Getting Active with Active Hands

January 18, 2017 at 3:14 PM

 

 

Frustrated by the limitations caused by weak grip or poor hand function? Active Hands make gripping aids that gently, yet firmly hold your hand into a gripping shape enabling you to hold tightly onto objects from hammers to garden tools; gym equipment to wii controllers; ski-outriggers to boat tillers; adaptive bike handles to musical instruments; and many more to lead the active and independent lifestyle you desire. Active Hands gripping aids are designed so that the user can put them on independently - click here to view or purchase Active Hands from our website.

 

The gripping aids are ideal for tetraplegic/quadriplegics, those with Cerebral Palsy, stroke recovery or any disability that affects hand function. Some of the products are also suitable for those with limb difference. Available in a range of sizes, from small children to large-handed adults! Whatever your fitness goals may be, whatever motivation you may have for getting fit, you should never allow your disability to stop you pursuing a fit and healthy lifestyle, espiecally when there are so many aids and adaptations out there to help.

 

The following workout plan has been created by a wheelchair user with a spinal cord injury. Always consult a medical practitioner before undergoing any exercise regime. Visit www.activehands.com for more information.

 

Getting Active With Active Hands 2017: Exercise 1

Activity: Free weights

Used in conjunction with: General Purpose Gripping Aid, Heavy Use Gripping Wrap

Beneficial for: Increasing strength, power and muscle tone in arms and shoulders

 

Getting Active With Active Hands 2017: Exercise 2

Activity: Weights machines

Used in conjunction with: Looped Exercise Aids

Beneficial for: Increasing strength, power and muscle tone in arms, shoulders and upper torso

 

Getting Active With Active Hands 2017: Exercise 3

Activity: Cable & pulley machines

Used in conjunction with: D-Ring Aids

Beneficial for: Increasing strength and muscle tone in arms and shoulders; maintaining suppleness and flexibility of joints; increasing stamina

 

Getting Active With Active Hands 2017: Exercise 4

Activity: Handbike

Used in conjunction with: General Purpose Gripping Aid

Beneficial for: Increasing strength in arms; increasing stamina and cardio; overall fitness

 

Getting Active With Active Hands 2017: Exercise 5

Activity: Rowing Machine

Used in conjunction with: Looped Exercise Aids

Beneficial for: Increasing strength in arms, shoulders and upper torso; increasing stamina and cardio; overall fitness