobile Table

This convenient table can be used as a working, reading, writing or eating surface. It also can be used as a stand for a laptop computer or television.

Smooth rolling casters allow for easy positioning.

Kitchen Accessories

1- Precut Pads And Roll Matting

Plates, cushions and rugs will not slide around

Grip becomes slippery when wet. Do not use in bathrooms or other wet locations.

2- Long Handle Dust Pan And Brush

Easily sweep up dust and dirt without having to bend over.

3- Non Slip Jar Openers designed for use by individuals with arthritis and other hand and upper extremity disabilities.

Made of Dycem non-slip material, this small, bowl-shaped opener provides a secure grip for opening and close .

4- Jar Opener

 jar openers, make up for an insufficient grip and lack of hand strength.

Requires no hand strength or strenuous twisting.

5- Bottle Opener And Tab Grabber

Opens cans and soda bottles easily the device has a small hook at the front that is used to open can tabs.

the user can open them with minimal effort

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6- Pan Holder

This handy holding tool enables pans to be stirred with one hand and guards against spills.

7- Spread Board

Food preparation board for those with limited hand use.

Held in place by its curved lip resting against the work surface and by non-slip feet.

8- Cutting Board

9-zipper Bag Sealer

It is suitable for one-handed use and may be helpful for individuals with arthritis or limited gripping abilities.

10- Meat Cutter Knife

Wide blade makes one –handed cutting simpler.

11- Rocker “T” Knife

Because pressure is applied directly above the food to be cut, less strength and dexterity is needed by the user.

12- Rocker Knife With Solid Handle

Rocker knife for individuals with use of only one hand.

Sharp curved blade with solid handle. All stainless steel.

Eating Devices

1- Plastic Food Guard

This lightweight, white polyethylene food guard hooks onto almost any size plate.

Ideal for one-handed use.

The edge is curved to help keep food on the plate.

2- Inner Lip Plate And Suction Lip Plate

Helps guide food onto eating utensil.

Ideal for one-handed dining.

3-round Scoop Dish

 this dish is designed for one handed eating or for those who have difficulty lifting the food from the plate. The nonslip, rubber-padded bottom keeps the plate still when scooping the food.

4-super Spoon specially designed to prevent spills while moving the spoon from the plate to the mouth. his model is ideal for persons with Parkinson's disease, arthritis, CVA or neurological impairments.

5- Good Grip Cutlery (Fork, Spoon And

Knife) cushion grip that keeps the utensil in the hand - even when wet! The large, easy-to-hold handles are made of a rubberlike material, with flexible ribbing that's comfortable to hold and adapts to any grip.

6- Extended Utensils

These lightweight utensils have long, angled handles.

They may be helpful for individuals with a limited range of motion.

The built-up non-slip handles provide a comfortable grip

7-plastic Handle Swivel Utensils

These stainless steel utensils may be helpful for individuals with tremors or limited upper body strength.

The cutlery swivels, so no matter what position the hand is in the utensils will always remain level. This prevents food from sliding off the utensils.

8- Weighted Utensils

Weighted Utensils help to reduce modest hand tremors while eating or spasticity .

Its weighted for stability.

9- Weighted And Coated Spoon

The utensil is coated in Plastisol to help to protect the teeth and gums. Sometimes with tremors and shakiness, the ability to move a utensil smoothly to one's mouth can be difficult. To prevent unpleasant results of hitting, jabbing or biting, the spoon bowl is covered in a layer of the

Plastisol. It makes the spoon bowl thicker and provides a buffer or barrier between the stainless of the spoon and the individual's teeth or gums.

10- Utensil Cuff provides a secure grasp on a variety of handle shapes and sizes. The Universal Utensil Cuff is ideal for persons with limited hand function.

The Universal Utensil Cuff is made of textured, cushioned foam, this utensil holder securely holds items such as silverware, pens, pencils, brushes and combs.

11-quad-care Utensil Cuff/Weighted Quadcare Utensil Cuff

12- Nose Cut- Out Glass

The Nose Cut-Out Glass is ideal for people who choke easily or cannot tilt their head back due to neck injuries.

Useful for children who have cerebral palsy.

13- Clear Cup

It meets any individual needs

14-laryngeal Mirrors

Angled for maximum viewing

Inspect extra oral structures,after feeding .

Used for dysphygial evaluation.

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