To help you decide which gripping aid is right for you, please read the guide below.
At a glance…
| How does your disability affect you? |
What do you want to grip? |
Which aid is right for you? |
|---|---|---|
|
Reduced hand function / Poor finger strength
Tremors or involuntary movement (This may include people with |
Gym Equipment | General Purpose gripping aids D-ring gripping aid Looped exercise aid Hook aids Gym pack/Gym pack deluxe |
| DIY tools | General Purpose gripping aid | |
| Kitchen implements | General Purpose gripping aid | |
| Sports equipment; rowing, kayaking etc | General Purpose gripping aid Looped Exercise aid Hook aids |
|
| Gardening tools | General Purpose gripping aid | |
| Winter sports equipment such as adaptive skiing | Winter Sports aid | |
| Small diameter item: pen, make-up, toothbrush | Small Item gripping aid | |
| Adaptive tricycle/children’s walking frame | General Purpose Mini aid (for children under 5) or General Purpose gripping aid | |
|
Missing fingers Missing parts of hands
This may include people with dysmelia (conditions from birth), or amputation, illness or injury later in life. |
Gym equipment | Limb Difference gripping aid D-ring gripping aid Looped exercise aid |
| DIY tools | Limb Difference gripping aid | |
| Kitchen implements | Limb Difference gripping aid | |
| Sports equipment; rowing, kayaking etc | Limb Difference gripping aid | |
| Gardening tools | Limb Difference gripping aid |
Source: Active Hands Website (Visited 11/09/2019)